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Professional Blogger. Social Media Strategist. Davao Bloggers Society Founding President. Aspiring Vlogger. Brand Ambassador. With over 10 blogs developed, you could say Ria has tried it all. Well, at least online. After more than 10 years as resident blogger and editor-in-chief of MyDavaoCity.com, she remains passionate and committed to sharing her hometown to the world.

SM City Davao Kadayawan Sale 2015

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SM City Davao Kadayawan 2015 Sale

SM City Davao Kadayawan 2015 Sale

Celebrate the long weekends of Kadayawan 2015 with your family and friends at SM City Davao.

Experience the best shopping experience at the SM City Davao Kadayawan Sale 2015 from August 14 – 23, 2015. Start your Christmas shopping early with up to 70% off selections at stores and outlets at SM City Davao.

SM City Davao’s mall hours will be extended for a better shopping experience.

  • August 14 – 16: 10 am to 10 pm
  • August 15 – 16: 10 am to 10 pm
  • August 16 – 16: 10 am to 9 pm
  • August 21: 10 am – 10 pm
  • August 22: 10 am – 12 mn
  • August 23: 10 am – 10 pm

Get your shopping list ready for this awaited shopping event at SM City Davao.
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SM Lanang Premier Kadayawan 2015 Sale

SM Lanang Premier Kadayawan 2015

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SM Lanang Premier Kadayawan 2015 Sale

SM Lanang Premier Kadayawan 2015 Sale

Madayaw! Celebrate Kadayawan 2015 at SM Lanang Premier.

From August 14 – 23, 2015 enjoy up to 70% off great selections from all the stores at SM Lanang Premier.

During the Kadayawan season, you can enjoy extended shopping with their extended mall hours.

  • August 14 – 16: 10 am to 10 pm
  • August 21: 10 am – 12 mn
  • August 22 – 23: 10 am – 10 pm

Experience a New Vibe with SM Lanang Premier‘s Kadayawan 2015 events:

  • Ikebana Exhibit: August 7 – 9, Mall Hours at the Atrium;
  • Durian Festival: August 14 – September 20, Mall Hours at The Fountain Court;
  • Davao Gourmet Collective: August 21 – 23, 4 pm onwards at The Fountain Court;
  • Ballet Philippines Masterpieces: August 22, 6 pm at The Atrium; and
  • Besties Book Signing with Georgina Wilson and Solenn Heusaff, August 23, 2 pm at The Atrium.

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The Great Kadayawan Trade Fair and Bazaar 2015

The Great Kadayawan Bazaar 2015

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The Great Kadayawan Trade Fair and Bazaar 2015

The Great Kadayawan Trade Fair and Bazaar 2015

Madayaw!

It’s Kadayawan Festival season again. And with the season comes the most awaited Kadayawan Bazaar 2015.

The Great Kadayawan Trade Fair and Bazaar is one of the biggest bazaar events in Davao where budding Davaoeño entrepreneurs, home-based businesses, and even established brands gather in one place.

It is the perfect place to start your Christmas shopping early. And a must go-to destination for foodies. It is also a hub for networking with entrepreneurs and professionals.

Here are some of the things you can expect to find at Great Kadayawan Trade Fair and Bazaar 2015:

Get Organized

Get Organized Products for Travellers

Get Organized Products for Travelers: (clockwise from upper left) Long Baggage Organizer, Shoe Bag, Hand Bag Organizer and Passport Holder, Toiletry Kit, Travel Documents Sling Bag, Travel Valet, and Gadgets Charger Case

Organizing cubes, ventilated shoe bags, cosmetics and toiletry kits… all you need for an organized travel and an organized home, Get Organized has it. They even have products you never thought you needed like a Shoe Bag with ventilation so your shoes and your soe bag won’t have a bad odor.

Shopping Card Wallet at the Great Kadayawan Trade Fair and Bazaar 2015

Shopping Card Wallet at the Great Kadayawan Trade Fair and Bazaar 2015

Follow Get Organized on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hometravelorganizers and on Instagram @fancymomdavao.

