GARDENS OF MALASAG ECO – TOURISM VILLAGE
GARDENS OF MALASAG ECO – TOURISM VILLAGE
It was four years ago since I last visited Gardens of Malasag Eco – Tourism Village . I have had fresh memoirs there with my classmates in college when we’re about to graduate. I don’t really know why but I always had the urge to revisit the place. It seemed like it was once ancestral place.
Gardens of Malasag are situated in Sitio Malasag, Cugman, which is 15 minutes drive from Cagayan de Oro City. The place is a cultural glimpse of historical Philippine tribal groups such as Talaandigs, Higao-non, Subanon, Maranaos and Ifugaos. Tribal culture is depicted through representations of tribal houses, arts and practices. The splendor of these ancestral houses was heightened with flora and fauna.
From Gaisano Mall, I took PUJ (Public Utility Jeepney) which is Gusa liner. It took me 15 minutes to reach Cugman and eventually took off for a motorcycle ride ($0.3/person) going to the destination.
At last I arrived in the place. Somehow, I felt rejuvenated when I finally had the chance to be in the place again. I paid $0.6 for the entrance fee and was given a map. The graceful Higaunon cultural dance welcomed me to the place. Of course, I grabbed the chance to pose with them.
I roamed around the ancestral house first. Of course, it’s a solemn moment of communing with your past ancestors. Then, I found myself in the camp ground contemplating the scenery of natural beauty. The clear, cool, and inviting pool water summoned me for a third revisit. Of course, by that time I’ll be bringing with me my swimming gears. The next destination was the picnic area. It was a quite a silent place. It’s a good resting place. The humming birds caught my attention, so I rushed to the mini-zoo. I saw different species of birds especially the Philippine Eagle. I tried to catch her attention but she seriously stood still with claws strongly clutched to the branch of the tree. There were also snakes of different colors. There are also rabbits, wild cat, monkey, alligator and of course humans (just kidding!). There is hanging bridge but I never had the chance to cross it.
Too bad it rained hard and I hurriedly headed to the Resto House and ordered some mango shake for $1. I stayed there until the rain stopped. I couldn’t leave the place without any memento, so I rushed to the Souvenir Shop and bought a T-shirt for $3.
It was just a three-hour historical trek yet a fruitful journey of the past. It was quite different Garden before. Now, it is a Garden well-treasure as it was well taken cared of. The staffs are trying to boost further CDO’s tourism through its rich culture and natural beauty.
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