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Passionalism: Showcasing The Davaoeño Barong Tagalog

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From June 5-12, SM Lanang Premier put on display Davao-made Barongs by Architect Michael E. Dakudao in celebration of Philippine Barong Tagalog Week. Dubbed as Passionalism: An Exhibit of the Barong Davaoeño, the exhibit at the mall’s Atrium features Arch. Dakudao’s elegant collection of the Philippine national attire for men, the Barong Tagalog. It aims to rekindle the love for the Philippines and encourage appreciation for our very own national costume. Architect Dakudao  has been featured in many publications for his admirable passion for collecting Barong Tagalog, especially those made from sinamay and piña, decorated with handsewn embroidery. He received his Doctorate degree in Architecture from Tokyo University, and he has been adding pieces to his collection as an influence from his Japanese professor who inspired him to appreciate the national costume more while studying at Tokyo University. His Barongs made from various fabrics and featured with embroidery in different designs were showcased […]

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LEGO Philippine Map Exhibit in SM Lanang Premier

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SM Lanang Premier in Davao City  has launched the first and biggest ever LEGO Philippine-themed exhibit in Mindanao  on Monday, June 3, as part of its Independence Day celebrations.It will be open to the public for viewing until the 30th of June. In partnership with LEGO, the world’s leading maker of toy bricks, ands Toy Kingdom, SM Lanang Premier brought the LEGO Philippine map exhibit to promote love of country and national pride among Filipinos. The exhibit was dubbed as ” Its More Fun in the Philippines with LEGO” which adapted the Department of Tourism’s slogan , with the toy building bricks pieced together to re-create the country’s 7,107 islands. It amazing artistry on colorful Lego blocks showcases Philippine’s travel destinations and scenic spots. SM shoppers in Davao now has the rare chance can take a look at the iconic LEGO display which has visited other SM malls across the […]

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The Philippine Madrigal Singers Seranades Davao As They Go For Gold

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I had a rare opportunity to sit at the front row to watch The Philippine Madrigal Singers live last March 6 at SM Lanang Premier here in Davao City. They were here as part of their Goin’ For Gold Outreach Tour in line with their 50th Anniversary. Back then, I could only hear and watch in the news that they have been doing stellar shows here and abroad, bringing accolades for the country. Watching them perform live is indeed a different story. Every song and every performance is sang flawlessly well. And boy, they were entertaining too! For those who think that classical and traditional music is bland and boring, well, think again. Aside from their repertoire of Filipino novelty and traditional music, they also impressed the younger generation when they sang their version of a current local hit, “Pusong Bato” ( revived by the Kulaog band in 2012). They […]

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SM Lanang Premier Brings Flash Mob Ala Gangnam Style

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I have never experienced to see a flash mob live in front of me until this interesting event sponsored by SM Lanang Premierlast November 3. I went there, together with there other bloggers and we were only told to cover a special surprise event. Totally clueless about a flash mob coming along, we just waited by the fountain court stair steps with the thick crowd usually present on a regular weekend day. Little did we know that around 200 girls and boys from various dance groups in Davao were scattered around the area preparing for their little surprise. To everyone’s amazement, the familiar tune of the most played song in YouTube history ever, Oppa Gangnam Style sung by Psy started to envelop the crowd. In a minute, a mob of dancers were lined up in formation right before the delighted audience. Children of all ages, including us, watched with glee, […]

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