In Davao del Sur, Kapatagan has recently become one
of the most popular outdoor adventure destinations for tourists who want to
appreciate nature at its finest. With its several delightful sights to see and
experience, it is truly a perfect quiet respite from the everyday noise of
urban life.
Located at the foot of Mount Apo, the entire valley
has lush vegetation with a rich variety of wildlife amid towering forest trees
and stately pine trees in a well-manicured grass. It is also blessed with a
cool weather comparable to that of Baguio and Bukidnon.
Within the valley, there are a number of beautiful destinations
to visit. One of these is the Kublai Art Garden where various sculptures and some
art pieces of Mindanaoan artist, Ray Mudjahid "Kublai" Millan, are
showcased. Located in a landscape of lush greenery, it has also the Mount Apo,
the Philippines' highest mountain peak, as its backdrop.
The Agong House
Kublai Millan has turned the entire place into one
huge canvas filled with his artworks. The quirky characters of sculptures are
scattered all over the field while being blown by cold winds. At the very heart
of various sculptures and art pieces is the Agong House. It is a one-of-a-kind
and eccentric-looking structure which is patterned after a percussion
instrument that is widely used by the Mindanaoan tribes called the “Agong.” It is actually a rest house of
the artist himself, who graciously allows the visitors to take a peek inside it.
The Kublai Art Garden is definitely a nice place to
visit. It is recommended for those travelers who love to enjoy nature,
appreciate arts, and at the same time want to understand the culture in the
area.
How to reach the Kublai Art Garden
The Kublai Art Garden is about two hours drive from
downtown Davao City, or an hour away from of Digos City proper. There are also buses
at the Ecoland Bus Terminal in Davao City that ply to Digos City, and then, you
can hire a utility van from Digos Terminal to Kapatagan. There is also a 5 to
10 minute motorcycle ride readily available at the Kapatagan Market. However,
the easiest and most convenient way to reach the site is through a private
transportation.
Note: The photos posted above are not mine.
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