DAVAO CITY - Tourism stakeholders in this city has started to develop new products as Department of Tourism (DoT) Secretary Ace Durano included Davao in the list of anchor destinations being promoted by the DoT in various countries in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America.
The other anchor destinations are Manila and its environs that include Tagaytay, Boracay, Cebu, Bohol, Palawan, Clark/Subic, Vigan and Benguet.
The inclusion of Davao in the list came after the successful holding of the ASEAN Tourism Forum in this city recently where Davao and its various attractions were projected to the world by foreign media representatives who covered the week-long event.
This city is known by its different names: The "Queen City of the South," "Home of the Waling-Waling," the "Queen of Orchids," and Mount Apo, the country’s highest peak and durian, the "King of Fruits" as well as the majestic Philippine eagle, the Philippines’ national bird. Davao City also boasts of the biggest art and antique showroom of the country frequented by domestic and foreign visitors.
The 3,850-square meter showroom is located at J.P. Laurel Avenue in Bajada, Davao City. Owner is Mana Casa Artes y Antigos, a much sought after art and antique dealer.
Included in the showroom are collections from Greece, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Korea, Pakistan, India, Indonesia as well as Turkey and some parts of Europe as well as Central and South America. Also on display are unique items from many nooks and corners of the Philippines.
It has been said that antique collecting has irresistible appeal. It’s a love for something hard to explain. Antique collecting is enjoyed on many different levels, some determined by the amounts people are willing to spend, others by individuals taste, experts say.
There are many antique collectors here and abroad. Just like their foreign counterparts, the Filipino art and antique collectors are continually in search of rare and special pieces for their collections.
Special antiques are worth living for, especially masterpieces. That’s why centuries-old art and antique pieces are still in the hands of avid collectors because they really enjoy the beauty of the antiques they treasure.
Mana has branches also in Parañaque, Cebu, and Guam as its overseas branch.
Mana is among the exhibitors in the ongoing 13th National Furniture & Furnishing Fashion Festival back to back with the 2nd Philippine Folk Arts & Crafts Festival until April 2.
Invited to the festival showcasing world-class furniture and other Philippine products are local and foreign antique collectors, as well as bargain hunters and shoppers.
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