Culminating every 4th Saturday and Sunday of October, Masskara Festival is one of the grandest festivals in Bacolod and in the Philippines. It is a festival marked by carnivals and fairs. The streets are flocked with street dancers in their bright and vibrant costumes. One of the main trademarks of the costumes are the smiling masks. The masks are painted with a smile to signify the resiliency of Bacolod locals. The festival aims to uplift the spirits of the locals and bring joy to the people, especially since it was borne out of difficult times. It coincides with the celebration of the founding anniversary of Bacolod city.
