Celebrate Craftsmanship and Art in the Land of Promise at this Year’s Kadayawan Festival

Hailed as the Land of Promise, Davao City boasts its richness in biodiversity and natural resources. Hence, every third week of August, the City celebrates its blessings and bountiful harvest through the Kadayawan Festival, an annual event that Davaoeños and tourists, alike anticipate. Early Davaoeños and members of different tribes used to commemorate the fantastic season they had by displaying various produce such as fruits, vegetables, fruits, and flowers on their mats and in front of their homes. They also used to perform dances and songs, which has become a tradition that is observed until today. The Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan, which literally translates to “Dancing on the Streets” is the annual parade where different Davao communities and tribes dance in costumes and interact with the viewers. Aside from their enjoyable performances, this is also a great opportunity for travelers and locals to learn more about the land’s rich history. With Davao’s eleven (11) local tribes, there is surely a lot that you can learn from this parade.

Nowadays, there are far more other things to celebrate every Kadayawan aside from the tribes’ bountiful harvest. This includes the craftsmanship and artistic prowess of Davaoeños which dates several decades back. Woodmaking is among the prominent skills of Davaoeños which has gained attention outside Davao. Casa Bella by AB Frank is among the known solid wood furniture makers in Davao with products varying from furniture to art pieces. Owing to their designers’ excellence in style, techniques, and materials honed by years of experience and sector expertise, Casa Bella’s artisan crafts stand out among other solid wood designs in the market. 

Casa Bella has had a wide array of clients ranging from commercial business owners looking for office furniture, to residential homeowners looking for art pieces to turn their house into a home. The solid wood materials they use in their products ensure their functionality and durability that can withstand wear and tear throughout time. Aside from that, aesthetics is also among the main factors considered in the design of the products. This allows them to be flexible and blend in perfectly with existing room designs, or even stand out as a center art piece. To name a few, Casa Bella crafts tables, seating pieces, bed frames, doors, headboards, and mirror frames. Their designs were intricately carved by their designers to reflect the client’s taste and personality, which adds character to their spaces. In addition to wooden pieces, Casa Bella also offers upholstery and reupholstery services to boost the comfortability and aesthetics of your spaces. 

As we celebrate Kadayawan this year on August 15 - 21, let us come together and commemorate the craftsmanship of Davaoeños. Catch Casa Bella’s pop-up booth, one of the Kadayawan 2022 Furniture Exhibitors at Davao Convention Center, and get the chance to learn more about the thought and creation process that goes into their products by interacting with their team. You may also ask for a quotation for projects that you might be working on at the moment. Surely, the solid wood quality of Casa Bella’s products will not disappoint. Let us support local and support local wood furniture manufacturers in Davao.