They all want Kadayawan D
ABAWENYOS from walks of life like Kadayawan sa Dabaw to be held every year because it gives them pride and an opportunity to honor the indigenous peoples. It is also a worthwhile effort to nurture and develop their culture and a great event that can showcase their identity as a people in solidarity and sundry other positive reasons. Of the 100 Dabawenyos asked by Edge Davao personally or by text message whether they like Kadayawan to continue and why, only one person said he was not ready to comment, the rest said Kadayawan was a good thing. Here is a sampling of their statements: “ Tuloy ang Kadayawan. It’s god for our culture and tourism.” –Architect Chito Gavino, columnist “Kadayawan 2012 seems heavily funded. It is successful in mobilizing many sectors. Maganda.” - Cora Mae Baylon, native Dabawenya, Davao Chamber of Commerce officer “ Yes, it should be continued for as long it is always handled by competent personalities.” – Flor Colina, Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas “Of course, it is Davao’s pride.” – Blogie Robillo, blogger, diver “The initial concept of Kadayawan was to connect us to the historical roots of the festival in pre-hispanic time when native Dabawenyos were into weeklong festivities to thank the gods for the bountiful
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