Great Art, Good Food & Live Music at SM Lanang Premier on Araw ng Davao

     Great art, good food & live music at SM Lanang Premier on Araw ng Davao

Celebrating the oneness of Davaoeños, Araw ng Davao is definitely one of the vibrant feasts to look forward to in this part of the country. Held each year to commemorate the founding anniversary of the largest city in Mindanao, the festivities come with a colorful parade, and numerous events in the fields of arts, culture, music, and sports.

In observance of Araw ng Davao, the metro’s premier shopping and lifestyle destination – SM Lanang Premier – is bringing together great pieces of art, good food and live musical performances in a series of events themed ‘Davao in Full Flourish’ from March 9 to 15.

On Monday, 5pm, the Davao Art Market showcasing the works of seven local artists/art groups will officially open at the Atrium. With the aim of promoting Davaoeño art, the event will provide a platform for homegrown artists to make their creations accessible to the local market. Exhibitors include Mishael Pueblas, Artlink, Tanya Gaisano-Lee, Daryl Descallar, Gil Bumanlag, School of Fine Arts and Design of Philippine Women’s College of Davao, and Tabula Rasa. The event will run until March 15.

For a taste of culinary and gourmet delights from no less than the city’s best chefs, SM Lanang Premier will mount once again the Davao Gourmet Collective: Pop-Up Market from March 13-15 at The Fountain Court. Guests will enjoy the delectable specialties of Cellar de Boca, Bistro Selera, Kushiya, Green Agenda, Bon Appetit, Classio Pizza, Bangkok Wok, Don Durian, , and Café El Gato.

Araw ng Davao weekend will go full blast as Urban Sound Music featuring the country’s well-known musicians and Davao-based artists takes place from March 13-15, 5pm onwards at The Fountain Court. On Friday, Markki Stroem will croon to pop jazz tunes at 6 pm while Juliet Bahala performs at 5pm. Alternative rock gets a boost on Saturday, March 14, when band Hale takes the stage at 6 pm while Jad Montenegro performs at 5 pm. On Sunday, Voice of the Phiippines Season 2 contender Kai Honasan graces the event with songs of folk fusion at 6 pm while Thea Pitogo plays at 5 pm.

Shoppers also get a rare treat from SM Lanang Premier with up to 70% off on great selections from March 9-16. For extra shopping convenience, shopping hours are extended till 12 mn on March 13 and until 10pm on March 14 and 15.

For event updates, check out SM Lanang Premier on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more details.

* * * * *

LIKE our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Davao-Life.

Follow us on Twitter at @DavaoLifedotcom.