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==The archways==
==The archways==
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The Chinese gate archways are inspired by ''páilou'' (牌樓) or ''páifāng'' (牌坊), a traditional style of architectural [[arch]] in [[China]]. Archways also serves as main entry points making them one of the main attractions adding aesthetic value to the Chinatown.
These 4 archways in Davao Chinatown are donated and sponsored by the Chinese Philippine community:<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.davaotourism.com/home/planyourtrip/viewArticle/Chinatown%26currpage%3D1%26subPage%3Dactivities%26SubCat%3D%26cat%3Dshopping |title=Chinatown |access-date=October 18, 2015 |archive-date=September 1, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130901202033/http://www.davaotourism.com/home/planyourtrip/viewArticle/Chinatown%26currpage%3D1%26subPage%3Dactivities%26SubCat%3D%26cat%3Dshopping |url-status=dead }}</ref>


*The first arch is the Arch of Friendship (友誼門), located near Jones Circle;
*'''Friendship Arch''' (友誼門), along Ramon Magsaysay Avenue near Emilio Jacinto Street;
*The second one is the Unity Arch (融合門), located at the end of Magsaysay Avenue where its own seaport is located;
*'''Unity Arch''' (融合門), along Ramon Magsaysay Avenue corner Alvarez Street facing Quezon Boulevard Avenue;
*The third one is the Arch of Peace (和平門), located at the corner of Santa Ana and J. P. Laurel Avenues right beside [[Davao Chong Hua High School]];
*'''Peace Arch''' (和平門), along Santa Ana Avenue corner J. P. Laurel Avenue right beside [[Davao Chong Hua High School]];
*The fourth and last arch is the Arch of Prosperity (繁榮門), located along Santa Ana Avenue and León García Street.
*'''Prosperity Arch''' (繁榮門), along Santa Ana Avenue corner Alvarez Street.

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The Chinese archways are inspired by ''páilou'' (牌樓) or ''páifāng'' (牌坊), a traditional style of Chinese architectural [[arch]] in [[China]].


==Places of worship==
==Places of worship==

Revision as of 20:36, 16 April 2024

Davao Chinatown
The Unity Arch in Magsaysay Ave.
The Unity Arch in Magsaysay Ave.
CountryPhilippines
RegionDavao Region
CityDavao City
Congressional District1st District of Davao
Barangays4
Founded2003
Founded byDavao City Chinatown Development Council
Area
 • Total0.44 km2 (0.44 sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+08:00 (Philippine Standard Time)
Zip codes
8000
Area codes8
LanguagesHokkien
Tagalog
Cebuano
Mandarin
Davao Chinatown
Traditional Chinese達沃唐人街
Simplified Chinese达沃唐人街
Alternative Chinese name
Traditional Chinese納卯華人街
Simplified Chinese纳卯华人街

The Davao Chinatown (or the Mindanao Chinatown) is a Chinatown located in Davao City and the only one in Mindanao island in the Philippines. It is the primary residential and trading area of the Chinese Filipino community in the city. The area is bordered by Santa Ana Avenue, Monteverde Avenue, Ramón Magsaysay Street, and León García Street. Dubbed as the Philippines' largest Chinatown[1] with a total land area of 44 hectares comprising four barangays.

History

Facade of the Unity Arch along Ramon Magsasay Ave.

In 2003, the city's then mayor Rodrigo Duterte issued an executive order declaring portions of Barangays 27-C and 30-C where Filipino Chinese residences and businesses were concentrated to be the city's Chinatown.[2]

The Davao City Chinatown Development Council (DCCDC) was established to assist the conservation of the area's cultural heritage and the implementation of policies in that regard.[3] It is also charged with the management of commerce in the area.

The archways

The Chinese gate archways are inspired by páilou (牌樓) or páifāng (牌坊), a traditional style of architectural arch in China. Archways also serves as main entry points making them one of the main attractions adding aesthetic value to the Chinatown.

  • Friendship Arch (友誼門), along Ramon Magsaysay Avenue near Emilio Jacinto Street;
  • Unity Arch (融合門), along Ramon Magsaysay Avenue corner Alvarez Street facing Quezon Boulevard Avenue;
  • Peace Arch (和平門), along Santa Ana Avenue corner J. P. Laurel Avenue right beside Davao Chong Hua High School;
  • Prosperity Arch (繁榮門), along Santa Ana Avenue corner Alvarez Street.

Places of worship

Long Hua Buddhist Temple

Temples are the place of worship for Buddhism and Taoism. These notable temples are also visited by tourists visiting in the city.

  • Long Hua Buddhist Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in the island of Mindanao, it is located on J.P. Cabaguio Avenue in Agdao District. It is 3-4 kilometers northeast of the center of the city.[4][5]
  • Polian Temple is one of the oldest Buddhist Temples in Davao City. The Polian Temple is located on Quirino Avenue, between Emilio Jacinto Extension and J. P. Laurel Ave. It is surrounded by high walls.[6]
  • Santiago Temple is situated on a property near Gaisano Mall of Davao. Built in 1957, it was once visible from J. P. Laurel Avenue but a new building was built in front of it. Until now it was hidden from direct view that is accessible only by a narrow street alley.[7]
  • The Mindanao Taoist Temple is located between Cabaguio Ave. and Dacudao, Adgao District.[8][9]
  • Davao Chinese Baptist Church, located at Guzman St, Poblacion District, Davao City[10]
  • The Santa Ana Parish Church is a Catholic church located on Santa Ana Avenue.[11]

Establishments

Shopping malls, hardware stores, restaurants, retail and wholesale stores can be found within the Chinatown. It is the major trade hub of Chinese Filipinos in Davao City. Affordable and cheap goods such as fruits, vegetables and dry goods are available in small kiosks and stalls.

Institutions located within Chinatown, such as Davao Chong Hua High School, a non-sectarian private Chinese school, offer Chinese language and culture classes to students in the Philippines.

Transportation

Jeepneys and multicabs are accessible within the city. Cabs have several destinations and are built with GPS or the Global Positioning System.

See also

References

  1. ^ https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/84416-chinatown-philippines/
  2. ^ Bendijo, Roxanne (February 11, 2018). "History of Chinatown in Davao City". Davao Catholic Herald. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  3. ^ Carillo, Carmencita (February 19, 2016). "Davao's Chinatown gets all dressed up - BusinessWorld". BusinessWorld. Archived from the original on August 24, 2021. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  4. ^ "Visit Lon Wa Temple on your trip to Davao City or Philippines".
  5. ^ "Our amazing Davao Adventure: Lon Wa Buddhist Temple". February 17, 2016.
  6. ^ "Bisayang Manlalakbay around the Philippines: Polian Buddhist Temple in Davao City". July 13, 2012.
  7. ^ "China Town in Davao City". September 12, 2007.
  8. ^ "Mindanao Taoist Temple in Davao, Philippines | Philippines Tour Guide". August 16, 2010.
  9. ^ "Chinese temples in Davao City".
  10. ^ "Home". johnphillipbautistapovblador.blogspot.com.
  11. ^ "STA. ANA SHRINE PARISH - DAVAO, SCHEDULE OF MASSES - Davao Bliss". Archived from the original on June 30, 2019. Retrieved October 18, 2015.
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