Adventures of Aci Girl | Kadayawan Festival | Photo by Rodel Flordeliz |
All set and booked for an early morning flight going to someplace I've never been.
And that city is definitely included in my travel bucket list!
I'm super duper excited, I'm going to where the freshest fruits were sold at a very affordable price, Where the bonggacious Kadayawan Festival was held, and I think that this is known to many... and tagged as The Durian Capital of the Philippines.
Yasss! I'm going to Davao City!!!
Aci Girl went to Davao City for the Kadayawan Festival 2018 |
Just Arrived: Francisco Bangoy International Airport (Davao City)
Upon arrival, ramdam na ang festivity mga beshie, that distinct sound of Kulintang and graceful folk dancers will be the first to greet you!
Aci Girl went to Davao City for the Kadayawan Festival 2018 |
Welcome to Davao City!!!
Aci Girl went to Davao City for the Kadayawan Festival 2018 |
I'm here for work, to cover the Kadayawan Festival 2018. Our itinerary was loaded with activities and agad-agad we found ourselves amazed on the first event we are about to cover: The 2018 Kadayawan Ball. Kadayawan Ball is just one of the many events lined up for the Kadayawan Festival in Davao.
What I've noticed in Davao is that it's Multi-Cultural. Wala lang... 11 tribes lang naman are habituating in this beautiful city. All have their very own unique characteristic, different religion, different dialect, Artistic clothing, and Beautiful houses. More kwento later.
Going back to the 2018 Kadayawan Ball, 20 Local designers who are also the top 20 finalists took inspiration from the 11 tribes in Davao. Creating a uniquely artsy and fashionable piece made with locally.
The 2018 Kadayawan Ball |
Israeli Ambassador Effie Ben Matityau and Davao City's Beautiful Mayor, Sarah Duterte-Carpio graced the said event. She was lookin' so lovely in her sophisticated gown made by Aztec Barba.
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The 2018 Kadayawan Ball |
The Panel of Judges: Ronnie Cruz, Lulu Tan-Gan, Rajo Laurel, John Herrera and Cary Santiago.
The 2018 Kadayawan Ball |
The 2018 Kadayawan Ball |
Students, hobbyist, and artisans flaunt their craftsmanship to a different level showcasing their talent with their fashion accessory creations. Davaoenos are known for their extraordinary works of "Habi" -Weaving.
Habi Kadayawan 2017 Grand Winner |
Habi Kadayawan 2018 |
Habi Kadayawan 2018 |
Habi Kadayawan 2018 |
Habi Kadayawan 2018 |
Habi Kadayawan 2018 |
D-11 by Carmaela Braceros Alcantara |
Habi Kadayawan Fashion Accessories Design Competition | Season 2
D-11 by Carmaela Braceros Alcantara | Professional Category
Pahidungog by Kathryn Fanlo | Hobbyists/Artisans Category
Panyas by Rhayan Orillo | Student Category
2nd Regional Travel Fair
The 2nd regional travel was held at SM Lanang, Davao City.
It was a 3-day event that will showcase a 2-day Business-to-Consumer B2C selling of domestic tour packages and a half-day for Business-to-Business B2B, wherein invited tour operators participated on. This is also a great opportunity to sell other domestic tour packages just in time for the coming lean season.
The TPB, Tourism Promotions Board through the domestic Promotions Department will develop and implement aggressive marketing strategies in attracting, encouraging, increasing and sustaining domestic travel businesses nationwide in strategic partnership with the local suppliers.
Mr. Arnold T. Gonzalez, OIC Tourism Promotions Board |
Mr. Arturo Boncato Jr., Tourism Regulation Coordination and Resources Generation Department of Tourism |
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the 2nd Regional Travel Fair 2018 |
Kadayawan Square |
Indak - Indak sa Kadayawan
+ KosPlay Kadayawan
Held at the Kadayawan Square
Pamulak sa Kadayawan
Pitik Kadayawan
Alden Richards also went to The Kadayawan Festival! In full costume get-up as HammerMan of his "pinagbibidahang" TV series in GMA titled Victor Magtanggol that is airing right after 24 Oras.
