Davao will rock your summer this year with more exciting line up of must see and do around the region.
Davao will “rock” your summer!
“Every year, we aim to go bigger. There is just so much to see, do, and appreciate in Davao, and we put together a unique set of events and activities to reflect that,” shared DOT XI Regional Director, Robby Alabado.
DOT XI Regional Director Robby Alabado, VDFS Execom Chairman Benjie Lizada & Committee on Tourism chairman, Councilor Ryan Alejandre
On the fourth year’s official launching, the VDFS committee announced this year’s dates and event schedules. From April 10th to May 31st, discounts will be offered on airfare, accommodations, tours, dining, shopping, beauty and wellness, as well as fun events in sports, arts, and nightlife.
Visit Davao Fun Sale 2017 launching at RBG Park Inn by Raidsson
Here are some of the highlights that will surely be hashtagged as one of your most memorable summer experiences.
In Davao, join the Duterte Tour, take a weekend Pub Crawl or catch the Hataw Dabaw Streetdance Competition. Cultural Performances? Art Mindanao and Daba-Daba Performance Festival will be featured all season long at malls and dining strips.
Have you experienced Davao Oriental? You should! Dahican Beach will be the venue to this year’s National Skimboarding Competition and Frisbee Invitational Tournament on April 21-23. Go beyond the shoreline and catch sight of dolphins and whales, and embark on an eco-adventure. Mt. Hamiguitan Unesco Heritage Park in San Isidro is a must-see.
Davao Oriental tourism consultant Cynthia Rodriguez & Mati City’s Local Economic Investment & Promotions officer, Tanya Rabat-Tan
If you’ve been to Davao, chances are you’ve taken your saltwater dip on the beaches of the Garden City of Samal. Visit Samal. But have you seen the giant clams at the Taclobo Sanctuary or the bats at the Monfort Bat Cave? Join the tours! Who knows you’ll catch sight of brawny men and fit women along the way. That’s because the island will be hosting the DurianMan triathlon (April 23) and Samal Triathlon (May 7).
Julius Paner, Sr. Municipal Tourism Officer, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur; Noel Daquioag, Provincial Tourism Officer, Davao del Norte; & Jenifer Carriaga, Sr. City Tourism Officer, Garden City of Samal.
Everybody knows about Mt. Apo but may have missed out on Sta. Cruz’s most exciting summer events—the Mt. Apo Boulder Face Challenge and the Mt. Apo Sky and Vertical Race. Truly a “rock summer” with this duo sport tournaments.
But there’s also another kind of sports event that’s well loved by many—a sale extravaganza. Check out the mall across the city, sale events will be aplenty during the VDFS season.
SM Mall managers Lynette Lopez & Therese Manalo, with Dashiel Indelible, Mati City Tourism Officer
Park Inn by Radisson’s GM Em Rosales & MarCom manager Patty Tan
Waterfront Insular’s Jennifer Romero, Edmund Mayormita & Fides Castañeda
For detailed schedules, check out the VDFS website at out www. visitdavaofunsale.com and @visitdavaofunsale on FB.
“Whether you’re into shopping, sports, arts, or even if you just want a quiet relaxing evening at a nice local restaurant and then go for a roadtrip in the region, we have something for you. There are, indeed, so many reasons why NOW is the best time to Visit Davao,” said Benjie Lizada, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Davao Fun Sale Execom.
Signing of contract between partners
DurianMan Marathon organizers
DATA officers Bai Siang Lim, Gatchi Gatchalian, Jasmine Tilo, Toffee Tionko & Dottie Wurgler-Cronin
DOT XI’s Tessa Piansay, Gracie Plata & Rayanne Patiño-Arao
Davao media. Krtianne Fusilero, Prix Banzon & Marilyn Roque
Davao media. Macky Lim, Christine Joice Cudis, Joy Ceniza &Ace Perez
The Visit Davao Fun Sale is organized by the Davao Fun Sale Execom in partnership with the Department of Tourism. It is co-presented by the City Government of Davao, AirAsia, Bonamine, BPI Cards, Cebu Pacific, and Tanduay.
Visit DAVAO FUN Sale 2017 APRIL 16 to May 31, 2017
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
| MAJOR EVENTS | DATE | VENUE |
| Rock your Sparty (Grand Opening) | April 19 – 20, 2017 (Wed & Th) | Waterfront Insular, Davao City |
| Art Mindanao | April 19 – May 31, 2017 | Malls and Hotels, Parks, Davao City |
| DurianMan Triathlon | April 23, 2017 (Sunday) | Davao City and Island Garden City of Samal, Davao Oriental |
| Ultimate Frisbee Invitational Tournament | April 22 – 23, 2017 (Sat & Sun) | Davao Oriental, Mati City |
| Daba-Daba Davao: Dance and Theater Performances | April 22 – May 31, 2017 | Davao City |
| National Skimboarding Competition | April 22- 23, 2017 (Sat & Sun) | Mati City, Davao Oriental |
| Mt. Apo Sky and Vertical Race | April 29, 2017 (Saturday) | Mt. Apo, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur |
| Mt. Apo Boulderface Challenge | April 30, 2017 (Sunday) | Mt. Apo, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur Davao City |
| Hataw Dabaw Street Dance | April 29, 2017 (Saturday) | SM Ecoland, Davao City |
| Pub Crawl | April and May 2017 | Davao City Restobars |
| MAJOR EVENTS (MAY 2017) | DATE | VENUE |
| Kabilin Festival: Cultural Celebrations, Visitours’ Exhibits and Competitions | May 1 – 7, 2017 (Mon – Sun) | Province of Davao Oriental |
| Mindanao Dive Expo, Photo Seafari | May 6- 7, 2017 (Sat & Sun) | Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte |
| Samal Marathon | May 7, 2017 (Sunday) | Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte |
| Sand Sculpting Competition | May 7, 2017 (Sunday) | Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte |
| Bigiw Regatta: Non-motorized banca “Sail and Speed” Competition | May 7, 2017 (Sunday) | Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte |
| Dive Well Visit Davao Mindanao Dive Expo and Wellnes Fair | May 11 – 14, 2017 (Thu – Sun) | SMX Lanang, Davao City |
| National Volleyball Competition
| May 19-21, 2017 | Dahican, Mati City, Davao Oriental |
| Madayaw Hugyaw Sayaw | May 20, 2017 (Saturday) | Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte |
| Mindanao Pet Congress | May 26 – 27, 2017 (Friday & Saturday) | Davao City |
| Battle of the Strongest | May 27, 2017 (Saturday) | Matina Town Square, Davao City |
| Ethnica, Davao Jam | May 27, 2017 (Saturday) | Matina Town Square, Davao City |
| WEEKLY EVENTS | DATE | VENUE |
| Dabawenya Alla Prima: Sketching of Popular Personalities | April and May 2017 | Davao City |
| Daba – Daba Davao: Dance and Theatre Performances | April 22 – May 31, 2017 (All Weekends) | Davao City |
| Art Mindanao: Cordillera-Davao Art Exchange | May 31, 2017 | Davao City |
| SALE ACTIVITIES | DATE | VENUE |
| Shopping Sale | April 15 – 16 ; May 27 – 31, 2017 | Davao City (Mallwide, Citywide and Simultaneous Sale) |
| · Fun Tours Sale · Dining Sale · Accommodation Sale · Wellness and Spa Sale
| April 16 – May 31, 2017
| Davao City, Island Garden City of Samal, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, and Mati, Davao Oriental and Province of Davao Oriental |
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