An alternative library for Davao book lovers

For those who want to read but who are running out of good books, an alternative reading center has just opened in at the heart of Davao City.

One will find plenty of books and magazines at the Do?a Luisa Villa Abrille Memorial Library. (davaotoday.com photo by Barry Ohaylan)

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Museo Dabawenyo opens

UNVEILING. The inauguration of the Museo Dabawenyo highlights the grand opening of Araw ng Dabaw celebration. Created through a city ordinance, the nine million peso building houses city artifacts, documents and other priceless objects that speak of the city's history, people and culture. The city government invites Davao's oldest families to donate materials and other historical items for the museum. (davaotoday.com photo by Jonald Mahinay)

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My affair with tikoy

Tikoy! Cooked to golden-brown perfection. (davaotoday.com photo by Jonald Mahinay)

Tikoy is the star of the Chinese New Year feast. In fact, it is called the Chinese New Year pudding. The sweet cake -- made from glutinous rice, wheat starch, lard, water, and sugar -- should never be absent from the table as it symbolizes family unity and closeness.

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