00:00 [speaking in Tagalog]
00:02 ...the City of Smiles because of the celebration of the Masquerade Festival.
00:06 And from Bacolod City, live,
00:08 Aileen Pedrejo, GMA Regional TV,
00:11 One Western Visayas.
00:13 Aileen?
00:15 Ivan, many people are visiting Bacolod City
00:19 to enjoy the Masquerade Festival 2023.
00:23 Wherever you look, you'll see a sweet smile.
00:31 Just like here at Bacolod City Public Plaza,
00:34 where you'll see different masks that are colorful and big.
00:38 A symbol of the happy Masquerade Festival of the City of Smiles.
00:42 Tourists Emma and Maya,
00:44 along with friends from Germany,
00:47 are excited to taste the food of Bacolod
00:50 and experience the world-class festival of Bacolod City.
00:53 I guess I just want to see the festival
00:55 and I want to experience what it's like here.
00:58 We already found something vegan, so it's perfect.
01:01 The vendors are all smiles
01:04 because of the tourists.
01:07 We're just thankful for the happy Masquerade.
01:09 We're thankful that we're also part of Bacolod.
01:11 Enjoy?
01:12 Yes, just enjoy.
01:14 On Lacson Tourism Street,
01:16 you'll see different booths.
01:18 Here, too, the Zumba Parade is being held this afternoon
01:21 at the Masquerade Dance Fitness Competition and Street Party.
01:25 The Bacolod City Police are sure that they're prepared
01:28 to ensure safety.
01:30 Ivan, tonight, you'll witness
01:38 the electrifying performances
01:41 and the lights of the floats
01:43 at the Electric Masquerade Float Parade and Dance Competition
01:46 where the signal jam is still being held.
01:49 Tomorrow afternoon, the festival highlights
01:52 the 110 groups competing
01:55 in the Masquerade Street Dance and Arena Competition.
01:58 Back to you, Ivan.
01:59 Thank you, Aileen Pedrezo of GMA Regional TV,
02:03 One Western Beside.
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