Bacolod City,Negros
Occidental, Philippines
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Bacolod
is the City of Smiles and the Sugar bowl of the Philippines. Sugar canes is the
main crop in the province of Negros.The city is famous of its MASSKARA Festival
during October of every year. The schedule is the 3rdweek of
October or the weekend near October 19 which is the Charter anniversary of the
City. The festival features street parade and dances where participants adorned
elaborate colorful costumes and wear masks with smiling faces.
This year, the
Masskara festival main event will be on October 19-20, 2013. The street
parade will be along Araneta Avenue for the dance competition, the main
competition will be October 20, 2013. Local and international tourists look
forward to attend this festivities and enjoy the famous food – Bacolod Inasal (
a kind of roast chicken) with authentic Bacolod taste. There are also
several interesting places to see when you are in Bacolod. The city is full of
history and culture preserved by the Negrenses.
Festival
Highlights
MassKara
Street Dancing School Category @ Araneta Stree,@ 2:00 pm
MassKara
Lights Show @ Bacolod Government Center,@ 11:30 pm
MassKaraland
Party Begins @ Bacolod Government Center and Tourism Strip
@
11:59 pm
October
19
Misa
ng Bayan @ Bacolod Cathedral,@ 8:00 am
Biggest
Boodle Breakfast @ Bacolod Public Plaz,@ 9:30 am
Kapuso
Mall Show with Kapuso Artists @ Gaisano City Bacolod,@ 4:00 pm
October
20
National
Dance Sports Competition @ Bacolod Pavilion,@ 6:00 pm
MassKaraland
Party Continues @ North Capitol Road,@ 7:00 pm
MAIN
EVENT: MassKara Street Dancing Barangay Category @ Paglaum Sports Complex
@
2:00 pm
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Places of Interests
in Bacolod and nearby cities:
- Bacolod City Tour- visit the Capitol Grounds and Lagoon, Visit the San Sebastial Church and Bishop Palace, climb the Pope John Paul II Tower
- Silay City – be transported on the ancient times when you visit the ancestral houses of Silay City. This is very accessible from Bacolod City, 30 minutes jeepney ride and the house are just within walking distance from each other on the Silay city proper.
- Talisay City – see the famous RUINS in Talisay. It was build in 1900 and now a famous landmark and a must see.
-
Mabukal Mountain Resort - Muricia Town. If you love nature this is a must go to place. Can can hike/ trek to see the 7 waterfalls on the site. They also have a hot spring and other activities that can keep you relax for a day. They also have overnight cottages that you can rent
- Mt. Kanlaon (Volcano) – if you have more time and the energy- why not climb the famous Mt. Kanlaon. This is an exciting to hike and camp to see the crater of the volcano.
Where to stay. There are several hotels, guest house and inns in Bacolod
City. Here are some of my personal
choices due to its proximity to where the Masskara dance competition is
normally held:
BUSINESS INN HOTEL
28 Lacson St., Bacolod City
Tel No. +63 34 433-8877; Fax: +63 34 434-2114
E-mail: info@businessin.net
Tel No. +63 34 433-8877; Fax: +63 34 434-2114
E-mail: info@businessin.net
THE SUITES AT CALLE NUEVA
15 Corner Nueva- Locsin Sts.,
Bacolod City
Tel. No.: +63 34 708-8000, +63 34 435-6080
E-mail: info@thesuitesatcallenueva.com
THE BACOLOD PAVILLION RESORT HOTEL
Burgos Street Ext., Reclamation Area
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
6100 Philippines
Phone: (63-34) 434-6391 to 93
433-9620
Fax: (63-34) 433-9598
E-mail: info@bacolodpavillon.com
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
6100 Philippines
Phone: (63-34) 434-6391 to 93
433-9620
Fax: (63-34) 433-9598
E-mail: info@bacolodpavillon.com
SEE YOU in BACOLOD... ;)
