Davao: Its People and Culture
Davao is considered as the "Melting Pot of Culture" in the Philippines. In the past, people from diverse ethnic groups and backgrounds have come to settle in Davao and called it home. These ethnics groups consists of Bagobos, Bilaan, Mansakas, Mandayas, and the Atas. Other Muslim groups from different parts of Sulu and Mindanao also came to love this place. These Muslim tribes are the Tausug, Maguindanaons, Maranaos and Kalagans. And then during the Spanish occupation, people from Luzon and Visayas also came here. These resulted in a highly diverse population of Davao.
Today, the people of Davao, known as the Dabawenyos, is a diverse as ever. In spite of its diversity, it is a surprise to many that these people also live in unity and support in promoting peace and prosperity in the land.
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