A Close Encounter With Davao's Indigenous Tribes

The Kadayawan sa Davao is one festival that most Dabawenyos look forward to, myself included (although I'm not really a full-fledged Dabawenya just a self-proclaimed adopted one). There are many reasons to be excited about this mother of festivals and these include the various events lined up by the city government and its partners every year.

This year, I made sure to visit the Kadayawan Village at Magsaysay Park. What made my trip there more exciting was the presence of my two children whom I brought along last Wednesday. From the entrance, the festive mood at the cultural village  was already felt. There was a long line of people, young and old, wanting to get inside and see up close the tribal houses of Davao's 11 indigenous tribes and the tribesmen as well.