From the delivery of toquillo straw hats, to the presentation of artists and even to discounts on purchases. These are some of the proposals of different shopping centers and shops on the occasion of the holiday of October 9, the date on which Guayaquil’s 203 years of independence are celebrated.
The presentation of singer Alejandra Toral is scheduled for this Sunday, October 8, starting at 5:00 p.m., at El Dólar Square, in Policentro. In the same space for this Monday, October 9, they prepared a dynamic called Poli Fashion Guayaco starting at 2:00 p.m.
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The first customers who visit the mall and arrive in typical Guayaquileño costume, guayaberas, quilberas, beautiful Creole clothing or bright blue and white dresses, will receive a gift of – according to the mall – an “authentic Toquilla straw hat” while supplies last. stock.
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Additionally, participants will be able to leave messages dedicated to the Main Port, on the mural as part of the City of My Love activity, which will be available during October. It is located on Avenida Armónica, on the screen of local 94. Opening hours of the shopping center: from Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 20:00 and on Sunday from 11:00 to 20:00.
In the meantime, in the Mall del Sol, in the Portela area, for this Sunday, October 8, from 7 to 9 p.m., the presentation of the singer Shalom Mendieta is scheduled, and on Monday, October 9, the artist will perform Bug Ferries starting at 2:00 p.m.
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At San Marino Shopping on Monday the 9th, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Juan Valdez location (1st floor), you are invited to a “coffee experience”. Opening hours of the shopping center: from Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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An exhibition of tropical plants and orchids organized by Ecuagenera, a company specializing in the production, conservation, research of orchid species and hybrids, has opened on level 1 of the Village Plaza shopping center. The exhibition started on the 4th of this month and will last until this Monday, October 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Office hours: from Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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In the south of the city they also have suggestions, and one of them is to learn to play tennis at the Mall del Sur, where by presenting a receipt for a $5 purchase, you can enter the mini tennis court and get advice on this sport from a tennis instructor. Those interested can go to the second level, from Friday to Sunday, until October 15. Office hours for Sunday, October 8 and Monday, October 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Without VAT and discount
Without charging VAT and with discounts, several fashion stores try to attract customers during the holidays.
Super Éxito has a promotion ‘VAT Free Days’ until Tuesday, October 10. Depending on the institution, it applies to all purchases. Additionally, for purchases over $25, customers will receive an Ecuadorian flag.
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Meanwhile, Etafashion is running a ‘Home Week’ proposition that started on the 2nd of this month and will run until Thursday, October 12th. Every day offers a 20% discount in the home section. Likewise, those who purchase over $100, depending on the location, will receive a free juicer.
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In the Rio Store, they offer discounts between 30% and 40% in the home section. The action lasts until Tuesday, October 10.
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Almacenes Tía is offering several promotions, including ‘Días loquísimos de tia.com.ec’, which will be available until October 15 or until they sell out. stock; “Extraordinary family moments” that will last until the 31st of this month; ‘The weekend leaves tia.com.ec’, an action valid until October 9; and ‘Holiday Offers’ which will last until October 12.
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