Bacolod History
Bacolod City got its name from Hiligaynon word “bakolod” since the area was stony and hilly. In 1787 however, the muslim raids forced the Bacolod settlement transferred to the shoreline. The previous site of Bacolod was Da-an Banwa which translates as “old town”. Spanish Occupation Governor Manuel Valdevieso Morquecho made Bacolod as the capital of [...]
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Masskara Festival – Bacolod Festival
The “Masskara Festival” or “Mask Festival” is the popular tourism event in Bacolod. Held every 3rd week of October. The word “masskara” was coined by late artist Ely Santiago by combining the word mass (many) and cara (spanish word for face). The festival highlights is the Masskara street dance competition where competing groups dons colorful [...]
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Bacolod City
Bacolod City is the capital of Negros Occidental, which is also dubbed as the “City of Smiles”. The city got its name from the hiligaynon word “bakolod” which translates as stone hill since it was previously a stony and hilly area. The annual “Masskara Festival” or “Mask Festival” is the city’s popular tourism event. The [...]
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