No less than the President herself, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, declared the 29th Masskara Festival officially open yesterday at the Bacolod City Public Plaza. The event is very historic since it’s the first time that a Philippine president graced the opening ceremonies.
As expected, wherever GMA goes, the protesters follow her. GMA’s speech was interrupted by protesters raising placards and shouting “Oust GMA”. She resumed her speech as if nothing happened after the police got the protesters under control.
Fortunately, this did not dampen the festive mood. The President announced MassKara Festival officially open amidst confetti and balloons. With this year’s theme “Bacolod: City of the World”, expect this year’s MassKara Festival to live up to your expectations and more. Feel the heat of the Masskara Festival fever with this year’s Masskara Festival music.
29th Masskara Festival Schedule of Events
October 1
Opening of Festival Sites SM MassKara Village – SM City
Gateway to MassKara 2008 – Robinsons
Launch: Food/beer Kiosks – Public Plaza
Launch: MassKara Beat Contest – Public Plaza
MQ Presentation of Candidates
MQ Q and A segment
Opening: MassKara Shop – SM City North Wing
October 4
MassKara Nights – Public Plaza
MQ: Swimsuit Competition segment
October 5
MassKara Nights – Public Plaza
Opening: Magica MassKara
October 6-9 Open
October 10
MassKara Nights – Public Plaza
October 11
MQ Talent Night – Open
MassKara Nights
October 12
MassKara Nights- Public Plaza
October 16
Streetdancing: Schools Category – Araneta- Plaza
October 17
Streetdancing: Barangay Category – Araneta- Plaza
MQ Festival Costumes – Araneta-Plaza
Electric MassKara Year II- Lacson St.
Drumline: The MassKara Beat Contest- Plaza
October 18
Streetdancing: Open Category – Araneta-Plaza
Electric MassKara Year II- Lacson St.
MQ Coronation Night, Electric MassKara – Main Stage
MQ Parade to Old City Hall – Lacson- Araneta St.
Countdown to Charter Day – Araneta St.
October 19
Charter Day Grand Parade
Electric MassKara Year II – Lacson St.
Electric Float Parade Street Dancing – Lacson St.- Plaza
Photo courtesy of: bacolodcity.gov.ph
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Yehey. Galing indi naman ko makapuli ba. Havent been to Masskara after graduating in college. Nami na guid kno subong.
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yehey!!!
excited na gd ako… kitakits dira sa bacolod ha…
BYAHILOs last blog post..Masskara Festival 2008 Officially Openend!
Yes Eric, kitakits! This year’s Masskara will really be more exciting with all the activities.
Oh, wow, it is more than half a month of celebration now? I think before it used to be a week, then, 2 weeks. At least, my brother’s family would be able to see and experience some since they would visit Bacolod on those days.
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hello! nice blog..
i like the layout of this one..
hope to see you on my blog..
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Juan Makabayans last blog post..Gatas ng Panimula
hay naku…manul tana takun ya sa Masskara. As in never pa ko kaagi kita Masskara live. Eversince sa TV lang kami galantaw. When I reached college wala man. Teh ako na guro ang pinaka manul nga negrense kung Masskara paga istoryahan hehe
@Verns – Damo ka gid na miss this year kay pwerte gid kasadya. Pero ok lang ah, ara ka man sa Maldives. Hehehe… bawi lang magbakasyon ka.
hi!
sana dumating yung time na makakapunta din ako sa iba’t ibang festivals ng bayan ni Juan..
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Juan Makabayans last blog post..Gatas ng Panimula
Sana nga Juan kasi makulay ang kultura natin.
kumusta na ang maskara abyan? busy gid?
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@kwan – yes abyan so busy pa gid… wait lang kay mapuno mata mo mag update ko. hahaha
hello girl!
it has been a long time for me…anyway, masskara passed by with nothing much for me. i am pregnant and stayed home most of the time..
how are you? hope you can visit my blog too!
good day!
Thanks fir visiting again. Wow, congrats on your baby.
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