Datu Daya
Datu Daya was a legendary tribal chief in Kandaya, the place that is now known as Daanbantayan, Cebu, in the Philippines.[1]
According to oral tradition, Datu Daya was the leader of the first Malayan settlers in northern Cebu. The new settlers cleared forests and in a few years were able to establish a progressive Indianized local polity. Moro pirates continually attacked the community and kidnapped women and children until a bantayan (watchtower) was constructed to defend the town. For his leadership of the community, Datu Daya was idolized.
Cultural remnants[]
The town of Daanbantayan, Cebu has an annual celebration of chants and dances known as (literally, "a tribute to Daya").[2]
Before the conversion of the district now known as Daanbantayan into a town, it was known as Kandaya (kang Daya - Daya's place in Cebuano).
See also[]
- Rajah Humabon
- Lapu-lapu
- Ferdinand Magellan
- Miguel López de Legazpi
- Sri Lumay- Founder of Rajahnate of Cebu.
- Sinhapura
- Rajahnate of Cebu
- Kedatuan of Madja-as
- Cebu City
- Cebu
- History of the Philippines (900-1521)
- Chola Dynasty
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