”Madayaw Dabaw”, “Madayaw na adlaw”, “Madayaw na pag-abot” are the most common greetings that we can hear from our real-blooded-davaoeÑo elders. How unique madayaw term is, so much more its meaning which is goodness, beauty, and marvel. That is why Kadayawan Festival has come to an existence. Kadayawan Festival is the davaoeÑos' way of expressing gratitude towards the giver of life, the Almighty; His benevolence to explicit superabundance. If you come here for a vacation, attend the Kadayawan Festival, and ask for Davao’s tropical bounties, you’ll just realize later that it’s tiresome memorizing them all. Lansonez, Mangosteen, Rambutan, Mango, Pomelo, Papaya, Marang, and the greatest among the others: Durian.

“Sometimes, we put something into until there is room for nothing more.” That’s what people often say whenever they eat the much irresistible Durian. Why? It is because Durian has a delightful and an inviting taste. “Durian tastes like heaven. No other fruit could be as pleasurable as Durian. ”, BeeDee2000 said. Now, we could tell that Durian is indeed irresistible for testimonials could prove that it is too strong and fascinating. Clever, isn’t it?

During Kadayawan Festival, a “Mutya Ng Davao” is being chosen who will later play an important role to the society. The Mutya ng Davao will be an influential and effective agent of promoting Davao City in all its endeavors, specifically, Davao City’s source of income such as tourism, Davao-made products, fruit cultivation and flower cultivation. She will not only promote the bounties that Davao has but will also help in reducing the rates of crime and poverty. Mutya ng Davao is a perfect opportunity for women who are aiming to make Davao City more prodigious and more progressive.

Interpretative, theatrical, or melodramatic dancing is what we have during the “Indak-indak sa Kadalanan”. It is one of the scenic formal exhibitions the Kadayawan Festival has; portraying the customs, traditions, and culture of the Indigenous groups of Davao City; showing off their eminent and distinguished characteristics as people preserving DavaoeÑos’ own cultural heritage.