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Davao Halloween Events 2019

BOO! It’s October. And it’s time for Halloween! Events for kids and adults are happening around the city starting this weekend up until October 31. Here are all the Davao Halloween Events 2019 happening.

Davao Halloween Weekend

The weekend is here and so are Halloween Events. RBG at Park Inn Davao kicks off the celebration with their Halloween Monster Bash.

On Sunday, October 27, more Halloween Events are happening around the city.

In the morning, Waterfront Insular Hotel will host brunch at 10 am at the Grand Agila Ballroom. The Halloween fun continues with trick or treat and other games and activities for the kids until the afternoon.

Gaisano Grand Citygate’s Spookyriffic Halloween activities will begin in the morning and will run the entire day.

Meanwhile, NCCC Mall Buhangin’s faBOOLous Halloween will start at 3 pm.

Ngilngig Asian Film Festival

Halloween in Davao is never complete without our own homegrown film festival: the Ngilngig Asian Fantastic Film Festival. It opened on October 25 and will run until October 29.

From what used to be a horror-genre festival, Ngilngig Festival has expanded its scope to become the first fantastic film festival of its kind in Southeast Asia, extending the reach to other neighboring countries’ “ngilngig” and fantastic films that are significant with our own ways of telling stories to promote and preserve our myths, traditions, history and culture into cinematic form.
From https://ngilngig.net/about/

Festival films and other featured films will be screened at the Cinematheque Davao.

The festival will highlight short films in competition by Filipino and Asian filmmakers. It also features Full-Length Asian Films. Ngilngig will also screen films by Filipino Filmmakers. Bamboo Dogs by Khavn and Markado (The Moon Devourer) by Joe Bacus will be screened on Sunday, October 27. MedusAe (New Cut) by Pam Miras will have a Special Screening on Monday, October 28.

Related Post: Ngilngig Film Festival 2019

The Ngilngig Asian Fantastic Film Festival will also screen two Pinoy Classics: Magic Temple on Sunday, October 27 and Pantayin sa Sindak si Barbara on Monday, October 28.

Finally, A Short History of a Few Bad Things by Keith Deligero will close the festival on Tuesday, October 29. Closing Day will also feature a Ngilngig Showcase and an Experimental Shorts Exhibition.

Mall Events

Davao Halloween festivities will continue in malls around the city on October 30 and 31.

SM Davao Monstacular
SM Lanang Premier Spooktacular
Abreeza Shriektober

Take your pick. SM City Davao‘s Monstacular Halloween, SM Lanang Premier‘s Spooktacular Halloween, and Abreeza‘s Skriektober featuring The Lost Arcade are all happening on October 30 and 31.

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Father’s Day at RBG Park Inn Davao

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Happy Father’s Day! Spend the weekend with your Dad and the family at Park Inn by Radisson Davao. RBG Park Inn Davao has prepared a sumptuous feast for the entire family to enjoy.

Father's Day Specials at RBG Park Inn Davao — Father’s Day Specials at RBG Park Inn Davao

Father’s Day Platters

Order one of three cowboy-themed meals by RBG. For dads who love red meat, order the All Meat Platter.

All Meat Platter
Chicken

The All Meat Platter by RBG contains a generous helping of grilled beef, roast pork belly, and juicy chicken barbeque. Definitely a treat for carnivores. Order this for only PhP1,799.

If your dad loves seafood, get him a Seafood Platter to enjoy.

Squid and Veggies
Tuna Belly
Shrimps and Squid
Seafood Platter

This awesome platter has grilled squid stuffed stuffed with spices and aromatics, shrimps, and a slab of tuna belly. A healthier but savory platter best consumed with lots of rice. This is priced at only PhP1,999.

But why choose when you can have the best of both worlds?

Grilled Beef
Squid & Beef
Squid, Tuna, & Beef
Surf n’ Turf
Surf n’ Turf

Enjoy both meat and seafood in one satisfying meal. The Surf n’ Turf Platter has squid and tuna belly alongside beef and chicken. Yum! This is sure to satisfy all members of the family. Especially your dad. Great deal for only PhP2,199!

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Fly Solo to Davao

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March 1 is Plan a Solo Vacation Day. Yes, there is such holiday. And luckily for you and me, both Cebu Pacific Air, Philippine Airlines, and AirAsia are having epic seat sales this month. Plus, summer is almost here so today is the perfect time to plan your Solo Trip to Davao. We have shared itineraries in the past but this time, we have prepared a special Davao Itinerary for Solo Travelers. And just in time for Araw ng Dabaw, too.

Where to Stay

First, we have a few suggestions for where you might want to stay.

Park Inn by Radisson Davao is on top of our list.

Our editor Ria recommends Park Inn for their facilities and beautiful but reasonably priced rooms. Another plus is their proximity to a mall. Park Inn is located right beside SM Lanang Premier. That is a convenient thing for solo travelers because you can easily shop and dine just by crossing a footbridge. There is a 7-eleven on the Ground Floor of SM Lanang Premier. ATMs are also conveniently located nearby.

Park Inn also just a few steps away from the entrance to the SMX Convention Center. So if you are traveling to attend a conference or other events at SMX, Park Inn is your best option.

It is not exactly located in downtown Davao but Park Inn is near several restaurants, malls, and other destinations. And it is near the jump off points and marinas of popular beach destinations. So while it is not at the center of the city, it is at a convenient location.

