Kadayawan 2014, the annual festival in Davao City that showcases the city’s rich and diverse culture and tradition, is happening from August 11 to 17, 2014.
Themed “Kalamboan sa Kinaiyahan: Kadayawan sa Katawhan” (Nature’s Flourishing: People’s Well Being), the 29th Kadayawan sa Dabaw will also serve as a thanksgiving celebration and will provide the platform for the various indigenous tribes Ata Manobo, Ubo Manobo, K’lata, Matigsalug, Maranao, Tagabawa, Maguindanao, Sama, Tausug and Kalagan to converge.
The word “Kadayawan” comes from the Mandaya word “Madayaw” which means anything valuable, good, pleasant, beautiful and bountiful.
Kadayawan Festival 2014 Schedule of Activities:
July 26 to August 26, 2014
Kadayawan Fair, Agro-Trade Exhibit including Lumadnong Gama (SM Parking Area)
August 11 to 17, 2014
Kaan sa D’an (Street Food Fiesta) – Freedom Park
August 11 to 17, 2014
Hulagway (Photo Contest)
August 12, 2014
Pagbukas / Kadayawan Celebratory Opening Ceremony (SM Parking Area)
August 13, 2014
9 AM – Sayaw Mindanaw (Mindanao Indigenous-Based Dance Festival) – Almendras Gym
7 PM – Tunog Mindanaw (World Music Festival) – Selected malls
August 14, 2014
7 PM – Sayaw Mindanaw – Almendras Gym
7 PM – Davao Tribal Sports – Davao Crocodile Farm
August 15, 2014
Kadayawan sa Kagikan (Indigenous Peoples Celebration)
7 AM – Subang Sinugdanan (Davao River Festival) – Bangkerohan River Bank
9 AM – Panagtagbo (Tribal Confluence Celebration) – Tionko Field
2 PM – Bantawan (Tribal Performing Art Showcase) – Rizal Park
7:30 PM – Hiyas Sa Kadayawan (Search for Kadayawan Gem) – Almendras Gym
August 16, 2014
Kadayawan sa Kadalanan (Street Celebration)
6 AM – Indigay Sa Tugtog (11K Musical Showdown) – Rizal Park
1 PM – Indak-Indak Sa Kadalanan (Street Dancing) – Route: San Pedro St-Bonifacio St-Ponciano St-Roxas Avenue-CM Recto St
7 PM – Yugyugan (Disco Street Party) – Rizal and Magsaysay Parks
August 17, 2014
Kadayawan sa Katanaman (Floral Celebration)
8 AM – Pamulak (Floral Float Parade) – Route: Magsaysay Ave-CM Recto St-Legaspi St-Bonifacio St
6 PM – Pasasalamat (Closing) – Rizal Park
See you at the Kadayawan Festival 2014!
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