The Colors of MassKara!
It was my first time to visit Bacolod City and shoot the Masskara.. here are a few of my favorite photos
I guess i should start by showing a typical mask..
The term ‘Masskara’ was derived from the word ‘Mass,’ which means a multitude of people and the Spanish word ‘Kara’ which means face. Thus, Masskara means the “face of the masses.”
From the Sunstar:
THE MassKara Festival began in 1980 amid an overwhelming crises aggravated by the downfall in the prices of sugar in the world market, the heart-breaking mv Don Juan sea tragedy, and the worsening peace and order situation that threatened not just Negros, the Philippines’ sugar capital, but the whole country as a whole.
It was when the situation was so dire and hopeless that the indomitable spirit of the Negrenses emerged, galvanizing the people to overcome the gloom and celebrate life!
Happy grins were then carved in paper mache to hide the despair and grief behind the masks.
Thus, the hope for a brighter tomorrow was born.
When shooting the masskara.. you will meet a few faces and one of them would be Celito..a
vendor/dancer/clown/etc
Will set up the full gallery soon watch out for more! 
Gear Used:
Nikon D70 with 28-70 F2.8
Nikon D70 with 80-200 F2.8
This photos were shot with a D70 using the provia curves.. AND NOT A CANON 20D!!!
I’ve gotten a few emails asking me if i used a CANON.. answer is no.. no.. no..
Wait there’s more! Take a peek and see the Beauty of the Philippines!
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