Ever since I was a kid, I have been fascinated with the beauty the world offers. I am simply amazed at the wonderful places not just of other countries but most especially of my own country, the Philippines. It has become a passion of mine to travel to different places here in the Philippines and around the world. And one of my dreams is to visit those places and experience the locality particularly on their long celebrated festivals.
One of the most colorful and famous festivals in the country is The MassKara Festival in Bacolod which has been celebrated for 31 years. Bacolod, dubbed as the City of Smiles came up with this festival in order to give hope to the Negrenses in the 1980s when sugar was priced very low and a lot of Negrenses died when MV Don Juan sank that time. What better way to lift everyone up than by smiling amidst the challenges that a city faces. It is through this festival that the Negrenses move forward and overcome the difficulties life can throw at them. Together as a city, nothing can break their resolve because of their hope that in the end everything will turn out alright.
Because of the hope and smiles shared with each other, the MassKara Festival has become a main attraction of Bacolod City. It is one of the country’s festivals that many Filipinos want to go to not just to watch from the side of the street but also to get their share of happiness and contentment. As a Filipino I want to be infected with that hopeful and fighting spirit by joining the celebration. And as a Filipino with Ilonggo roots it is with pride to take part in the festivities of the MassKara Festival with my husband not just from afar but to be right there at the heart of the festival.
Experience MassKara Festival, Hermosa Festival and Lanzones Festival this October. Airphil Express flies daily to BACOLOD, ZAMBOANGA and CAGAYAN DE ORO from Cebu and Manila. Visit www.airphilexpress.com to book!
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