Seda Capitol Central, Bacolod

WHERE TO STAY > BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL



Seda Capitol Central, Bacolod is an urban lifestyle hotel in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental province. The hotel is situated along Lacson Street and right beside the Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol, and enjoys a prime location in the city's commercial and business district. The hotel is also centrally located near Bacolod's famous landmarks and dining destinations.

Basic Ilonggo (Hiligaynon) Phrases for Travel

Traveling to other provinces allows you to learn about a new culture by appreciating local art and architecture, trying out the local delicacies, and interacting with the people using their language. When visiting Iloilo, Negros, and Capiz, it will be handy if you learn some basic Ilonggo (Hiligaynon) phrases. While most Ilonggos, Negrenses and Capiznons can very well converse in English and Tagalog, trying to speak their language will make the experience more fun.

Campuestohan Highland Resort

Campuestohan Highland Resort is a new leisure and travel destination near Bacolod City, Negros Occidental province which opened last May 2014. Situated in Barangay Cabatangan, Talisay City, Campuestohan Highland Resort is an amusement park resort that caters to guests of all ages. Covering an area of 5.5 hectares, Campuestohan features adventure rides other leisure activities, as well as a restaurant and a number of accommodation options for visitors who would choose to stay overnight at Campuestohan.

Diamond Palace Restaurant in Bacolod City

Diamond Palace is a family-style Chinese restaurant in Bacolod City specializing in fresh seafood. The restaurant started as a hang out place for the owner and his friends and has now become a favorite dining place for Chinese families in Bacolod City. The restaurant is strategically located a few blocks away from the famous Burgos Market where the owner personally sources their fresh seafood every morning, putting Diamond Palace in an advantage from other restaurants in the area.

Bacolaodiat Festival 2015

Chinese New Year here in Bacolod City is not just celebrated on the eve of the Chinese New Year, instead it’s a week-long celebration marked by colorful and festive activities along the main streets of Bacolod City. Here in Bacolod, Chinese and Filipino relation is fortified thru the Bacolaodiat Festival. This year's Bacoloadiat Festival will happen from February 19-22, 2015.

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Official Schedule of MassKara Festival 2013

The official schedule of activities lined up for MassKara Festival 2013 is now released following the press conference held by The Kasadya Foundation, Inc., the lead organizer of this year's MassKara Festival, on August 29, 2013 at the Bacolod City Government Center Lobby. Below are the updated schedule of the festival highlights (subject to change):

October 18, 2013 (Friday)
02:00pm - MassKara Street Dancing School Category^HIGHLIGHT
11:30pm - Mass Kara Lights Show
11:55pm - Countdown to Bacolod's 75th Charterday Anniversary
12:00mn - Fireworks Display

October 19, 2013 (Saturday)
09:00pm - Electric Dance Parade^HIGHLIGHT

October 20, 2013 (Sunday)
09:00am to 03:00pm - MassKara Street Dancing Barangay Category^HIGHLIGHT | Paglaum Sports Complex

Get Ready for Masskara Festival 2013

Masskara Festival 2013 is now fast approaching, and now is the best time to plan your trip to Bacolod City and experience one of the most colorful and vibrant festivals in the Philippines.

Schedule of Masskara Festival 2013 (Updated August 29, 2013)

Masskara 2013 is slated to happen on the long weekend of October 18-20, 2013. The highlights of the festival are the streetdance competitions happening on October 18 (Friday) at 2:00pm for the School Category and on October 20 (Sunday) at 9:00am for the Barangay Category. Check the Official Schedule of MassKara Festival 2013 for more details. In the meantime, see our photos from Masskara Festival 2012.

Bacolod City: MassKara Festival 2012 | Streetdance Competition

BACOLOD CITY, Negros Occidental - We just couldn't believe that we finally made it this year to Bacolod City to witness one of the most lively and colorful festivals in the Philippines, the MassKara Festival.

Most festivals in the Philippines either observe a religious feast, showcase a local product, or commemorate    a significant historical event. In contrary, MassKara Festival celebrates life itself - a life full of joy and resilience.

Now on its 33rd year, MassKara Festival has become one of the most famous Philippine festivals known all over the country and around the world. The festival made the world truly small. Don't be surprised if you bump on someone you know back home, standing with you in the crowd to watch the festival's streetdance competition.

With the colorful masks and costumes, MassKara Festival is a clear manifestation of Bacolod being the City of Smiles. It also illustrates the fun-loving nature of the Filipinos.

And it was indeed a FUN experience to immerse yourself in the sea of people dancing to the beat of festival's music and cheering to their favorite group performing in the streetdance competition.

Smile! There are many reasons to smile. That's what we learned in Bacolod. We smile because we are happy, we smile because we are loved. We smile because we are blessed, we smile because we appreciate. We smile to give comfort, we smile to comfort ourselves.

The Streetdance Competition is the highlight of the month-long MassKara Festival happening on the weekend nearest the 19th of October. So mark October 18-20, 2013 on your calendar for MassKara 2013 and we hope to see you in Bacolod next year.

Countdown to MassKara Festival 2012

Attending Bacolod City's MassKara Festival will definitely be one of the highlights of our travels this year. MassKara is considered as one of the most colorful and vibrant festivals in the Philippines and has already gained popularity among Filipino and foreign tourists.

MassKara Festival 2012's official website has been recently launched to provide up-to-date details and schedule of this year's line-up of activities. The website also bears the festival's logo for 2012 (see image above). Designed by nine Bacolod-based artists, the logo illustrates the city's "vibrant, dynamic and thriving art scene." This year's theme, Life's Good in Bacolod, will also dominate the streets and buildings of the city.

Highlight of the festival are the Streetdance and Electric MassKara float parade, both taking place on October 20 & 21, 2012. Check the complete Schedule of Activities for the MassKara Festival 2012.

Image Source: http://www.themasskarafestival.com/

Bacolod City: Starbucks

Starbucks Bacolod
Lacson Street corner 18th Street, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Tel: +63.34.435.5041
Store Hours: Sunday-Thursday (8:00am-12:30am); Friday-Saturday (8:00am-1:30am)

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