Around 115 contingents participated in what was touted to be the biggest
number of delegates who joined the 26th Kadayawan sa Dabaw’s most festive
Pamulak or Floral Float Parade. 

Uniquely designed floats of various shapes and sizes showcasing the abundant
vegetation of Davao Region snaked their way along the assigned routes where
a huge crowd is scattered from as far as the starting point in Magsaysay
Avenue. 

With the biggest win, Abreeza’s first experience with the floral float
competition earned it a deserving championship with a whooping P500,000 in
cash prize for the Open or Big Category

Abreeza’s float was explained as thus: “Like a breath of fresh air, Abreeza
Mall epitomizes the Davaoeno’s culture and lifestyle. It’s free-spirited,
child-like icon depicts a celebration of life, together with the children
happily running and joined together by the festive flaglets. The wealth of
culture is shown with representation of the different tribes in their ethnic
attire and musical instruments.”

“Davao’s bountiful harvest is represented by a colorful array of plants,
fruits, vegetables and flowers and a lush natural environment emphasized by
the uniting green landscape. Abreeza Mall celebrates the best of Davao and
breathes into its landscape a new breeze of progress and development.
ABREEZA brings Davao to full bloom.”



                    

Kisan Lu’s colorful float came in as 1st runner up, with a float design that
“symbolizes Davao City as a nurturing mother to her people filled with
nature’s abundance and bountiful harvest, making Davao as a progressive
place, thus, a premier city of Mindanao. It also represents the overwhelming
joy and excitement of diverse people in witnessing Davao’s celebration of
Kadayawan – its wide array and richness of fruits, flowers, diverse cultures
 pristine beaches plus the exotic and wonderful scenic spots, making Davao
as a must-see tourist destination paradise.” Kisan Lu won P300,000.00. 
Coming in as 2nd runner up was Synnex Concentrix, with a float representing
the “ethnic tribes of Davao symbolized by the iconic Durian fruit the city
is known for, as well as the array of flowers to showcase the rare blooms
that mark the unique and diverse flora of the region.” Concentrix won P100
000.00.

            

Consolation prizes of P50,000.00 each were given to Dreamvet Group
Philippines and Agdao Multi-Purpose Coop.
In the Small or Alternative Category, grand prize of P150,000.00 went to
Barangay Sasa, 1st runner up (P100,000.00) went to Klata Tribe and 2nd prize
of P50,000.00 was awarded to Rene B. Jereos’ float. Consolation prizes of
P25,000.00 each were given to Belle Vesti & Sr. Sto. Nino de Davao.
Imposing and impressive floats each paraded before the judges and thrilled
audience, with performances from marching bands in between (not to mention
the cars, motorcycles, and horses parade). The non-competing floats,
particularly those of the TV networks and popular brand products, gave the
crowd a boost with their celebrities in tow, bringing a wonderful and
fitting finale to yet another successful Kadayawan for Dabawenyos and
tourists alike. 

Duaw Dabaw Foundation Inc. and the festival committee members would like to
acknowledge the following Pamulak Kadayawan 2011 judges: Dr. Norberto Jim
Agad; Ms. Merchie Bustamante; Ms. Evangeline Go; Mr. Antonio Padilla and Mr.
Oscar Villanueva.