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Callbox Insomnia

CallBox Insomnia: A Spooktacular Music Festival

Are you ready to celebrate Halloween? Celebrate this spooktastic event early with Callbox Insomnia.

This 2015, Callbox brings you a unique music festival, Callbox Insomnia: A Spooktacular Music Festival. It is rave party with a touch of Halloween. Insomnia will be held on October 24, 2015 at Lanang Business Park, with DJ Jet Boado as the party’s featured DJ.

In 2014, Callbox celebrated their 10th Anniversary with the first Callbox Insomnia Music Festival in Iloilo featuring DJ Ron Poe and DJ Ace Ramos. This year, they are bringing the revelry to Davao and they have pegged it to be bigger, better, and even more exciting. Also on deck during the festivities will be local DJs. Adding to the festive atmosphere will be a laser light show, LED sticks for VIPs, and black lights. So be sure to wear white, and get ready to glow.
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Stratos Rooftop Music Festival Raffle

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Stratos Rooftop Music Festival

Looking forward to the weekend? Who isn’t, right? Here’s another reason to be excited. The first rooftop music festival in Davao is happening on Saturday, October 17, 2015. The Stratos Rooftop Music Festival at The Peak, Gaisano Mall of Davao is the first of its kind in Davao City.

Event host Club Echelon has partner with Johnnie Walker to produce Stratos.

The event will feature six guest DJs: Luane de Lima and Natalie Moon of DJ Lunatics
, Dutch-Tunisian Samir Ayeb, Top Remix Producer X-Factor, Patty Tiu of Deuce, and DJ Katya Kazanova aka DJ Katty Q from Moscow, Russia. They will be spinning alongside Club Echelon’s resident DJs Mike Mayer, DJ Law, Jack Ripper, and Wacky Masbad.

There are three kinds of tickets up for sale for those interested to attend this awesome event:

SVIP at PhP 1500 includes 2 Johnnie Walker Mixed Drinks plus Red Bull and exclusive Access inside Club Echelon;
VIP at PhP800 includes 1 Johnnie Walker Mix plus access to the 6th Level and to the Elevated Platform near the stage; and
GA at PhP400 with 1 drink plus Access to the 5th level Main Stage.

My Davao City is giving you the chance to win FIVE (yes, 5) GA tickets to this exciting event. Just follow the Rafflecopter instructions below for your virtual raffle coupons.

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SM Lanang Premier Kadayawan 2015

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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 Bazaar 2015

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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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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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

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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Marco Polo Davao Kadayawan Art Exhibit

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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

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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