Every year, I always make it a point to free my calendar during the annual Negros Trade Fair. The event is being put up by the Association of Negros Producers. The force behind the famous Negros Showroom.
This year, there were less exhibitors but the ingenuity of the Negrense people never faltered. As usual, new products made from Bacolod City as well as from the towns of Negros Occidental were showcased. Most are of export quality.
Here are the winners of the recently concluded Masskara Festival Open Category in Bacolod City Philippines.
Best in Concept: Barangay 23
Best in Costume: Barangay 23
Best in Mask/Headress: Barangay 28
Best in Choreography: Barangay Alijis
2nd runner up Barangay 28
1st Runner up Barangay 23
Grand Champion: Barangay Alijis
Congratulations to all the participants and the winners!
Here’s the list of the winners of the 2007 Masskara Festival Streetdance competition Barangay Category. This year’s winner is the dance group from Barangay 23. Results courtesy of Bhoyet Andrada. Congratulations everyone!
Best Mask : Barangay Alijis
Best Concept: Barangay 23
Best in Costume: Barangay 23
Best in Headress:Barangay 23
Third Place: Barangay 17
Second Place: Barangay Alijis
CHAMPION: Barangay 23
Today’s winners will also be competing again tomorrow for the final showdown: The Open Category.
Today, October 19th marks the 69th birthday of my dearly beloved birthplace. The City of Smiles, Bacolod City.
And to make the birthday of our city more fun and enjoyable, the local city officials planned to include the Masskara Festival as part of a bigger celebration. As part of tradition, there was a huge street party in Bacolod last night. The stretch of Araneta street was closed and every intersection has a stage for performers to play. Every stage has its own musical genre.
Think of Fete dela Musique.
There’s a stage for rock, for RNB, for POP, for Latin music. Definitely there’s a stage for everyone to enjoy. And just before the clock strikes 12, there will be a countdown to be followed by huge fireworks and the traditional singing of Happy Birthday song.
Unfortunately, I am not currently in Bacolod to join the celebration. But I promised myself to be there next year as the ciy turns 70th.
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