The lion guide’s mask is made out of papier mache. So with the heads of the lion and the dragon, coupled with bamboo to move the mouth, which needs to be able to open and close. Their bodies are made with some kind of silky cloth. The lion needs two persons to operate while the dragon needs at least eight. (davaotoday.com photo by Jonald Mahinay)

Big dragon and lion movements require big drums. (davaotoday.com photo by Jonald Mahinay)

The firetruck is one of the many four-wheeled contingents of the parade. Davao Chinatown’s arch was not completed in time for the parade. However, parade organizers say it is due to be finished soon. (davaotoday.com photo by Jonald Mahinay)

comments powered by Disqus