Clothesbar Davao

Clothesbar Davao at the The Great Kadayawan Trade Fair and Bazaar 2015

Clothesbar Davao at the The Great Kadayawan Trade Fair and Bazaar 2015

Clothesbar Davao sells unique imported clothes and accessories. Visit their booth at The Kadayawan Bazaar for pretty things for gifting to others and for yourself.

To see their online shop, visit them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/clothesbar.phils and on Instagram @ClothesBar2004.

Chloe’s Cheesecake

Chloes Cheesecake at The Great Kadayawan Trade Fair and Bazaar

Chloe’s Cheesecake at The Great Kadayawan Trade Fair and Bazaar

Chloe’s Cheesecake is known for their deliciously addicting cheesecake bites. You must buy a box or two to share with your loved ones. You should also try their decadent Choco Yema Cake. Chloe’s Cheesecake will be sharing a booth with Coooleys, Davao’s limeade and flavored soda bar.

To see their scrumptious menu, follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/chloescheesecake.

Caitlyn’s Dimsum House

Caitlyn's Dimsum House at The Great Kadayawan Trade Fair and Bazaar

Caitlyn’s Dimsum House at The Great Kadayawan Trade Fair and Bazaar

Also coming back to The Kadayawan Bazaar is Caitlyn’s Dimsum House. After they first joined the bazaar in 2013, Caitlyn’s has become one of the must-try dimsum restaurants in Davao. They will be serving their best-selling siomai and siopao variants. I recommend the Chef’s Dumpling and the Cream Siopao.

For more information about Caitlyn’s Dimsum House, follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CaitlynsDH and on Instagram @CaitlynsDimsum.

Sheikh Shack Shawarma

Sheikh Shack Shawarma at The Great Kadayawan Trade Fair and Bazaar

Sheikh Shack Shawarma at The Great Kadayawan Trade Fair and Bazaar

Another Kadayawan Bazaar success story is Sheikh Shack Shawarma. Sheikh Shack is famous for their Shawarma and Shawarma Rice. Visit their booth for a taste of delectable middle eastern cuisine.

For more information about Sheikh Shack Shawarma, follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SheikhShackShawarma and on Instagram @SheikhShackShawarma.

The Griddle

The Griddle Burgers at The Great Kadayawan Trade Fair and Bazaar

The Griddle Burgers at The Great Kadayawan Trade Fair and Bazaar

And here’s a newcomer to the Davao food scene, The Griddle. They serve burgers which promise to be 100% pure beef, 100% fresh, and 100% delish. They will be launching their sandwiches and burgers at the bazaar so give them a try.

Kai Artisan Chocolates

Kai Artisan Chocolates - The Great Kadayawan Trade Fair and Bazaar

Kai Artisan Chocolates at The Great Kadayawan Trade Fair and Bazaar

Here’s a personal favorite, handcrafted truffles and pralines by Kai Artisan Chocolates. I recommend the Salted Caramel Praline, the Hazelnut Praline, the Cacao Nibs Truffle, and the Tequila Rose Truffle.

For more information, like their page at https://www.facebook.com/KaiArtisanChocolates and follow them on Instagram @KaiArtisanChocolates.
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Belo Festivale at Abreeza Ayala Mall

Belo Festivale

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Belo Festivale at Abreeza Ayala Mall

Belo Festivale at Abreeza Ayala Mall

Belo Medical Group is undoubtedly the biggest and most popular brand in the Philippine beauty industry. And they have arrived in Davao via their eleventh clinic, located at Abreeza Ayala Mall. It is their first clinic in Mindanao.

Coincidentally, the Belo Medical Group is celebrating their 25th Year Anniversary this 2015. To celebrate these two milestones, the Belo Medical Group is hosting the Belo Festivale from August 10 to 12, 2015.

The Festivale is a Belo Beauty Fair that showcases the brand story of the Belo Medical Group and its most popular celebrity endorsers.

The Belo Festivale opened with a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and a Grand Launch graced by Ms Cristalle Belo Henares, Managing Director of the Belo Medical Group.