PARK INN
Address: SM Lanang Premier, JP Laurel Avenue, Lanang
Contact Number: +6382-2727600
Email Address: reservations.davao@parkinn.com
Facebook Page: fb.com/ParkInnDavao

More Recommendations on Where To Stay

Our correspondent Athina recommends RedDoorz (Aljems Inn) located right in the middle of downtown. The RedDoorz listed as RedDoorz near San Pedro Cathedral is known to locals as Aljems Inn. It has been around quite a while. They have rooms you can book via the RedDoorz app for as low as PhP873.

Just download the app from the App Store or the Google Play Store, enter Davao as your destination and it will come up with options for you to book. All hotels and inns in their listing are branded as RedDoorz and have similar looks and amenities as all other RedDoorz listings. So you are sure that the listed rooms have passed the RedDoorz standards. Use the code TRAVELESCAPES33 to enjoy a 20% discount.

REDDOORZ NEAR SAN PEDRO CATHEDRAL DAVAO / ALJEMS INN
Address: Rizal Street
Contact Number: +63917-7167245
Facebook Page: Link
Recommended by Athina Anglionto.

Green Windows Dormitel is a good choice for solo backpackers. They have clean dorm type rooms that you can share with up to 7 other travelers.

PhP188 Backpacker Dorm Room at Green Windows Dormitel.

For only PhP188 you already have a place to sleep, a clean toilet and bathroom, and access to other amenities. Amenities within the room include hot and cold shower, individual cabinets, and free Wifi access. Not to mention the room is ariconditioned.

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Kadayawan Itinerary Recommendations

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MADAYAW! Welcome to Davao. The Kadayawan Festival is here. You might be wondering what you can do in Davao while you are here for the festival. The good news is there are a lot you can do in Davao any time of the year. The bad news… there are too many places to go to, so much food to try, so much to see that it can get confusing. Here are some Kadayawan Itinerary Recommendations from the My Davao City Team and Davao Bloggers.

Kadayawan Schedule of Activities

First things first, check out the Kadayawan Festival 2018 Schedule of Activities.

Download this Kadayawan 2018 Schedule of Activities and save to your smartphone.

For more details about these events, visit this post by Davao Bloggers.
http://www.davaobloggers.net/2018/07/21/kadayawan-festival-2018-schedule-of-activities/

Where to Stay

If you have not booked yet, Davao Bloggers has a list of Recommended Hotels in Davao.

Recommended Davao Hotel: The Bourke

Davao Bloggers list the Bourke Hotel, Home Crest Hotel, Green Banana Business Hotel, Madeline Boutique Hotel and Suites, and City North Inn in their recommendations. All five hotels are located within the heart of Davao and are easily accessible whether you are commuting or bringing your own car.

Recommended Hotels in Davao City

Learn About Davao

Kadayawan Festival is a celebration of Davao’s indigenous peoples, their arts, culture, and their invaluable contributions to Davao. There is no better way to celebrate the season than by knowing Davao’s roots and how the Indigenous Peoples, Christians, and Muslims came together to build the progressive and peaceful Davao that we now know.

A trip to Kadayawan Village in Magsaysay Park is a must. The village is home to replicas of houses and other architectural structures and buildings of the 11 Indigenous Tribes of Davao. During the Kadayawan Festival, it is the venue for many events and exhibits that showcase the life and culture of the Indigenous People of Davao.

Another place to visit is Museo Dabawenyo along Pichon Street, Davao City.

Artwork at Museo Dabawenyo.

Museo Dabawenyo is home to historical relics and artworks by Davao artists. Get to know how Davao was built and the pioneers who ventured south to be part of Davao’s history.

Appreciate Davao Arts and Culture

Marco Polo Hotel Davao is showcasing the works of rising Davaoeño fashion designer Wilson Limon and his collaborations with artisans of the Bagobo Tagabawa, Blaan, Tagakaolo, and Tboli tribes.

Tinky in Custom NiNOFRANCO Skirt.

The 4th Fashion Fusion also features works by Photographer Jowe Posadas, musician Maan Chua, and other Davao talents. The exhibit and pop up shop will be at the Marco Polo lobby until August 31, 2018.

Fashion Fusion Featuring NIñOFRANCO at Marco Polo Davao

For more information about NIñOFRANCO, visit their website at http://www.ninofrancoph.com/. To be updated updates, follow them on social media: at https://www.fb.com/ninofranco.ph on Facebook, and @ninofranco.ph on Instagram.

Kadayawan Itinerary Recommendation: Visit Davao Landmarks

Davao Bloggers list several other Davao landmarks as must visit stops for your Kadayawan itinerary.
http://www.davaobloggers.net/2018/08/04/five-must-visit-landmarks-in-davao-city/

In downtown Davao, you can visit People’s Park, D’ Bone Collector Museum, and the San Pedro Cathedral.
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Green Windows Dormitel

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Green Windows Dormitel Davao

If you’re looking for comfortable accommodations in Davao City, look no more. Green Windows Dormitel has airconditioned rooms with hot and cold shower, an LCD TV, and free WiFi access. Green Windows Dormitel has a common living room area, a dining room, laundry service, and 24 hours security and CCTV systems to make sure your stay in Davao City is comfortable and safe.

Green Windows Dormitel is located at the heart of Davao City, near restaurants, coffee shops, malls, and with easy access to all kinds of public transportation.
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