You can feel the festivity in the air by just driving around the “City of Smiles” that is Bacolod City. Held every October 19 ( or third week of October), ‘masskara’ or mass of smiles festival draw tourists from all over the Philippines and other countries as well. Often pulsating with vibrant colors, gaiety dancers and smiling masks, this festival colorfully displays Bacolenos warmth, smile and hospitality…
This would be my first time to witness this almost 30 years festival. I’m quite excited to take pictures of all the colorful masks crafted from paper (paper Mache) to be paraded under the heat of the sun by dancing Bacolenos next week. And for a start, I’m posting here pictures of Paper Mache masks hanging on the walls of the restaurant where we had dinner last friday.
