Things to do in Bacolod City

October 26, 2013March 16, 2014 Fil2 Comments

I was in Bacolod City for the MassKara weekend this year. It was just a couple of days — the teacher in me could not even bring myself to take a day off on a Friday! Nonetheless, I was able to jam-pack one Saturday with several activities, so that the next day could be devoted… Continue reading Things to do in Bacolod City

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MassKara Festival 2013

October 26, 2013March 20, 2014 Fil4 Comments

I spent one weekend in Bacolod City gorging on chicken inasal, seeing the old houses in Talisay and Silay, and (of course) watching the Street Competition of the MassKara Festival. It was the first world-renowned Philippine festival that I’ve ever seen. I must admit I wasn’t prepared for the colors and spectacle! My stakeout was… Continue reading MassKara Festival 2013