Davao Chinatown

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Davao Chinatown
Zip codes
8000
Area codes8
LanguagesHokkien
Tagalog
Cebuano
Mandarin
Davao Chinatown
Hanyu Pinyin
Nàmǎo huárén jiē
Southern Min
Hokkien POJLa̍p-báu hôa-lâng ke

The Davao Chinatown also known as Davao City Chinatown or 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

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

Faith and devotion has been a wide influence in molding the country's culture and norms. Buddhist and Taoist temples defines the rich cultural significance of the area. Christian churches from different denominations are one of the city's destinations for church devotees.

  • Long Hua Buddhist Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in the island of Mindanao, it is located in 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 in 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]
  • Mindanao Taoist Temple is located between Cabaguio Ave. and Dacudao, Adgao District.[8][9]
  • Davao Chinese Baptist Church, located in Guzman St, Poblacion District, Davao City[10]
  • Santa Ana Shrine Parish is a
    Catholic church located in Santa Ana Avenue.[11]

Establishments

Wide array of shopping malls, hardware stores, restaurants, retail outlets, and wholesale stores are usually found in every streets of the area. Most of them are owned by Chinese Filipino families who were majority are originated in

Chinese Filipinos
in Davao City since then. Affordable various fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Different dry items are also available in kiosks and stalls.

Academic institutions

The Chinatown is also a home of learning institutions spanning from basic education programs to tertiary schools.

  • Archdiocese of Davao
    in Davao City, Philippines. The college was founded in 1951 by the Congregation of the Religious of the Virgin Mary Sisters and then acquired by the Foreign Mission Society of Quebec (PME Fathers) in 1956.
  • San Pedro College, erected along Guzman Street since 1956, is a private, Catholic, research, coeducational basic and higher education institution run by the Dominican Sisters of the Trinity in Davao City.

Transportation

The common mode of transportation of the city are PUVs (public utility vehicles) such as

cabs reaching upon several landmarks is the alternative ride for a convenient travel built with GPS or the Global Positioning System
.

Gallery

Unity Arch along Ramon Magsasay Avenue fronting Magsaysay Park
Road along Ramon Magsasay Avenue with a view of a street signage
Angle of the Unity Arch from the exit viewpoint facing Magsaysay Park along Ramon Magsasay Ave.

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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