Bacolod City is set to come alive with the vibrant energy of its artistic community as the Bacolod City Tourism Development Office proudly presents the National Arts Month 2025 celebration, a press release from the Bacolod Tourism Office said.
Happening from February 24 to 28 at Ayala Malls Capitol Central, the event will celebrate the city’s rich cultural heritage and contemporary creativity.
Guided by the theme “Ani ng Sining, Diwa at Damdamin” – Paghugpong sang Bacolodnon Pinaagi sa Taliambong (Unifying Bacolodnons through Art), the event aims to showcase the unique artistry of Bacolod while fostering unity and cultural pride through creative expression.
The opening ceremony and ribbon cutting will be held on February 24 at 2 p.m., followed by an art exhibit featuring the different forms of art; art merchandise display showcasing local arts and crafts (which runs until February 28); and Mask Painting: An Art Therapy Session.
A slow fashion through hablon weaving by Vida Hayes will be held on February 25 at 2 p.m. The session explores the preservation of tradition through Hablon weaving while embracing sustainability in slow fashion.
Mask Painting: An Art Therapy Session will be held at 3 p.m., followed by the Art of Filipiniana by Doreen Dofitas at 4 p.m. The workshop bridges the traditional and modern Filipiniana fashion for everyday and formal wear.
A pottery workshop hosted by Maicaella Marie Esmilla of Arthur Pottery workshop will be held on February 26, at 2 p.m. It invites participants to experience the art of pottery-making firsthand.
A dance workshop to be conducted by Bayle Negrense Folkloric Dance Company will be held on February 27, at 2 p.m, celebrating dance as a dynamic art form, promoting cultural and creative expression.
A cultural show will take place on February 28 at 3 p.m. It will be a grand culmination of the celebration, featuring performances that highlight Bacolod’s artistic and cultural heritage.
The National Arts Month 2025 celebration serves as a platform to unify Bacolodnons through art, as expressed in the Hiligaynon theme: “Paghugpong sang Bacolodnong pinaagi sa Taliambong.” Through a series of engaging workshops, exhibits, and performances, the event encourages the community to appreciate its artistic heritage while exploring new creative possibilities.*
