Kadayawan Festival 2019 Schedule of Activities

KADAYAWAN is a festivity of life and thanksgiving for the plentiful gifts of nature and peaceful living. It derives from the pleasant Dabawenyo greeting, "Madayaw". Dayaw means good, precious, and beautiful.  So, if Madayaw is an adjective , Kadayawan is a nown, as in goodness or honesty.

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The Kadayawan festival is celebrated every August. Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan ( Street Dancing)will showcase dance contingents from the different regions of Mindanao. A people's celebration and merriment through choreographed and theatrical street-dancing completion anchored on indigenous garbs and cultural performances while Pamulak sa Kadayawan (Floral Float Parade) will showcase of blooming and lush flora in a float parade and competition teeming with artistry as the floats impress the festival's theme and blessings of bounty which are the main highlights of the Kadayawan sa Dabaw Festival 2019. It showcased the different colors, cultures and traditional dances of the different tribes of Davao and Mindanao as they paraded along the city.

Kadayawan Festival 2019 Schedule of Activities

August 17, 2019
Indak - Indak sa Kadalanan - Magsaysay Avenue to San Pedro Square Parade Route

August 24, 2019
Pamulak sa Kadayawan - Magsaysay Avenue to San Pedro Square Parade Route

KADAYAWAN VILLAGE
The 11 ethno-linguistic tribes in Davao Region include Ata, Iranun, Kagan, Klata-Guiangan, Maguindanaon, Maranao, Matigsalug, Ovu Manuvu, Sama, Taga-bawa and Tausug. Their ways, culture, and living are showcased in the village with authenticity.

Magsaysay Park

August 1-31 (10 AM-10PM)

AGRI-TRADE FAIRDisplay of green produce, flavor, and creation by the Floriculture Industry of Davao, Inc.
McArthur Highway
August 1-31 (8AM-6PM)

MISA PASASALAMATOpening mass
Magsaysay Park
August 2 Friday (3:30PM)

SUBANG SINUGDANAN UG PAG-ABLI SA KADAYAWANRe-enactment of convergence and the official opening ceremony of Kadayawan Festival
Magsaysay Park
August 2 Friday (4:30 PM)

KADAYAWAN SA DAVAO 3D LIGHT SHOW3D Light Show
City Hall
August 2-25 (6PM-10PM)

TABUAN SA KADAYAWANA weekend market that features food, plants, arts, dry goods, and Kadayawan-inspired products
Sta. Ana Wharf
August 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 (6PM-11PM)

MUGNA KADAYAWANAn on-the-spot wall art competition that narrates Davao community
Sta. Ana Wharf
August 3 Saturday (8 AM)

BANTAWAN CULTURAL PRESENTATIONA celebration to showcase the artisanal, food and cultural performances of the 11-Tribes.
Magsaysay Park
August 3-4, 10, 17-18 every Saturday and Sunday (5:30 PM)

ARAW NG MGA EMPLEYADOA fun-filled day for the City Government employees
Rizal Park
August 9, 2019, Friday (8AM-9PM)

KADAYAWAN DRAGON BOAT FESTIVALSta. Ana Wharf
August 10-11 Saturday-Sunday (5 AM)

HABI KADAYAWANFashion accessories and apparel design competition
Abreeza Ayala Mall
August 9 Friday (3 PM)

HIYAS SA KADAYAWAN CORONATIONA display of talent by the 11 Hiyas sa Kadayawan candidates – interpreting their respective tribes’ traditions and culture through colorful and engaging presentations.
RMC Petro Gazz Arena
August 11 Sunday (3 PM)

DULA KADAYAWANAn experiential activity for tourists to interact with the tribes through their games.
People’s Park
August 16 Friday (8AM)

SAYAW KADAYAWANAn artistic fanfare of folklore, traditions and cultural practices inspired by the 11-Tribes through dance
SM City Davao
August 16 Friday (2 PM)

INDAK-INDAK SA KADAYAWANA celebration and merriment through choreographed and theatrical street-dancing competition inspired by Mindanao’s rich cultural heritage – the contingents’ artistic interpretation of Kadayawan’s theme.
Roxas Ave. to Kadayawan Square
August 17 Saturday (7 AM)

KADAYAWAN FARMER’S MARKET
A bazaar of all the fresh produce and products that are indigenous to Davao Region.
Magsaysay Park
August 21-25 Wed-Sun (9AM-10PM)

TUNOG KADAYAWANA song writing competition to showcase the living heritage of the City
Matina Town Square
August 23 Friday (7PM)

PAMULAK SA KADAYAWANHighlighting the abundance of Davao Region’s flora and fauna presented with artistry interpreted in decorative floats.
Roxas Ave. to Kadayawan Square
August 24 Saturday (7AM)

PITIK KADAYAWANA drumbeating competition
Roxas Ave. to Kadayawan Square
August 24 Saturday (7AM)

TAMBAYAYONG KADAYAWANPerformances of traditional dances and songs from different Ethno-linguistic groups featuring the grand winners of the various Kadayawan competitions
San Pedro Street
August 24 Saturday (6PM)

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