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Moda Mindanaw 2012, Aug 19

Tinalak is a handwoven cloth made from abaca fiber. It is considered as a cultural heritage of the Tiboli tribe in Lake Sebu. The Tiboli weaving traditionally only has 3 colors—red, black and brown. These colors are rendered from natural pigments from leaves, roots and tree barks through boiling. The patterns in the cloth are believed to have been revealed to the weavers in their dreams.

The Tinalak carries a traditional and functional significance among the indigenous group. It is considered a prized possession by a Tiboli bride and uses the cloth during childbirth as it is said to ensure safe delivery. The weaving activity is also considered spiritual. Traditonally, cutting the cloth is believed to bring bad luck. When Tiboli women sell their works, they attach a brass ring to their produce to appease the spirits. Complex patterns and the abaca’s sturdy quality require skilled weaving techniques and good quality tinalak often takes months to finish.

In this year’s Moda Mindanaw, SM City Davao through the initiative of Mindanao Commission on Women and in cooperation with the Department of Tourism will showcase the Tiboli heritage in an evening of fashion on August 19, 6PM at SM Davao Cinema 3. Participating designers from different parts of the region were provided with Tinalak, which is expected to be incorporated in their entries. 

Feel the Kadayawan vibe at Moda Mindanaw and enjoy the Kadayawan Sale on August 13-19. Amazing discounts await everyone, as much as 70% off on great selections mall-wide. To give its valued shoppers more time to shop, the city’s hippest hub is extending its mall hours until 10 PM on August 17 and until midnight on August 18 for the Kadayawan Sale.

Spectacular events, exciting exhibits, fun activities and great discounts are all at SM City Davao this Kadayawan season!

For inquiries, please call 297.6998 local 126. Like SM City Davao on Facebook, follow them on Twitter (@smcitydavao) or visit www.smcitydavao.blogspot.com for event and promo updates.

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Ballet Philippines goes Kadayawan, Aug 10!

Joining the Kadayawan celebration at SM City Davao is the country’s top ballet ensemble Ballet Philippines on August 10. Ballet Philippines goes Kadayawan will feature excerpts from the company’s well-loved pieces made possible with the genius of proudly Davao talents.

Moriones. Choreographed by no less than Ms Agnes Locsin, Moriones takes inspiration from the Moriones Festival of Marinduque. The material was originally put together for Ballet Philippines 2’s participation at the Recontres Festival Du Danse in La Baule, France. It also became a study for movement for the Guardias Civil dance for Locsin’s coming Encantada. Full performance was first seen in July 1991, Manila, Philippines.

Pusong Wagas. With the original music by independent music icons Cynthia Alexander and Joey Ayala, Pusong Wagas is an original contemporary ballet based on the legend of the city of Mandaluyong. Set in pre-colonial Manila, the story highlights the exemplary love of Luyong, a gifted carpenter, and Manda, a tribal princess, and their sacrifice in the face of the coming foreign invaders.

As an addition to the 2 powerful numbers, Ballet Philippines is also set to perform lllustrated Dialects which is an exquisite lyrical interpretation of the slow-moving romance of Filipino love songs.

Feel the Kadayawan vibe at with Ballet Philippines on August 10 and enjoy the SM Kadayawan Sale on August 13-19. Amazing discounts await everyone, as much as 70% off on great selections mall-wide. To give its valued shoppers more time to shop, the city’s hippest hub is extending its mall hours until 10 PM on August 17 and until midnight on August 18 for the sale.

For inquiries, please call 297.6998 local 126. Like SM City Davao on Facebook, follow @smcitydavao on Twitter, or visit www.smcitydavao.blogspot.com for event and promo updates.

Celebrate Kadayawan at SM Davao!

SM Advantage, Prestige and BDO Rewards Exclusive Sale on July 31

It’s a ‘members only’ sale for SM Advantage, Prestige and BDO Rewards cardholders on July 31, Tuesday! Members can avail of up to 10% discount on great selections from SM Department Store, ACE Hardware, SM Appliance Center, Toy Kingdom and Surplus.

Put on your shopping shoes for a whole day of shopping spree with the SMAC exclusive sale happening from 10 AM to 9 PM on Tuesday.

SM Advantage is SM's customer loyalty program that rewards members with points every time they shop in SM Department Store, SM Supermarket, SM Hypermarket and other SM retail establishments inside and outside SM Supermalls. The points earned can be used to redeem practically anything sold in any of those stores.  SM Prestige on the other hand is the elite membership program of SM Advantage. 

For inquiries, please call SM Department Store Customer Service at 299.1070 or visit www.smadvantage.com.ph.