Finally, I joined the Rotaract of Munting Pag-Asa Davao yesterday. I've been mulling over it the past few months from the impending invitation by my beloved friend
Ate Jireh. She has been a huge influence when it comes to helping people. And I get ideas by what she does. :)
Thanks for the pleasant welcome guys! I appreciate it. /me is very happy to work with y'all. Service to others. Eee--yeahh!
I know helping people usually comes spontaneously and by joining groups, maybe it won't be that at all. But, i was listening to Les Brown and he was saying about getting involved in communities that would help people. And connecting with people with the same agendas in mind. Of course, I said to myself: "I won't lose my "random acts of kindness" activity. Those in the moment things I constantly engage myself into, specially if I am in a loving mood."
And it was quite fitting that Rochelle and I was inducted yesterday, in time for the Kadayawan Celebration. Kadayawan is a special event for Davao and for me. I don't know I just feel excited whenever the festivity is drawing near. The major streets would be oozing with exotic fruits (durian, jackfruit, rambutan, lansones, mangosteen) and lots of freebies and discounts. But, more than that... the air is filled with music inspired by the natives that gives you this upbeat feeling.
Back to the the meeting, it was festive and was pretty much Kadayawan inspired. :)
The highlight of the meeting was the "Ikebana" demonstration by Lady Veronica Tirol.
and it deserves a post.. all on its own. I'll recount the basic Ikebana demonstration soon. :)
There's so many things I want to share... i'll share it to you soon.
K10
Kadayawan 2010, is nicknamed K10 this year. Aside from 10 symbolizing the year 2010, it also represents the 10 distinguished tribes of Davao City and it is also the 10 keys of why Kadayawan is open for celebration for the year 2010.
1. HARMONY IN DIVERSITY2. STRONG GOVERNANCE3. COMMUNITY SUPPORT
4. PEACE AND SECURITY5. SUSTAINED ABUNDANCE6. GENDER SENSITIVE
7. DYNAMIC GEOGRAPHY8. HEALTH AND WELLNESS9. EMERGENCY READY10. OPTIMIZED RESOURCES, MAXIMUM VALUE for the full article:
K10.
Anyway.. here's the list of schedules for Kadayawan 2010:
MAJOR:
Date Start : 2010-08-20
Date End : 2010-08-20
Venue : Rizal Park
Date Start : 2010-08-20
Date End : 2010-08-20
Venue : Davao City Recreational Center (formerly Almendras Gym)
Date Start : 2010-08-21
Date End : 2010-08-21
Venue : 7 am Street Dancing at CM Recto, San Pedro, Pelayo, Bonifacio, Ponciano, Roxas Avenue & 3 PM Showdown
Date Start : 2010-08-22
Date End : 2010-08-22
Venue : Tionko Field
Date Start : 2010-08-22
Date End : 2010-08-22
Venue : Rizal Park
Date Start : 2010-08-22
Date End : 2010-08-22
Venue : San Pedro Cathedral
Date Start : 2010-08-22
Date End : 2010-08-22
Date Start : 2010-08-01
Date End : 2010-08-31
Venue : SM City Davao Future Development Site
Date Start : 2010-08-08
Date End : 2010-08-08
Venue : Roxas Ave.
Date Start : 2010-08-11
Date End : 2010-09-11
Venue : Museo Dabawenyo
Date Start : 2010-08-12
Date End : 2010-08-20
Venue : Fairlanes Bowling Center
Date Start : 2010-08-14
Date End : 2010-08-14
Venue : NCCC Mall Activity Area
Date Start : 2010-08-14
Date End : 2010-08-15
Venue : Davao City National High School
Date Start : 2010-08-15
Date End : 2010-08-21
Venue : SM City Event Center
Date Start : 2010-08-15
Date End : 2010-08-15
Venue : NCCC Mall Car Park
Date Start : 2010-08-15
Date End : 2010-08-21
Date Start : 2010-08-15
Date End : 2010-08-15
Venue : SM CityEvent Center
Date Start : 2010-08-16
Date End : 2010-08-19
Venue : Gaisano Mall of Davao
Date Start : 2010-08-16
Date End : 2010-08-21
Venue : Peoples Park and NCCC Mall
Date Start : 2010-08-16
Date End : 2010-08-22
Venue : Sanguniang Panlungsod Lobby & NCCC Mall (open on mall hours)
Date Start : 2010-08-18
Date End : 2010-08-18
Venue : WiSons Shopping Mall, Anda St.
Date Start : 2010-08-18
Date End : 2010-08-21
Venue : Apo View Hotel
Date Start : 2010-08-19
Date End : 2010-08-20
Venue : Central Bank
Date Start : 2010-08-19
Date End : 2010-08-22
Venue :
Date Start : 2010-08-19
Date End : 2010-08-22
Venue : Central Bank
Date Start : 2010-08-20
Date End : 2010-08-21
Venue : NCCC Mall
Date Start : 2010-08-20
Date End : 2010-08-20
Venue : Deca Wakeboard Park, Brgy. Tacunan
Date Start : 2010-08-20
Date End : 2010-08-20
Venue : NCCC Mall Activity Center
Date Start : 2010-08-21
Date End : 2010-08-21
Venue : Gaisano Mall of Davao
Date Start : 2010-08-21
Date End : 2010-08-21
Venue : SM City Event Center
Date Start : 2010-08-21
Date End : 2010-08-21
Venue : SM City Davao Future Development Site
Date Start : 2010-08-21
Date End : 2010-08-21
Venue : Lantawan Hall, Royal Mandaya Hotel
Date Start : 2010-08-21
Date End : 2010-08-21
Venue : Rizal Park
Date Start : 2010-08-22
Date End : 2010-08-22
Venue : Davao Crocodile Park
whoah! I never expected the list of events would be this long! i did not even post everything. i just posted those events i'm interested.
so, you see... we have fun filled events depending on your taste: from fashion to music, from star-filled events to mingling with the locals, sports (wakeboarding, motocross, mixed martial arts) to a whole lot more. AND Yeah... don't forget the cheap food and discounts! Haha.
to Dabawenyos and the tourists.. enjoy!!!
Photos Courtesy of Bom Aportadera(President).
