Filipinos love Fiestas and Festivals: Davao Kadayawan Festival

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Fiestas and Festivals are usually marked by colors and sharing of nature's bounty.

The Kadayawan Festival is an annual celebration in Davao City, Philippines, known for its vibrant colors, cultural showcases, and bountiful harvests. It is a week-long festival held every August, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of the region's indigenous tribes, such as the Bagobo, Ata, and Manobo. The festival features street dances, floral floats, trade fairs, and food markets, showcasing the region's abundance of fruits and flowers. Kadayawan, which means "good fortune" or "happiness," is a time for the people of Davao to come together and celebrate their blessings, unity, and cultural diversity.