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Davao in exotic Southern Philippines is where colorful ethnic tribes, rare flora and fauna continue to thrive. Davao is Southern Philippine's premier destination, with its vast banana and pineapple plantations, white sand beaches, the rare orchid called the Philippine Eagle, and the durian, a heavenly fruit for the connoisseur. An excursion to Lake Cebu, South of Davao, is a trip backs in time-where the gentle T'bolis continue to weave intricately designed fabrics and delicately crafted jewelry and ornaments. The Mandayas, another indigenous tribe of Davao, have preserved their traditional arts and crafts, including some spectacular dance rituals.

Suggestions:

Theme Party:
* Dabaw Etnika (Ethnic Davao)
* Exotic Islands

Venues:
* Coconut Palace
* Nayong Pilipino's Mindanao Pavilion
* Selected hotels and resorts can recreate an exotic setting in their function rooms, gardens.
* In Davao, highly recommended are the Davao Insular Hotel gardens; the Davao Pearl Farm Beach Resort, or any of its island resorts.

Entertainment:
* Tribal Dance

Gifts:
* Mandaya/Tinalak handwoven accessories
* T'boli jewelry pieces and accessories
* Ethnic handpainted painted jars/accessories
* Orchids
* Durian fruits or preserves