Kadayawan Festival 2016 Schedule of Activities

Davao City is the land of the Philippines Eagles and scrumptious Durian. KADAYAWAN is a celebration of life and thanksgiving for the abundant gifts of nature and peaceful living. It derives from the pleasant Dabawenyo greeting, " Madayaw". Davao means good, precious, and beautiful.

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Several events are lined up which is usually held every third week of August. This year the Festival Highlights are as follows:

August 20(Saturday) - Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan (Street Dancing Competition). A street dance competition participated in different schools, communities, and organization in their colorful tribal costumes and jewels.

August 21 (Sunday) - Pamulak sa Kadalanan (Floral Float Competition). Thousands of colorful flowers are formed into different shapes that the creator prefers. Aside from the fresh flowers, they include also fresh fruits. This is the most-watched even in the annual festival.