DAVAO CITY – The 39th Kadayawan Festival here opened on Thursday evening, August 8, at Ramon Magsaysay Park on R. Magsaysay Ave. with government officials and people from different walks of life in attendance.
DAVAO CITY – The 39th Kadayawan Festival here opened on Thursday evening, August 8, at Ramon Magsaysay Park on R. Magsaysay Ave. with government officials and people from different walks of life in attendance.
“In marking another milestone, we recognized the true wealth and pride behind Davao City's development – our fellow Davaoeños,” Duterte said in a message read by Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, chairman of the city council committee on tourism and beautification. Duterte said the Kadayawan Cultural Village, among the festival’s highlights, situated at the park would reaffirm the diverse community’s unity as the entire city spotlights the traditions and ways of life of the 11 ethnolinguistic tribes here.
Vice Mayor J. Melchor Quitain Jr. here briefly discussed the Kadayawan Festival's history in his welcome remarks for guests and visitors’ information. He said Kadayawan will be celebrated every day with the tapestry designs. He added that they placed the designs inside the session hall to constantly remind them of the peace, unity, and harmony among Davaoeños.
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