We used to go to Aldevinco for souvenirs. This was located across from the Marco Polo Hotel and near Ateneo de Davao. Aldevinco and Marco Polo are now closed but the owner of Aldevinco built and opened a new building where people can now shop for local products whether for souvenirs, furnishings and decors, or personal items (e.g., clothes to comply with Filipiniana dress code for government workers).
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| Some large items that you can use for your home as decor or accent. Many of these might also be suitable for museums! |
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| There are many jewelry shops selling various items. Of course, pearls are the most in demand from these stores. I was joking with the wife that she can't be left alone in these shops. So much temptation! |
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| The shops selling Filipiniana and ASEAN clothing are very popular not just for souvenirs but for clothes you will actually wear. The Civil Service Commission (CSC) issued a memo that all government employee must wear Filipiniana on Mondays. On the first Monday of the month, they may wear ASEAN clothing. So batik from Indonesia or Malaysia or perhaps silk shirts from Thailand can be worn on first Mondays. Accessories are also quite popular including shawls and vests. |
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| Various Filipiniana for the ladies |
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| And then there are the various souvenir shops with items like boxes, plates, chairs, chests, umbrellas, etc. You can also buy replica canons and pottery. |
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| Various items on display at one of the shops. Aside from clothing, they also have bags, wallets, table runners, hankies, and headwear. |
The Poblacion Market is a one-stop shop for a lot of items especially souvenirs for when you travel to Davao. The shopkeepers are very accommodating to customers and you can easily establish a "suki" there for your clothes or even jewelry.
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