museum reopens

The Museo Dabawenyo has finally reopened after full renovation of its interior. It is located in Magallanes St. on the rear of SP (Sanguniang Panlungsod) Building and Osmena Park. Recently an exhibit was held by an artist who also works for a media company. Today, the museum also showcases the works of local photographers and an art exhibit featuring the profoundly rich paintings and sculptures done by members of the indigenous communities here in Davao. The exhibits are one of the many activities for the much awaited event of the city this August, the Kadayawan Festival.





I consider the opening of this small museum in a very accesible location as one of the most important turning point of this young city's history. There may still be a long way to go, but it will ensure with the city tranforming more with highly cultured, art appreciative, civilized locals, and less of the nightmarish concern of living with seemingly modern but mediocre minded, materialistic, art-clueless society.