THE 30TH KADAYAWAN SA DABAW FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

It’s Kadayawan sa Dabaw once again! This world renowned festival is a week-long celebration for a good harvest. Derived from an old term “Madayaw” which means a warm and friendly greeting. “Madayaw” is also used to explain a thing that is valuable, superior, beautiful, good, or profitable. “Kadayawan” in Mandaya means anything that brings fortune, a celebration of life, a thanksgiving for the gifts of nature, the wealth of culture, the bounties of harvest and serenity of living.

In the olden times, ethnic tribes around Mt. Apo usually gathered during the harvest-time when they had a bountiful harvest to give thanks to their gods particularly the all-powerful Bathala (supreme God). According to legend, the occasion is marked by fun, singing, and dancing, as well as offerings to their divine protectors. 
The must experience Kadayawan Festival is celebrated every month of August with floats of fresh flowers and fruits, and one of the main highlight which is the Indak-indak sa Kadalanan or street dancing with dancers in colorful costumes. A variety of tribes parades the streets with their tribal costumes and jewelry.During the festival, streets in Davao are adorned with local fruit & vegetables.

For those planning to witness the festival, it’s  a must that you should book your hotel ahead of time. Here’s the list of Hotels and Places to stay when in Davao (please click the link below):

LIST OF HOTELS IN DAVAO CITY 

For those who would want to maximize their trip in this King City of the South, I have also outlined a list of activities that will make your visit in Davao truly a happy trip (please click the link below):

EIGHT WAYS TO EXPERIENCE DAVAO CITY 

Samal Island is another must see place when visiting Davao City.The Island is just a few minutes away from the mainland Davao.  Below are the List of Resorts and must do activities when in Samal Island.

LIST OF HOTELS AND RESORT IN SAMAL ISLAND

20 THINGS TO DO IN SAMAL ISLAND, DAVAO

I have outlined below the schedule of activities for the 30th Kadayawan sa Dabaw courtesy of Davao City tourism Office.

30^th Kadayawan sa Dabaw Festival Schedule (as of June 1)

AUGUST 17

• 4:30pm-5:30 pm, Rizal park – Ecumenical Mass
• 6:00pm-8:30 pm, San Pedro St. – Pagbukas: Opening of the 30^th Kadayawan sa Dabaw Festival
• 8:00pm-12mn,San Pedro St. – Yugyugan: Kadayawan Opening EDM

AUGUST 18

• 8:00AM-5:00 pm, Davao Recreation Center- Sayaw Mindanao-Preliminary
• 6:00pm-12:00mn, San Pedro St. -Tunog Mindanao

AUGUST 19

• 6:00PM-10:00 PM, Davao Recreation Center Sayaw Mindanao Finals

AUGUST 20

• 8:00am-5:00 pm, People’s Park Lumadnong Dula:Davao Tribal Sports
• 6:00am-12mn,San Pedro St. Yugyugan:Kadayawan EDM

AUGUST 21

• 7:00am-9:00 am, Tionko Field Davao River festival
• 9:00am-12:00pm,Tionko Field Panagtagpo
• 2:00pm-5:00pm,Rizal Park Lumadnong Bantawan
• 6:00pm-10:00 pm, Davao Recreation Center Hiyas sa Kadayawan

AUGUST 22

• 8:00am-5:00pm,Roxas Avenue to San Pedro St. Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan

AUGUST 23

• 8:00pm-12:00 pm, Magsaysay Ave to San Pedro St. Pamulak Kadayawan
• 5:00pm-12:00pm,San Pedro St. Pahalipay sa Kadayawan

FOR MORE INFORMATION
City Tourism Operations Office
Rm 20, 2/F City Hall, Davao City
Tel. Nos. (82)222.1956 /TelFax (82) 222.1957

Kadayawan sa Davao Foundation, Inc.
No. 6 Penaloza Bldg., Villa Abrille St., Davao City
Tel. Nos. (82)224.6319