insert text in a drawing area (gdk_draw_text deprecated)

["Marco Mussini" <marcomus libero it>]

Hi all,
I must insert a text in a drawing area but API documentation say that
gdk_draw_text is deprecated;
I suppose that pango must be used for this purpose. What function could I
use? (or have you an example of code?)
I have read all old post but there isn't any subject with answer about this
argument,

Thank you,
Marco Mussini