Ang Dabawenyo

It’s not officially Christmas season yet, but in the Philippines it already is. It’s not even December yet, but malls, restaurants, shops, etc. have started adorning their places with Christmas decor. Such is the Filipino Christmas spirit. And it’s no different in Davao.

Take a look at Victoria Plaza. Their Christmas tree — which has become an expected fixture during the Yuletide season — is already up and brightly shining. The mall’s suurounding parking area is festooned with a thousand colorful lights, it looks so festive!

The annual Christmas Bazaar at the Davao Trade & Convention Center is now announcing that it will be opening soon. Check out the billboard in front of DTCC along F. Torres Street. The Christmas Bazaar at Davao Trade is always an excellent place to shop for quality items, including toys, pastries and other foodstuffs. Other bazaars are sure to materialize all over the city.

On the airwaves, Christmas jingles and carols abound, especially in department stores and supermarkets. It’s like they’re running a Christmas songs marathon! Is this a ploy by business owners to lure shoppers into buying more gifts?

Speaking of malls and shops, in this day and age, it’s not uncommon to hear about people shopping online. Of course cyberstores have also begun to offer Christmas goodies on their online catalogues. Anybody in the world — especially our Filipino OFWs — can send a Christmas gift to the Philippines via Barangay.ph. Check it out!

I’ll have photos of Christmas 2007 in Davao when the festivities really go into high gear!