Watch The Masskara Festival on SKY FREE VIEW

Bacolod City’s Masskara Festival began in the early 1980s during a time of crisis. As the country’s sugar capital, it faced dire economic times when sugar prices plummeted. With their livelihoods threatened, the city government needed a way to jump-start the economy and restore vibrancy to their residents’ lives. Together with local artists, they held the first festival which showcased the joyful and resilient spirit of the Negrenses – earning them the name, “City of Smiles”, a fitting title for a people that can find happiness despite facing challenges. In this year’s Masskara Festival, loud musical revelry, pageants, street dances, and of course, parades featuring the iconic masques will flood Bacolod’s streets with joy. As a special treat, SKY will broadcast the festivities’ highlights, live on FREE VIEW, to share the colorful celebrations nationwide.

On October 16, the city’s local schools will hold a Masskara dance competition – a great way for kids to have their own fun this fiesta season. Those who can’t watch the competition in person can enjoy the youthful spectacle in the comfort of their homes in a same-day live telecast from 1PM to 6PM. The city’s barangays will have their own chance to shine in their own Masskara dance competition the following day, October 17. Viewers at home can watch the live broadcast of the barangays displaying their dancing prowess from 1PM to 6PM. In an exclusive event, SKYcable subscribers in the area can join SKYLife’s dance competition – with special performances lined-up by the local SKY team.

Don’t miss Bacolod City’s most joyous festival this season! Catch the live SKY FREE VIEW coverage on the following channels: Ch. 256 (HD) and Ch. 215 (SD) for SKYcable subscribers in Metro Manila, CAMANAVA, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan (San Jose Del Monte); and Ch. 760 (HD) and Ch. 27 (SD) for SKYcable subscribers in Cebu, Baguio, Iloilo, Bacolod and Davao. Destiny Cable digital subscribers can tune-in through Ch. 256 (HD) and Ch. 215 (SD).

Subscribers can also watch the catch-up airing on the MassKara Festival on SKY On-Demand starting October 18.

Interested in learning more about the Masskara Festival live telecast on SKY FREE VIEW? You may call the SKYcable’s 24-hour customer service hotlines at (02) 381-0000 for Metro Manila, CAMANAVA, and Rizal; (046) 484-4701 for Cavite; (049) 534-2814 for Calamba and Binan, Laguna; (02) 520-8560 for San Pedro, Laguna and Carmona, Cavite; (044) 693-5877 for Bulacan; 032-421-1818 for Cebu; (082) 305-5456 for Davao; (074) 442-4841 for Baguio; (034) 432-0051 for Bacolod; (033) 300-1210 for Iloilo; 035-225-1010 for Dumaguete; and 083 301-3134 for Gen. Santos City.

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