A Sweet Davao!

Are you planning to visit the Pearl of the Orient, theshrine for the veterans of war - the Japanese Peace
Philippines and yet you do not have any idea onMemorial Shrine/ Cemetery. Even though that there is
where to go? Are you sick and tired of seeingthe term Japanese in the name, the cemetery is
frowning people in the busy streets of the usual cityopen to all sorts of races.
setting? Well, I will bet that Davao City is the bestYour trip in Davao City will not be complete if you will
place for you!never get the chance to see and know the people
Sweet fruits, great beaches, hospitable people -of the place. Go and visit Davao Museum so you will
these are the words that best describe one of thesurely have the chance to witness the culture and
most magnificent place in the Philippines, Davao City!traditions of the city and of course the people.
Davao City is one of the top tourist spot that theDavao City is also known for the beautiful hand
Philippines is proud of having. This place is bestowedwoven cloth and actually you can have a glance on
with wonderful lands and waters that lures andthis at the T'Boli Weaving Center. The T'Boli Weaving
tempts many tourists from and outside theCenter is located at the Insular Hotel Grounds, Insular
Philippines.Hotel, Lanang Davao City. Your visit in the said place
Aside from that, the city has a wonderful historywill be highlighted by the demonstration of the tribal
that adds in its magnificence! Originally, the termwomen of South Cotabato of the traditional
Davao means fire. It is from the word "daba-daba."craftsmanship and art of the T'Boli Tribe. See how
Interesting festivals marked the place. One of thethey weave and turn the native abaca into fibers.
most anticipated and well attended festivals in thisWitness how the strips turned into canvass of
city is the well known Dinagyang Festival. Aside fromartistry by designing figures with the intricate of
that, many other rituals are done in this place thatpatterns.
highlights the gracious past and culture of the people.Davao is not just a place gifted with great people
Davao City is bestowed by different touristbut also it is gifted with splendid water. You can
attractions that really lure many visitors from andspend your time around the different beaches, which
even outside the Philippines.offer best summer activities. Dive and snorkel around
Among the historical tourist attraction, the Shrine ofits clear waters! One of the must see is the Muslim
the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague is one of the mustFishing Village located at San Jose, Samal Island. In
see. It is located in Matina, Davao City. This is anthe said place, children can dive overboard while the
open air chapel that features the replica of the Holyadults will be busy side seeing over the magnificent
Infant Jesus of Prague and Our Lady of Fatima.view from the native huts built over the waters.
Aside from the relics, the wonderful panoramic viewLast but not the least, your stay at the city will not
of the coconut plantation and other fruit bearingbe totally complete without bringing home the ever
trees adds in the magnificence of the city.delicious durian fruit.
About 9 to 15 kilometers from Davao City cradles a