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Cultural Sites source: DAVAO GULF mindanao.org Battle Memorial Where the longest-fought encounter took place between troops of the American liberation forces and the Japanese imperial army during World War II. Japanese Peace Memorial Shrine / Cemetery Memorial shrine dedicated to the brotherhood of all mankind. Annually visited by Japanese war veterans, their widows and kin to commemorate the Reunion for Peace Program. Peace Monument Stone figures tell story of Davao's aboriginal tribes resisting the incursions of Spanish colonizers. San Pedro Cathedral Oldest church in Davao and the only Catholic Church in the 1920s. Talomo Beach 10-kilometer waterfront south of the city center; graveyard of sunken World War II warships that can be found about 200 meters from the shore. Children's Museum of Davao City Facilities for children who love to experience, explore and learn the world of modern technology. Includes computer center, speech center, television and recording studio, library, resource center, mini-theater, mini-botanical garden and souvenir shop. Davao Museum Houses an interesting and colorful display of authentic tribal costumes, weapons, musical instruments, native implements of the many tribes of Mindanao as well as historical memorabilia of the pioneering families of Davao. Ford Academy of the Arts Offers courses in painting, sculpture and other art forms; also showcases works of local artists. Nieva's Arts & Crafts Features a wide array of souvenir items like costume jewelry, fashion accessories, furniture, handpainted vases, ornamental and functional shells, wood, bamboo craft, and earthenware in colorful ethnic patterns. T'boli Weaving Center Showcases various arts and crafts of T'boli tribe. Demonstration of actual weaving of colorful tinalak and other indigenous fabrics by T'boli women. Also a souvenir shop selling native handicrafts, T'boli musical instruments and fashion accessories. |