My Thoughts: Davao is like a dream city for me. Same as what Palawan made me feel. Everyone is so happy, contented and living life simply. It seems so peaceful, and people are living in perfect harmony. Even though they differ in many ways, they are kind of United and Super Proud of their roots.
It was my first time covering the Kadayawan Festival in Davao. Also, my first time setting foot to Mindanao. This trip opened my eyes to see that a simple life is possible. Living clean and green is also a way to go and being proud of your heritage and culture is such an amazing experience.
I am really amazed at how Davao was like. I'm proud of its people, its best-tasting yet super affordable and fresh fruits like mangosteen and of course, Durian and their seafood are the freshest too. The old style weaving, and working their magic, incorporating the undying passion on their masterpieces and had it shown in a Fashion Show dubbed as The 2018 Kadayawan Ball and the Habi Kadayawan.
Last but not the least, You should not dare miss The Kadayawan Village. It's a must see pasyalan! Really!!! And of course the Kadayawan Festival!!! As I've said, it was a very bonggaciously celebrated festival in DAVAO.
Super Thanks, TPB and DOT Davao for having me!
Special thanks to Balik Pinas, Balik Saya.
Wait, my kwento is not yet done...
Abangan pa my upcoming feature pretty soon about....
Kadayawan Village |
Bistro Selera |
Apo ni Lola Durian Delicacies |
Chippens Buffet Restaurant |
Museo Dabawenyo |
Central 911 - Davao City |
D'Bone Collector Museum |
Malagos Chocolate Museum |
Ang ganda nman ng parada sa davao,makulay at ang ganda ng mga shots nyo jan,mam😊
ReplyDeleteYay sana kung nagkataaon nkapag work ako jan sa davao nakita ko rin ung maganda at makuLay na parade jan ..
ReplyDeleteYay sana nakita ko rin at naexperience manood ng fiesta kadayawan jan sa davao kung natuLoy lang ako sa dati kong work (G2)
ReplyDeleteWow,dito yung hometown ni duterte super ganda daw dito Sabi ng mga davaeno na and to sa manila G2
ReplyDeletewoooowwww!!! sarap naman po jan Ms. Aci🤩🤩🤩😍😍😍
ReplyDeleteG2
I love how giveaways made me discover great bloggers and blog posts. I love reading your blogs Miss Aci, it feels like you take me to great places of the Philippines .I love how Filipinos are so artistic ,I love how great our products are na maipapagmamalaki talaga, if we only appreciate more of Filipino's work I guess mas lalong makikita ang ganda ng Pilipinas and if we only take good care most especially of our environment, since you're travelling on different city of the Philippines I want to see too how you travel zero-waste as traveler Miss Aci ,that would be a great blog I guess . Hope I could experience Davao City too, soon. (G2)
ReplyDeleteOhhh namiss ko durian! Arghhhhhh! G2
ReplyDeleteAng ganda ng Davao. Hope I can visit Davao someday 😊G2
ReplyDeleteWow ganda ng Davao,thanks sa pag tour
ReplyDeleteLaking davao ako momsh..GNda po talaga jn
ReplyDeleteAng ganda ng Davao. Grabe ung mga tanawin. Wow na wow
ReplyDeleteAng sarap naman po sa davao. Ang sarap magpunta lalo nat ang ganda ng place 💜💜
ReplyDeleteAng Saya naman jan sa DAVAO.Isa sa ipagmamalaking Festival sa Pilipinas..
ReplyDeleteKaren Joy Daban
Pasig city
Gustung gstu q ding mka rating ng davao 😍
ReplyDelete-Ahneinj Zapiter
Ganda talaga ng fiesta sa davao lalo na pag pinapanuod ko sila sa balita dahil sa successful na fiesta nila Pangarap ko pumunta dito..
ReplyDeleteAntoniette Sanchez David / Quezon City