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| Multimedia artist Babak Niaraki poses with Richmonde Hotel Iloilo officers and staff at the launch of his photo exhibit. |
Discover Iloilo through a different lens at Richmonde Hotel Iloilo’s Dumdumanon: Seeing Iloilo—Moments of a City, Seen and Remembered, a compelling photography exhibition featuring the work of Iranian multimedia artist Babak Niaraki.
Launched in celebration of the Iloilo Arts Festival this October, the exhibition reflects Iloilo Business Park’s role as the city’s Center of Arts and Culture. Its title, Dumdumanon, draws from Hiligaynon and means to remember or recollect—a fitting expression for a collection devoted to the moments, places, and experiences that make Iloilo special.
Having found a home in Iloilo City, Niaraki captures the destination with both a fresh perspective and a deep sense of belonging. His photographs range from the colorful spectacle of the Dinagyang Festival to the candid, unfiltered moments of everyday local life.
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| Dumdumanon: Seeing Iloilo—Moments of a City, Seen and Remembered photo exhibit runs until November 6, 2026 at the lobby of Richmonde Hotel Iloilo. |
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| Dumdumanon: Seeing Iloilo—Moments of a City, Seen and Remembered photo exhibit runs until November 6, 2026 at the lobby of Richmonde Hotel Iloilo. |
The result is a visual journey that brings the city to life. Viewers can almost sense the energy of the sadsad, imagine the bustle of Central Market, and feel the refreshing coastal breeze through his evocative images.
More than a showcase of photography, Dumdumanon is an invitation to appreciate Iloilo’s cultural richness and the people and places that give the growing city its distinctive soul.
Art Meets Enriching Experiences
More than a showcase of exceptional photography, Dumdumanon reflects Richmonde Hotel Iloilo’s continuing efforts to bring authentic local culture closer to its guests while celebrating Babak Niaraki’s artistic vision.
"Just as Babak’s photos effortlessly bridge the gap between Iloilo’s high-energy celebrations and its quiet, soulful rhythms, Richmonde strives to elevate every facet of a guest's stay—delivering memorable hospitality not only through grand gatherings, but also in serene retreats. So, we invite everyone to visit the hotel to reminisce and rediscover Iloilo anew through Babak’s lenses.” ~Lucille Pedroso, Richmonde’s Assistant Director of Sales
The exhibition invites visitors to discover Iloilo through Niaraki’s photographs, with the collection on display at the Richmonde Hotel Iloilo lobby until November 6, 2026. Art lovers can also purchase the large-format prints featured in the exhibition.
For more details or purchase inquiries, reach Richmonde Hotel Iloilo at (63 33) 328 7888 or +63 917 580 9058.
About Richmomde Hotel Iloilo
Richmonde Hotel Iloilo is the first hotel outside Metro Manila of local real estate giant, Megaworld Corporation. With its strategic location within the modern 72-hectare development of Iloilo Business Park, coupled with its world-class facilities, Richmonde Hotel Iloilo elevated the standards of the hotel industry in Western Visayas when it opened in 2015. Richmonde is among the growing number of homegrown brands under the Megaworld Hotels and Resorts group. For more information on Richmonde Hotel Iloilo, log on to www.richmondehoteliloilo.com.ph and for the latest news on the hotel, follow on Facebook and Instagram.
About Megaworld Global Hotels & Resorts
Megaworld Global Hotels & Resorts (MGHR) is a subsidiary of Megaworld Corporation under the Alliance Global Group Inc. Recognized with a Tourism Excellence Award by the Department of Tourism in 2025, MGHR is the country’s largest homegrown hotel operator, offering Muslim-friendly accommodations and mindful stays across its growing portfolio of 16 hotels, 8 brands, and 12,000 room keys, including those in the pipeline. Experience Filipino hospitality through its signature brand of service, The Sampaguita, across its brands, including Savoy, Belmont, Richmonde, Hotel Lucky Chinatown, Twin Lakes, Kingsford, Grand Westside and Chancellor. Its properties are located in key tourism and business destinations across Metro Manila, Batangas, Boracay, Cebu, and Iloilo. MGHR also manages international brands, including Mercure Mactan Cebu and Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo.
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