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Davao is one of the many cities in Mindanao with a very artistic heritage. The city is blessed with a multitude of colorful art thanks to the culture of its tribes. The Bagobos are known for their meticulous metal carvings while the Mandayas are popular for their intricate weaving products. The Mansakas are reputable for their exquisite silversmith works. All these cultures and more blend into an ethnic art harmony that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Below are but a few tourist destinations with rich art and culture that gives pride to Davao: Ponce Suites – Accommodation in Davao should be the first thing to come in mind when travelling. This 3-star property hotel is a good place to start for the place has Art all over the place. It is located in the heart of the city inside a quiet subdivision and is conveniently close to two of Davao’s supermalls – Abreeza Mall and Gaisano Mall. This hotel is a plethora of creativity of Davao’s greatest artist, Kublai Millan. If a hotel and an art gallery would have a love child, then this art hotel would definitely be it. Various forms of works of art can be found in this ”Unconvention Center” such as sculptures, paintings, mixed media, and many others. It also has two large rooms for seminars to cater for other functions. This is probably the only hotel where you get to stare at artworks along the hallways is as relaxing as heading straight to the hotel bed to sleep. Davao Museum – Almost instantly after taking care of your Davao accommodation, the city’s museum is what travelers would aim for next. It is known as Davao Museum of History and Ethnography for nothing. It showcases the heritage of Davao’s ethnic roots in a two floor room filled with rare artifacts, artworks, and other artistic finds. By housing all of these artistic treasures, they have truly become the place where artifacts and artworks of ethnic groups in Davao Provinces are preserved. The museum also has function halls where they host regular art exhibits. T’boli Weaving Center – For a more up close look at the intricate weaving process that the colorful tribes of Davao are known for, T’boli Weaving Center in Marina, Lanang is the place to go. This center showcases the tinalak fabric craft that has been passed down through many generations. This institution offers different types of indigenous souvenirs that can only be made by the skilled T’boli, an ethnic community from South Cotabato. Take home a live imprint of history with their wide selection of rugs, wall coverings, pillows, table runners, bags, brassware and many more. Lon Wa Buddhist temple – Visit the biggest Buddhist temple in Mindanao for a more tranquil and relaxing trip. Whether you are Buddhist or merely interested in Buddhism, this place is one short stop to marvel at its magnificent architecture and soulful serenity. This temple, also known as Long Hua Temple, is creatively filled with sculptures, statues, and other artistic interiors. There are other art installations in Davao city that exudes its rich culture and heritage. These are only a few of the destination spots in the City. This teaches us that despite the diversity of the cultures, they all blend harmoniously into one peaceful and artistic form.
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