Christmas 2010 in Davao City!

It's the season to be jolly (fa-la-la-la-la-la!). But when the sun starts to set, Davao City emerged itself as real sane city in the south. It's street lights and latest infra in the heart of the city were mere accessories to it's glamorous beauty in the evening.

Aside from the malls extended hours, delicious and mouthwatering buffets, eye-catching LED lights hanging in our business district, enjoying a lot in the Davao Fiesta bazaars for gifts and then afterward they continue to unwind in the cascading restaurants @ Torres St.

For locals or tourist, spending Christmas in the city is the most peaceful experience you'll ever have due to the firecracker-banned being implemented by the local government. 

But despite of it, nobody could miss visiting the following places which marks as cities favorite itinerary or destinations:

(1) The People's Park in Davao City. This is the only park in Davao City wherein more than 3000 tourist were visiting daily. This year's Christmas attraction is the Christmas Tree which is almost 40ft high and embodied with it's colorful star lanterns. Other attractions, were western decorations like the snowman lantern, the Santa Claus near the atrium and of course the dancing fountain which has it's launching last December 4, 2010.

(2) The Mana Heritage House which is located in Bajada, is another top and most awaited attraction in Davao City during December. This year's theme is all about environmental awareness and they lighted the whole showcase last December 15 and this will be on display until January 2, 2011. This year, Mana used more than 300,000 light bulbs and spend almost 2.5 million pesos for the lights and decorations. Their display will surely make the visitors and by-passers feel the warm greetings of this season.

(3) The Davao City Hall and San Pedro Street. It is certainly the heart of the city. Every December, the main attraction in Davao City Hall is always the hanging colorful lanterns, stars, bulbs and LED droppings in the nearby parks. In addition to that is the small fountains infront of the hall and white bulbs crossing the San Pedro Streets wherein Christmas Fiesta Davao was held.

(4)  Of the course, the parking lot of Victoria Plaza and it's Christmas Tree which has been the one of the most popular landmark of the city during December. And the array of restaurants, dining establishments, entertaining houses in Torres St were the top destinations every evening.

(5) the Matina Town Square (MTS) is also known with comedy bar, Blugre Coffee Shop, and it's Live Band performances. But during Christmas, aside from the booze and dining, this place is attracting the locals and tourist on its Choral Competition and the Bazaar.

(6) who could miss the Jack's Ridge and the Hill Top's Dencio's Grill? With the nice view and delicious food on these restaurants, the over-looking view of the twinkling city is already a bonus.

Christmas is indeed a season for the kids, for the family and for the lovers and SMPs, but these places could make your Christmas experience more colorful.

Photos by Marvin Kent