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Mindanao, a large island mass found in the southern region of the beautiful Philippines, contains different colorful and unique cultures. With the many cultures mixed and matched in this island, it comes at no surprise that different festivals are celebrated as well. These festivals’ different themes and subjects are a good reflection on the dynamic identity of Mindanao. From festivals as tributes to harvests, to conservation and celebration of ethnic and traditional practices, Mindanao festivals are meant to be visited by all.

To get an idea on that unique Mindanao experience, here are a few of the many beautiful Mindanao festivals that you may want to travel and participate in.

Kalimudan Festival
Done in culturally significant Sultan Kudarat, the Kalimudan Festival is a beautiful festival that strives to maintain and conserve the ethnic and traditional practices found solely in Mindanao. Kalimudan, a Maguindanaon phrase for “informal gathering”, is aptly named due to it being a nexus or hub for the different tribal dances, songs and practices done in the festival. One can get a good view of Mindanao’s colorful past and experience authentic traditional activities in the Kalimudan festival.

Tuna Festival
As being the tuna fish capital of the Philippines, Gen. Santos City takes pride on its main produce by making a festival as a tribute to it. The Tuna festival features entertaining street dances, band performances, celebrity appearances and a parade filled with Tuna designed floats. Well visited by people all around the world, Gen. Santos’ Tuna Festival also features a diverse range of tuna dishes to choose and eat from. Local and international chefs duke it out in this festival to create tasty and unique tuna themed dishes. All in all, a fun and gastronomic festival worth your time and appetite.

Kadayawan sa Dabaw
Dubbed as the “festival of all festivals”, the Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival in Davao city takes tribute on some of the city’s best and freshest products – flowers and fruits. As a tribute to a bountiful harvest, streets are filled with a myriad of colorful performances, creating an illusion of being in a kaleidoscope world. With dancers decked out in fruits and flowers; and energetic dance competitions, you won’t get bored in this grand festival.

These are just some of the best festivals that Davao has to offer for tourists. There’s actually a lot more, so to maximize your experience, book a flight and explore Mindanao!