75th Anniversary Celebration of Davao

2012-03-02T23:32:00.002-08:00

Davao is celebrating its Diamond Anniversary. Come to Davao and celebrate with us. This is going to be a fun-filled, unforgettable experience once again. Below is the calendar of activities which you can refer to as you plan to witness and experience one of Davao's joyful festivities.

FESTIVALS: It's more FUN in DAVAO!

75^thARAW NG DABAW CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES

(As of February 14, 2012)

FEBRUARY	TIME	EVENT	VENUE
8	8AM -12PM 1PM – 5PM	On the Spot Painting Contest - Youth (AM) & Senior (PM) categories	Davao City Recreation Center
9	8AM – 12PM 1PM – 5 PM	Poetry Composition Contest – Youth (AM) & Senior (PM) categories	Davao City Recreation Center
10-29	Mall Hours	On the Spot Painting and Poetry Contest Finalists Roadshow	Abreeza, Gaisano Mall, NCCC, SM City
11	1 PM	Kick Off:Davao Blog Competition: Life is here!	SM City Davao
11	1PM	Kick Off: Davao Video Competition: Davao In a Minute	SM City Davao
16	8AM - 12PM	Song Composition Contest	Davao City Recreation Center
16	1 PM – 5 PM	Davao Mascot Design Competition	Davao City Recreation Center
17-29	Mall Hours	Song & Mascot Design Competition Finalists Road Show	SM, NCCC, Gaisano Mall, Abreeza
22	8AM – 12PM	Davao Cookfest: Make your Davao Dish! (Schools Category)	Davao City Recreation Center
22	1 – 5 PM	Davao Cookfest: Make your Davao Dish! (Restaurant Category)	Davao City Recreation Center
28		Mutya ng Dabaw Pre-Pageant	SM City Davao
23-29	Mall Hours	Davao Cookfest: Finalists Roadshow	SM, NCCC, Gaisano Mall, Abreeza
MARCH
1-10	6PM	Band, Singing Competition (at Hudyakaan)	Roxas Avenue
1 – 31	6PM -2AM	Hudyakaan sa Araw ng Dabaw	Roxas Avenue
1-31	9 AM – 12 Noon 1 PM – 6 PM	Davao: Then and Now in Museo Dabawenyo	Museo Dabawenyo
1 – 31	9AM – 5PM	Araw ng Dabaw Agri-Trade Fair	SM Grounds, Ecoland
9	6 PM	1^ST Mayor Inday Sara Z. Duterte Athletes’ Recognition Night	The Ritz Hotel, Garden Oases
10	2PM – 6PM	Folk Dance Competition	Rizal Park
12-18	Mall Hours	“Best of Davao” Showcase	Abreeza Mall

MARCH	TIME	EVENT	VENUE
12	4 PM	Thanksgiving Mass	San Pedro Cathedral
12	5 PM	Opening of Davao City’s 75th Anniversary Celebration	Rizal Park
12	6PM	Mayor’s and Vice Mayor’s Leaders’ Appreciation Program	Davao Convention and Trade Center
13	6 PM	Mayor’s and Vice-Mayor’s Appreciation Night	Davao Convention and Trade Center
13	6 PM	Lankuban: Musiko Dabawenyo	People’s Park
14	7:30AM – 12PM	On the Spot Essay Writing Contest	Davao City Library
14	6 PM	Mutya ng Dabaw Coronation Night	Davao City Recreation Center
15	All Day	Celebrity Adventure Race	Around Davao
15	2 PM	Sayawan sa Da’n	Roxas Ave. to Rizal Park (via CM Recto Ave., Bonifacio St., Pelayo St., San Pedro St.)
15	6 PM	Datu Bago Awards	The Royal Mandaya Hotel
16	7AM	Parada Dabawenyo (A Civic-Military Parade)	Roxas Ave. to Rizal Park (via CM Recto Ave., Bonifacio St., Pelayo St., San Pedro St.)
16-23	Mall Hours	Urban Sights and Sounds: The Stories of San Pedro Street Photo Exhibition	Abreeza Mall
16	6 PM	Pahalipay Concert: AEGIS	Rizal Park
17	6 PM	Pahalipay Concert	Rizal Park
18	5 AM	Araw ng Dabaw Fun Run	Rizal Park
18	7 AM	Bangkathon sa Davao Gulf 2012	Sta. Ana Wharf

Source:http://www.davaotourism.com/75tharawngdabaw-calendarofactivities/

Meet Your Davao Tourist Guide

2012-03-01T08:40:00.000-08:00

Davao - Life is Here!

Since I have fully understood the beauty and attributes of Davao City, I had always been a fan of this place. I had lived in Davao for more than 10 years now. Definitely, I can testify that Davao is truly the most livable place in the Philippines.

I have always wanted to promote the tourism of this city. Inhabitants of this place can take pride of the completeness of Davao in terms of nature, adventure, food, people and peace. This is the very reason why I wanted to be Your Davao Tourist Guide.

In my blog, I'll be showing you details that will entice you to come to our place and be amazed at the beauty and bounty of Davao City. You get to see key places you can visit, how to get there and how much it takes to be there.

This journey is going to be truly fun. Come and visit Your Davao Tourist Guide regularly and be updated.

To God be the glory!