DAVAO CITY—The red, blue, green, gold and yellow hues—bright and blinding under the August sun—mirror the intricate and unique culture of the indigenous peoples of Davao.
Drowning again the streets of Davao City next week, these colors will flutter in the air and explode into a whimsical display of the richness of native culture, no matter how diverse.
Everyone will go downtown to celebrate the Kadayawan Festival, as the indigenous peoples give thanks to their supreme being, Manama.
Tourists will learn to say “madayaw” and the poetry behind the Bagobo word for everything that is good and beautiful. And they, too, will be drawn to the enchanting smell and distinctly rich taste of durian—for their festival experience will never be complete without experiencing what is known as the “king of fruits.”
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