Barangay Banago was declared champion in the 32nd MassKara Festival street and arena dance competition Sunday night (Oct. 16), besting 14 other groups that competed in the barangay category.
Choreographed by William Bangcaya, Banago also won the special awards for Best in Concept and Best in Live Rhythm.
Headed by barangay captain Arnel Benjamin, Banago’s mask designer was Ronelo Mabilog, while its costume designers were Mabilog and Joseph Ferdinand Silva.
Barangay 17 was first runner-up, Barangay Tangub—second runner-up, Barangay 23—third runner-up, and Barangay Alijis—fourth runner-up.
Choreographed by Frederick Endrada, Barangay 17 was also adjudged Best in Choreography. It was also first runner-up and Best in Choreography last year.
Barangay Alijis, whose mask and costume were designed by Emiljune Bantolo, also won the Best in Costume and Best in Mask awards.
Banago, one of Bacolod’s biggest barangays, will receive P100,000 as cash prize. Barangay 17 will get P75,000; Barangay Tangub—P50,000; Barangay 23—P30,000; and Barangay Alijis—P20,000.
Banago will also get the P20,000 as LBC Prize for Best in Live Rhythm, while the rest of the 14 live bands will get P2,000 each as consolation prize.
The Best in Live Rhythm is a new award as this is the first time the festival streetdancing used live music.
The Top 3 winners have been invited to perform in Salute to Bacolod program on Oct. 18, 7 pm. at the Bacolod City Government Center.
The awarding of streetdance winners will be on the closing rites on Oct. 19, 6 p.m. at the Bacolod Public Plaza. (PR)
Photos by James Toga
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wow! this is the first time I missed the festival since I was born. thanks for the pics!
it was my first visit to witnessed the masskara festival and yes I enjoyed a lot. it was stunning and i had a great experienced. CONGRATS to Bgry. Banago they were my favorite!