New ‘Hiyas’ queen from Kagan Tribe

The candidate of the Kagan tribe was crowned this year’s Hiyas sa Kadayawan.

Nes-Ann Naraga, 22 years old from Bunawan Davao City, a nursing graduate of University of Southern Mindanao, Kabacan Campus bested 11 other entries during the search of Hiyas sa Kadayawan 2018.

Her winning statement:  “As one of the candidates of Hiyas sa Kadayawan, It’s an opportunity for us IP’s to be part of this prestigious event where we can showcase the qualities of our cultures, It will be an opportunity for me as Kagan to represent my own  tribe.”

Naraga’s answer to the question nailed it for her: How will you describe a Hiyas sa Kadayawan.

11 Davao tribe beauties, who exuded undeniable confidence with a heart, vied for the Hiyas crown on Saturday afternoon at the RMC Filoil Flying V Event Center.

Proving that they are more than just beautiful faces, the candidates expressed their advocacies and intelligence concerning the people of Davao.

Crowned Hiyas ng Panaghiusa or runner-up was Sittie Aisha Salim of Maranao tribe, a 4th year BS Tourism Management of STI College Davao and the only Muslim tribe from the top three, while the Hiyas ng Kalambuan title went to Karen Joy Dowing of the Bagobo-Klata tribe, a AB Social Studies graduate of Holi Cross of Calinan.

Naraga, in an interview after winning the contest, was thankful and dedicate her success to Kagan tribe.
“It’s been a long time since we got this award and I am happy and thankful to God, because he gave want I want to achieve,” said Naraga.

“Hiyas sa Kadayawan” is a prestigious search for the symbolic gem of the Festival. Eleven young women representing the distinguished 11 tribes of Davao will vie for the title. The lady, who embodies her indigenous culture and wisdom in this modern times will be crowned “Hiyas sa Kadayawan”.

Meanwhile, Kadayawan sa Dabaw Festival director Gatchi Gatchalian said he was happy with the outcome of the event.

Gatchalian also praised the representatives of the 11 tribes who gave their best in the course of the contest.

 

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