Next Event: October 25, 2027
The MassKara Festival, famously dubbed the Festival of Smiles, is an iconic and vibrant celebration in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. Born out of a period of crisis to lift the locals' spirits, the festival is renowned for its spectacular street dancing, where performers wear brilliant, intricately designed masks with huge, infectious smiles, dancing to rhythmic Latin beats.
Other Festivals
Mayaw-Mayaw Festival
May 9The Mayaw-Mayaw Festival is a deeply rooted cultural and thanksgiving celebration held every May 9 i
Hinagdanan Festival
January 9The Hinagdanan Festival is an annual celebration held every January 9th in Barangay Bingag, Dauis, B
Homonhon Landing Anniversary
March 15The Homonhon Landing Anniversary is a significant historical commemoration held in Homonhon, Eastern
Pista'y Dayat
April 30The Pista'y Dayat, or Festival of the Sea, is a grand annual celebration held every April in Lingaye