![]() The word is also a pun on maskara, Filipino for "mask" (itself from Spanish máscara), since it is a prominent feature of the festival and are always adorned with smiling faces, giving rise to Bacolod being called the "City of Smiles". The word "Masskara" is a portmanteau, coined by the late artist Ely Santiago from mass (a multitude of people), and the Spanish word cara (face), thus forming MassKara (a multitude of faces). The festival sites include the Bacolod Public Plaza, the Lacson Tourism Strip and the Bacolod City Government Center. The most recent festival was held last Octo(with only virtual audience, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic). The MassKara Festival ( Hiligaynon: Pista sang MassKara, Filipino: Pista ng MassKara) is an annual festival with highlights held every 4th Sunday of October in Bacolod, Philippines.
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