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Thus the MassKara festival.

Today, Bacolod as with the rest of the world, is faced yet with another crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic. But with true Bacoleno resilience, we can bounce back Bacolod! #VirtualMassKaraLBBA

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But for a Bacoleño, even with all these supports crumbling down around him, the fire in his heart and his propensity for merry-making remains. For him, the job of bouncing back from a crisis is not simply a set of serious strategies but a process to also be enjoyed.

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Adding to the gloom, the MV Don Juan luxury liner sank, bringing down with it over 700 passengers, and leaving many Negrense homes orphaned, widowed, and grieving the loss of lives and the loss of livelihood.

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For a city whose life and passions revolved around sugar, the sugar crisis in the 1980s was a big, unexpected blow to Bacolod City. It dislodged many from the lavish and laidback life that they grew up in. The poor were left starving.

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The name that rang a bell in the 80s was Donna Porter. A Bacoleña choreographer, who dared to give the dancers a distinguished look. Much like the carnival in Rio,#VirtualMassKaraLBBA

-Photo by by Ralf Anton Londres Ramos
- Screengrab photo from RMN DYHB TUKIB NEGROS

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MassKara Streetdancing competition with its colorful costumes, masks and festive vibes has brought Bacolod into international limelight. Meet Segundo Jesus Cabalcar Jr or dearly called “Panoy”, a 22-time winning choreographer in the said competition. #VirtualMassKaraLBBA

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People would often assume that money can be easily found anywhere in the island of Negros when in fact this line pertains to the hardwork that farmers need to endure in order to earn a living by planting sugarcane all day. #VirtualMasKaraLBBA

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Today, in 1981, Lopues Department Store was named CHAMPION in the MassKara Dance Parade Festival and became grandslam champion there after. #VirtualMassKaraLBBA

SOURCE: Lopue’s San Sebastian

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Good morning Bacolod City! Today, October 19 is no longer an non-working holiday for the City. READ. #VirtualMassKaraLBBA

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Did you know that The Queen of Philippine Movies SUSAN ROCES aka “ LOLA FLORA “ of ABS-CBN’s Ang Probinsyano was born in the CITY OF SMILES? How cool is that? #PrideOfBacolod #VirtualMassKaraLBBA

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CONGRATULATIONS to Miss FEMMY LEE for winning the #Drop_Your_MassKaraFestival_Photo_Challenge! Her photo comment gathered a total of 70 likes making her entry stand out from the bunch! #VirtualMassKaraLBBA

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