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DAVAO CITY—Owning to Davao’s distinct and fascinating history, the Kadayawan sa Dabaw Festival has become an ageless tradition. Just as you thought that the merrymaking season is over, the festival of festivals continues, profusely flourishing and accentuated by a week-long pulsating adventure in this tropical city.

For more than two decades, the Kadayawan has never failed to enchant visitors, who are always overwhelmed by the metro’s utmost exuberance. Marking its 24th year, this festival – commemorated every third week of August – has been touted as one of the most vibrant celebrations in Mindanao.

The word Kadayawan originated from the word madayaw, which means “something beautiful, good, and noble.” Nourished and nurtured by over a century’s rich cultural heritage and preserved in the golden pages of a wonderful saga, Davao has been quite an attraction for both locals and tourists, who trudge to the city to witness the grand celebration of the bountiful harvest of fruits and flowers in full bloom.

For visitors who want to get a clearer picture of Davao’s nightscape, the fete also has what is known as the Kaan-Dawet (food festival); revelers nibble and guzzle around the avenue, while a number of performing artists jam the air with nostalgic to contemporary melodies, sweeping the crowd in pandemonium.

Highlighting Kadayawan’s novelty is the floral float parade, depicting Davao’s abundant wealth in wildlife and the capital’s copious natural resources. It is the time of the year when the region’s flora and fauna proliferate in every recess and crevice of the metropolis.

Among the festival’s customary activities are Yanog ug Yugyugan sa Dalan (street dancing), Mutya ng Kadayawan, and an agro-trade fair, along with an assortment of other events that exhibit a selection of supreme revelry.

Just like the residents themselves, tourists who come to celebrate the Kadayawan should make it a point to drop by Aldevinco, a one-stop shop for mementos that sell fresh sea pearls, batik, native bags, and a lot more.

Never miss this opportunity to fully appreciate the city’s unparalleled beauty. With its fresh air and determination to remain clean and green, Davao has become a haven for rest and recreation all year round. There is always unfeigned abundance of fresh harvest from both land and sea in the world’s largest city. Moreover, Davao has earned its erstwhile trademark as a melting pot, with a growing number of Filipinos and foreigners alike retiring in this somewhat blithe neighborhood, where the fusion of diverse cultures may be witnessed.

A toast of good ol’ San Miguel Beer in celebration of Davao’s biggest and grandest party! Prime yourself for the imminent festival of festivals and experience a dose of the good life.