MassKara Festival 2011 Barangay Street Dance Competition in Bacolod Photos and Videos

Last Sunday was a pretty exhausting yet fun-filled day for me. I went to Bacolod for the first time to cover the MassKara Festival 2011 Baranggay Streetdance Competition. Together with Hannah, we flew all the way from Manila to Bacolod to witness this colorful event and at the same time support BARANGAY 17, the team spearheaded by Enrico Dee of Byahilo.com. Thanks to AirPhil Express for choosing us to cover this special event! It is a dream come true, actually. It is a rare moment to spend some time with both Eric and Hannah in their hometown!

The Jolly Byahilo behind the mask

Bacolod City is dubbed as ‘the City of Smiles’ thus the creation of the MassKara Festival. Last month, Eric was convincing me to go to Bacolod in time for the festival and he even mentioned some of the preparation secrets of the group. I am excited for him because he is really passionate with this yearly festivity.

It is fun to witness him mobbed by kids and adults while he was dancing on the street with his bonggang mask and costume on. You already!

Senyorita Micamyx and Yaya Byahilo <3

Just in case you’re curious, I call him ‘yaya’ as a term of endearment LOL. It all started with our sponsored trip to one of the most luxurious resorts in Mactan. It’s just fun to think that he’s my yaya and i’m his Senyorita LOL. More of our story here.

Meanwhile, here are some of the pictures I took from the street dance competition. BARANGAY 17 bagged the 1st Runner-Up Award (Just like last year) and the BEST IN CHOREOGRAPHY. I am not really a fan of festivals, but the MassKara Festival changed my perception towards it.

Byahilo and Flaircandy proving they're from the City of Smiles!

One Happy Masskara Family

Ola!

The Boys of Barangay 17

AirPhil Express smiles

Candid Happy Moment

Dance Dance Dance!

Thank them for the music

All Together Now!

APX Crew in Bacolod

For the complete list of winners, you can check it out here.

Embedded below is the Street Dance entry of Barangay 17:

Just like the rest of the competing dance groups, Hannah and I also lined up with the dancers before the Plaza Dance Performance. Barangay 17 is the last group to perform that’s why we had to patiently wait and endure the heat. I admire the determination of the dancers. Dancing with that giant mask on and hot costume is no joke!

Here’s the video of the Plaza Performance courtesy of Flaircandy.com:

Again, congratulations to BARANGAY 17 for bagging the 1ST RUNNER-UP and the BEST IN CHOREOGRAPHY! I am proud of Byahilo because his hardwork and sacrifices paid off. Now I understand why you’re very dedicated to your group. You already!

Kembot Warm-up before the final performance

While the street dance is ongoing, we took some photos and videos with co-bloggers too! Am still waiting for the Tres Marias Dance Video (Hannah, Eric and Me LOL) courtesy of Berniemack (pressure!), Hannah’s sudden tumbling and some random clips that I need to compile. It feels good to dance on the street with live music. Yebbah! I’m glad that AirPhil Express supported this event. It’s about time to make their presence felt in the most colorful festival of the Philippines

More photo stories and videos to come! Also, I am eager to share the rest of our overnight Bacolod trip – Inasal, Talaba, Masskara, Pala-Pala, Manokan Country, Calea, Bob’s, El Ideal and The Ruins of Talisay! Want to visit Bacolod? Book a flight via http://www.airphilexpress.com.