Kadayawan sa Dabaw – celebrating the blessings of the land!
A festival of all festivals, every third week of August celebrating the blessings of God upon the people of the land, the wealth of culture and the serenity of life. The whole city turns out to join in this fun.
Hiyas sa Kadayawan (August 17): is a beauty pageant that showcase the stunningly gorgeous ladies of the different tribes of Davao.
Indak-indak sa Kadalanan (August 18): A peoples’ celebration through street dancing and merriment to the beats of tribal music along the major streets of Davao City.
Pamulak sa Kadayawan (August 19): The whole day parade features amazing floats, decked out in the flowers, plants and vegetables of the region.
Kadayawan Sale: a city-wide sale participated by all retails establishments.
Kadayawan Sportsfest (August 2 to 31): A sports event featuring different games and sports.
Here’s the complete schedule of activities for the upcoming Kdayawan sa Dabaw Festival 2012:
August 3 – People’s Park: Kadayawan Festival 2012 Opening Ceremonies
August 3 – Sept. 7 – Museo Dabawenyo: Hulagway sa Kadayawan Photo Contest
August 6 – 21 – People’s Park: Lumadnong Gama (Lumad Indigenous Crafts Fair) & Dayaw Market
August 10 – 11 – NCCC Mall: Tunog Mindanaw – Prelims (10), Finals (11)
August 11 – 16 – People’s Park, Rizal Park, SM City Davao, NCCC Mall, Abreeza Mall, Gaisano Mall: Lumadnong Bantawan
August 14 – 16 – SM City Davao: Sayaw Mindanaw
August 15 – Gaisano Mall: Hiyas sa Kadayawan Talent Night
August 17 – Davao City Recreational Center: Hiyas sa Kadayawan Finals
August 18 – Davao City Recreational Center: Indigenous Peoples Grand Performance/Lumadnong Pasundayag
August 18 – Streets of Davao City: Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan
August 19 – Streets of Davao City: Pamulak Kadayawan (Floral Float Parade)
August 19 – Rizal Park: Pahalipay Concert ni Mayor Inday ug Vice Mayor Rody
August 19 – Around Davao City: Mayor Inday Sara Duterte 27th Kadayawan Sportsfest
