Arts & Culture

Kadayawan will feature abundance amidst high prices of rice

By GERMELINA A. LACORTE | Davao Today

The Kadayawan celebration in August this year will focus mainly on Davao's "tribal diversity," to give due recognition to the 10 tribal groups in the city. The commercial features the Davao tribes and projects reasons why tourists should visit Davao.

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Braga reminds Davaoenos of lesser known landmarks

By CJ KUIZON | Davao Today

Councilor said Davao's attractions should not be limited to People's Park, the Philippine Eagle conservation park, Malagos garden, Eden resort, Gap farm and the Crocodile farm but should also include lesser known sights that remind Davaoenos of their colorful culture and history.

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Davao’s tribute to Bob Marley helps to fight cancer

Joan Soco, former Mutya ng Dabaw, encourages Davaoe?os to support the local music talents during "reggae night" on May 11. The date happens to be the death anniversary of Nesta Robert "Bob" Marley, the British-African reggae musician who brought "mainstream cultural acceptance of reggae music outside of Africa." Various local bands perform at the free concert to celebrate cancer prevention month. A reggae festival is slated around the world this year to "confirm the universality of reggae," according to Bob Marley's website. More photos. (davaotoday.com photo by Barry Ohaylan)

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