Cristalle Belo Henares at the Ribbon-Cutting of the Belo Festivale at Abreeza Ayala Mall

Cristalle Belo Henares at the Ribbon-Cutting of the Belo Festivale at Abreeza Ayala Mall

Through the Festivale, the Belo Medical Group extends its gratitude to their Davao clientele which have been supportive of Belo since it opened just last February 2015.

At the Festivale, guests can see read and know the success story of the Belo Medical Group, take photos with larger than life photos of their favorite Belo celebrities, and avail of Belo’s products and services.

On August 12, no less than Dra. Vicki Belo, CEO and Founder of the Belo Medical Group, will be at the Belo Festivale. She will be accompanied by one of the Philippines’ most respected actors and Belo endorser, Mr Piolo Pascual.
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The Grand Lobby of the Marco Polo Davao featuring arrangement by Green Style and Indigenous Instruments courtesy of Arch Jose Racho

Marco Polo Davao Kadayawan Art Exhibit

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The Grand Lobby of the Marco Polo Davao featuring arrangement by Green Style and Indigenous Instruments courtesy of Arch Jose Racho

The Grand Lobby of the Marco Polo Davao featuring a Garment by Jun Artajo, Floral Arrangement by Green Style and Indigenous Instruments courtesy of Arch Jose Racho

Did you know Davao’s Kadayawan Festival is the only major festival in the Philippines that is not rooted in Christian feast? Rather, it is a thanksgiving celebration that features the unique melting pot culture of Davao. It gives tribute and highlights the 10 tribes of Davao, the source of Davao’s rich history, arts, and culture.

In celebration of Kadayawan 2015, Marco Polo Davao shines the spotlight on Davao’s unique arts and culture through a unique Kadayawan Art Exhbit. The exhibit features Davao’s culture expressed through the modern arts of fashion design and photography.

Fashion by PWC of Davao Fashion Design Program

Gown by Emi-Englis featured at the Marco Polo Davao Kadayawan Art Exhibit

Gown by Emi-Englis featured at the Marco Polo Davao Kadayawan Art Exhibit

The Kadayawan Art Exhibit features garments and accessories designed by the students and faculty of the Philippine Women’s College of Davao Fashion Design Program. The designs use indigenous materials and textiles from and inspired by the lumads (indigenous people) of Davao.
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BeanLeaf Cappuccino

BeanLeaf Davao Opening Soon

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BeanLeaf Cappuccino

BeanLeaf Cappuccino

Looking for a new place to explore in Davao? Look no further! You and your friends will soon have a new place to have coffee, sip tea, share food, and hang out.

BeanLeaf, a proudly Filipino brand, will open the doors of its first Mindanao branch at The Peak, Gaisano Mall of Davao on August 15, 2015.

The name BeanLeaf refers to the shop’s variety of coffee concoctions from freshly ground beans and tea drinks made with tea leaves. BeanLeaf serves hot, iced, and ice blended Frappe drinks that use their own coffee and tea blends combined with high quality ingredients, syrups, and flavorings.

BeanLeaf’s tagline is Experience our Difference. The “difference” that the brand promises is their unique twist that they put in every drink they serve. Some might sound familiar to coffee lovers and tea aficionados, but when taste what BeanLeaf has to offer, you will experience and taste the difference.

The shop serves coffee, fruit teas, and even milk tea. Each drink is designed thoughtfully, crafted with quality, taste, and consistency in mind. All these exciting drinks will be available at BeanLeaf Davao.

Wondering what you should try?

BeanLeaf Coffee, Fruit Teas, and Milk Teas

The Beanleaf Coffee Latte is a concoction with espresso, cinnamon, milk, dark chocolate. It is certainly a must try.

For their fruit teas, the oddly refreshing Citrus with Malunggay Fruit Tea is an unexpected surprise which packs a lot of flavor and nutritional value.

BeanLeaf Citrus with Malunggay Iced Tea

BeanLeaf Citrus with Malunggay Iced Tea

And for the milk tea lovers? The Okinawa Milk Tea with Pearls is a runaway best-seller. The best thing about it? It has low sugar content.
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