DAVAO ORIENTAL, Jan. 07 (PIA)—The Subangan Provincial Museum of Davao Oriental will formally be opened tomorrow giving visitors an eye-view of the rich cultural and historical heritage as well as the natural beauty and bounty of the province.
Subangan is a Bisayan term meaning “East” which the people of Davao Oriental perceives as a symbol of optimism and “resiliency to rise up and move forward to face challenges and trying times.” Provincial Gov. Corazon Malanyaon said in a message, citing the devastation that the Davao Oriental experienced last year due to Typhoon Pablo.
The provincial museum puts on display treasured relics, photos, videos, interactive visuals, documents, fabrics and other products as “proofs and testaments of the province’s culture and history.”
“It allows one to experience the breath-taking beauty of its natural wonders - the glorious cascading waters of Aliwagwag falls, the amazing pygmy forest and biodiversity sanctuary of Mount Hamiguitan Range, varied crystal waterfalls, pristine white sand beaches, verdant green islands, mysterious caves, and, tranquil rivers and lakes,” Malanyaon said.
Malanyaon also revealed the display of the fossilized 50-foot long sperm whale believed to be the largest in the Philippines and the 7th largest in the world, that went ashore in Governor Generoso in 2011.
“This display reminds us of our inherent duty to take care of the environment and natural resources - from the mountains to the seas...from ridges to reefs,” she said.
Aside from local government officials, Department of Tourism Assistant Sec. Arturo Boncato and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tadeo Lapid of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) are expected to grace the occasion.
To match the colorful museum display, cultural presentations and musical renditions will form part of the grand opening which is expected to draw a number of visitors invited by the provincial government of Davao Oriental. (PIA 11/ Jeanevive Duron-Abangan)
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