The month of August brings a festive and colorful event for the Dabawenyo of Davao, Philippines. Called Kadayawan sa Dabaw, this weeklong activity is observed to thank God for plentiful harvest of fruits and orchids. A parade of fresh fruits and flowers, and street dancing enliven the event participated by beautiful girls with their colorful costumes. Ethnic tribes including the Manobos and the Bagobos make the occasion culturally lively with their strong colors of red and black.
An exciting event is Horse Fighting where stallions fight each other. The prize is to mate with a mare. The festival also is not complete without the Bya'Neng ng Kadayawan or the Miss Kadayawan beauty contest.
While in Davao, take time to go to the Philippine Eagle Center, home to at least 30 Philippine eagles. The Center is found in Malagos, Baguio District, Davao City, a 45 minute ride away from downtown Davao.
Take buses or vans take to Calinan and once here, tricycles, motorcycles and jeepneys are bound for Malagos. The Philippine Eagle Center is open 8am to 5pm daily.
Davao is also endowed with white-sand beach resorts in the nearby Samal Island and Eden Nature Park.
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