Masskara Festival of Bacolod has been one of the most awaited event in the Philippines. It has drawn multitudes of spectators and tourists through the years and has represented the Philippines in various international events and competitions. Masskara is celebrated and known for the eclectic and chic masks worn in a street dance competition. This year marked the 30th year anniversary of the fete and we must expect totally different performances and several twists from the tradition. Below is the complete schedule of the 2009 Masskara Festival.
October 1
• Opening Program – Bacolod Plaza
• Senior Citizen Day – BAYS Center
• Dep. Ed Opening Day – Bacolod Plaza
• Festival Sites Opening – Bacolod Plaza
October 3
• Dep Ed Cultural Presentation -BAYS Center
October 4
• Senior Citizen Cultural Presentation – BAYS Center
October 5
• Parade and Coronation Night of the Elderly – BAYS Center
October 7
• Just Dance… G Force Live in Concert – West Negros University
October 9
• MassKara 2009 Arnis Open Competition – BAYS Center
October 10
• Night of the Press Club Stars
• Ms. Gay MassKara Talent Night – BAYS Center
• Karera sa MassKara ’09 (motorcycle drag race) – Old Bacolod Airport
October 11
• Ms. Gay MassKara Pageant Night – BAYS Center
October 15
• Search for MassKara Queen ‘09
• IPAO Mid Year Convention sa MassKara – L’Fisher Hotel
October 16
• MassKara Drag Race Competition – Old Bacolod Airport
• Street Dancing School Category – Araneta St. – Plaza
• Opening Electric MassKara – Tourism Strip, Lacson Streets
October 17
• Barangay Category Street Dance Competition -• Araneta St. to Plaza
October 18
• Street Dancing Open Category – Araneta St. to Plaza
• Countdown to Charter Day – NGC (main stage) Satellite Stages in Lacson St. and Araneta St.
October 19
• Bacolod City 71st Charter Day
2 Comments on "“The Festival of Face” Masskara 2009 Schedule"
excited kana guro sa masskara ay? ahehe
Yes, Maybe This year would be my first Masskara experience…See you there!!!