Kadayawan Festival in Davao City

Davao has developed accepting and appreciating differences in culture and traditions. Since its acclamation as city, many ethnic groups arrived and assimilated easily to the early tribes. This has long made Davao a multi-cultural city.

Just like other cities in the Philippines, Davao City has a wide population of Catholics. Catholic churches and chapels spread on the city along with temples, mosques, and other places of worship.

One of the Spanish influences that still lives today is the celebration of each barrios (or villages) of their respective "Fiesta". This celebration serves as the acknowledgement of the day of their respective "patron" Saints. During this celebration, songs dances and other forms of arts and amusements from different cultures are brought out creatively into the eyes of public. Showcases like those are even brought to the highest level during the celebration of the biggest "fiesta" of all - The "Kadayawan" Festival.