drums and gongs across the street

A throbbing, pulsating sound soon emanated from the windows of the Museum. An ethnic performance was being performed just across the steeet in Osmena Park. These indigenous performers from Ata-Manuvu tribe in colorful, unique and original attires beat their brass gongs (locally known as agong and kulintang) that reverberated in the air with that distinct, melodiously profound sound in celebration of Kadayawan Festival. They celebrate the thriving of their noble culture in its true wealth that had survived for many centuries, which can only be fittingly considered as priceless legacies. In Davao's Kadayawan, one witnesses the exciting, mystifying celebration of Humanity and Universality.