August is a festive mood for Davao, It is when they celebrate the month long Kadayawan Festival which is tagged as The King of Festival. It is a celebration of thanksgiving for the gift of nature, the wealth of culture, the bounties of harvest and serenity of living. Kadayawan is derived from Mandaya word "madayaw" which is a friendly greetings meaning good, valuable, superior or beautiful..
This year theme "Ten Tribes, One Vibe" showcase the ethnic groups that comprised the 10 different tribe in Davao. They are the tribes of Ata, Matigsalug, Ovu-Manuvo, Klata-Djangan, Tagabawa, Tausog, Maguindanao, Maranao, Kagan, and Sama.
Every year, hundred of thousand visitors from different part of the country and even part of the world flocks to Davao specially during third week of August to witness this grand and colorful occasion. Among them are Search for Hiyas ng Kadayaan, showcase of Mindanawon fashion and floral arts, river festival, indiginous music exhibition, dance parties, the much awaited street dancing (Indak Indak sa Kadalanan) and the floral float parade (Pamulak Kadayawan)
It was indeed enriching experience for us and with amazing showcase of events to explore in Kadayawan,
MALL EVENTS, Abreeza Mall Aug. 19
