The term "Kadayawan" is derived from the Mandaya word “madayaw”, a warm and friendly greeting used to explain a thing that is valuable, superior, beautiful, good, or profitable.
Long time ago, Davao’s ethnic tribes residing at the foot of Mount Apo would converge during a bountiful harvest. This ritual serves as their thanksgiving to the gods particularly to the “Manama” (the Supreme Being).
Various farming implements, fruits, flowers, vegetables, rice and corn grains were displayed on mats as villagers give their respect and thanks for the year's abundance. Singing, dancing and offerings to their divine protectors are the highlights of this ritual.
In 1988, City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte renamed the festival as "Kadayawan sa Dabaw" to celebrate the bountiful harvest of Davao’s flowers, fruits and other produce as well as the wealth of the city’s cultures. To this day, the festival continues to honor the city's richness and diverse artistic, cultural and historical heritage in a grand celebration of thanksgiving for all of Davao City's blessings.
Kadayawan Highlights
Opening Ceremonies & Indigenous Peoples Panagtagbo
August 9, Friday
5:00pm
People's Park Great Lawn
The festival will open with a Thanksgiving Mass for the year of blessing and bounty, followed by a showcase of the color and culture of the 10 Tribes of Davao through music and dance.
Hiyas sa Kadayawan 2013
Cultural Skill Showcase - August 10, Sunday, 3:00pm at Abreeza Mall
Finals - August 16, Friday, 7:00pm at Davao City Recreation Center
Hiyas sa Kadayawan is the search for the indigenous young lass who, up until the present is knowledgeable of her indigenous culture and wisdom through a pageantry of Mindanaoan myths and legends. Ten young women from the respective distinguished tribes of Davao will be presented in their indigenous garbs, cultural performance, interview and indigenous attire.
Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan
August 17, Saturday
8:00am-5:00pm
Around Davao City (Circular Route: Claveria, Roxas, Ponciano, San Pedro)
A street dancing competition along Davao’s major thoroughfares which will culminate in a grand showdown in the Rizal Park area.
Pamulak Kadayawan
August 18, Sunday
8:00am-12nn
Around Davao City (Circular Route: Claveria, Roxas, Ponciano, San Pedro)
A grand parade of floral floats from competing and non-competing entries will be staged at the city’s major thoroughfares.
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