LOVE the sheer joy
of one of the country’s biggest
celebrations.
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KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL
When
Every 3rd week of August
What to expect
This series of events commemorate
Davao’s centuries-old tradition of
ethnic tribes converging at the
foot of Mt. Apo to thank Manama,
the supreme being, for a bountiful
harvest.
Outstanding displays of merriment
include floral floats, tourism
exhibits, a dazzling parade of tribal
costumes, and a day-long street
dancing festival called Indak-indak
sa Kadalanan.
Where
Davao City
How to get there:
Fly from Manila, Cebu, Iloilo,
Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro,
Zamboanga City, and Singapore.
Or ride a bus from all points in
Mindanao.
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FESTIVALS 101