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Bacolod artists paint longest mural for MassKara Festival

MURAL. More than 40 Negrense artists came together to create a mural inspired by Bacolod City’s vibrant cultural and history, along the corners of Mabini-Rizal and Galo streets, as part of the 45th celebration of the MassKara Festival* Andrew Altarejos photos

The 150-meter wall that forms the perimeter of the historic Hernaez Mansion at the junction of Mabini, Rizal, and Galo Streets, will become the longest mural in Bacolod City, created in celebration of this year’s MassKara Festival, according to a press release from the Bacolod Yuhum Foundation (BYF).

The BYF, in collaboration with Davies Paints, brought together more than 40 local artists and 10 volunteers from various organizations to create a mural inspired by the city’s vibrant culture and history as part of the 45th celebration of the MassKara Festival.

“It is a showcase of how our artists see the resilience of our city; how we cope with challenges and create a masterpiece through unity. This is a reflection of our journey that highlights the laborers, sugar workers and the slices of life,” explained Candy Nagrampa, Project and Execution Director of the Orange Project.

Davies Paints Corporate Communications Manager, Joann Viriña, shared that the collaboration also aims to transform a wall owned by former Senator Pedro Conlu Hernaez, which is frequently vandalized, into a stunning canvas that showcases the enduring spirit of Bacolod.

“The property owner wanted a mural and wanted to transform it into a work of art. We created a customized color palette for Bacolod, coloring it in the hues of the city,” she added.

The ceremonial painting was graced by BYF president Kayte Matiling and Board Member Rodney Ascalon.

The community artwork, which was conceptualized by local visionary Charlie Co, will be unveiled on Sunday, October 13.*

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