CHINESE MOON FESTIVAL 2009

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

DAY 1: FILIPINO-CHINESE DINNER BANQUET

September 30 (Wednesday)

Davao Filipino-Chinese business organizations, civic groups, family clan associations and Chinese schools celebrate the eve of the Chinese National Day.

Venue: Davao Convention and Trade Center (By Invitation Only)

DAY 2: CHINESE NATIONAL DAY

October 1 (Thursday)

60^th Founding Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China

Venue: Friendship Archway, Magsaysay Avenue corner Jacinto Street

6:00 – 7:00 PM         -           Lighting of the Friendship Archway

                                                Unveiling of the DCCDC official logo

DAY 3: LANTERN LIGHTING DAY

October 2 (Friday)

6:00 – 7:00 PM         -           Opening Ceremony

                                                            Traditional Chinese Prayer

                                                            Opening Remarks

                                                            Opening Production Number

7:00 PM – 12:00 MN-           Simultaneous Opening of the following:

                                                            Night Market at Unity Archway (Magsaysay Avenue)

                                                            Food & Entertainment Fiesta (Chavez Street)

7:00 – 8:00 PM         -           Davao Chinatown Lantern Lighting & Judging

8:00 – 9:00 PM         -           City and Barangay Mooncake Game

DAY 4: CHINESE MOON FESTIVAL DAY        

October 3 (Saturday)

Venue: Peace Archway, Sta. Ana Avenue

6:30 PM – 10:00 PM-           Moon Gazing

7:00 PM – 12:00 MN-           Night Market at Unity Archway (Magsaysay Avenue)

                                                Food & Entertainment Fiesta (Chavez Street)

7:00 PM – 7:30 PM  -           Fastest Mooncake Eater Contest

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM  -           Chinese School Musical

                                                A musical showdown of all Davao Chinese Schools

9:00 PM – 9:30 PM  -           Most Mooncake in 2 Minutes Eating Contest

9:30 PM – 10:00 PM -          Awarding Ceremony

DAY 5: FAMILY DAY

October 4 (Sunday)                      

7: 00 PM – 12:00 MN-          Night Market at Unity Archway (Magsaysay Avenue)

                                                Food & Entertainment Fiesta (Chavez Street)

The Chinese Moon Festival 2009 is organized by the Davao City Chinatown Development Council