Bacolod City is best described as the “City of Smile” which means that inhabitants of the land are smiling or in other words, Bacoleño people are very friendly, approachable and hospitable. And because of this, Bacolod City is recognized as the “Best Place to Live in the Philippines”.
Bacolod City is well-known also because of its famous Masskara Festival which is celebrated every 3rd week of October.