Are you excited for this year’s Kadayawan Festival? Mindanao’s most spectacular celebration is once again set to light up Davao City. The annual Kadayawan Festival, held during the third week of August, showcases the city’s rich culture and abundant harvest. Mark your calendars for August 7-18, 2024, and get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with music, dance, food, and festivities!
The Kadayawan Festival is an annual event in Davao City, Philippines. Its name is derived from the warm greeting “Madayaw,” a Dabawenyo word from “dayaw,” meaning good, valuable, superior, or beautiful. This festival celebrates life, expressing gratitude for nature’s gifts, cultural richness, bountiful harvest, and the peace of existence. It is held every third week of August.
Here’s the schedule for this year’s festival:
August 1-31 : Pag-abli sa Kadayawan (8:00 AM – 9PM at Magsaysay Park)
August 7 : Kadayawan Misa Pasasalamat (3:30PM – 5:30PM at San Pedro Cathedral)
August 8 : Pag Abli sa Kadayawan (3:00 PM – 7PM at Kadayawan Village Magsaysay Park)
August 9-18 : Pananam sa Kadayawan: A Food and Products Fair (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM at Magsaysay Park)
August 9-13 : Pasundayag sa Kadayawan (6:00PM – 9:00PM at City Hall of Davao)
August 9: Gwapa Dabawenya Fun Run (5PM Coastal Road)
August 10 : IronKids Run and Duathlon (6AM at Coastal Road)
: Hiyas sa Kadayawan Cultural Presentation (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM at SM City Davao)
August 11: Ironman 70.3 (6:00 AM at Coastal Road)
August 13-15: Bantawan Cultural Celebration (4:00 PM – 8:00PM at Magsaysay Park)
August 15-18: Kadayawan Expro and Food Trucks Bazaar (10:00 AM – 12:00 MN at the back of Rizal Park)
August 16: Hiyas ng Kadayawan (4:00PM – 8:00PM at RMC Petro Gazz Arena)
: Konsierto Kadayawan (7:00 PM – 1:00 AM at San Pedro Square)
August 17: Dula Kadayawan (7:00 AM – 5:00PM at People’s Park)
: Kasikas sa Kadayawan (8:00PM – 1:00AM at San Pedro Square)
August 18: Pamulak ug Indak indak sa Kadayawan (6:00 AM- 1:00 Roxas to San Pedro)
: Indak Indak sa Kadayawan Showdown and Party (5:30 – 1AM at San Pedro Square)
Pamulak sa Kadayawan 2024
Experience the overflowing richness of our flora and fauna! The annual floral parade is one of the most anticipated events of Kadayawan, showcasing the abundance of life in the Davao region. It is a vivid expression of gratitude for nature’s gifts and the fruitful harvest within the city.
Hiyas Sa Kadayawan
The search for the Festival Gem has begun! This event is more than a competition; it’s a celebration of culture, talent, and diversity. If you are a young woman from one of the 11 tribes in Davao City who embodies beauty, elegance, intelligence, and cultural pride, now is your time to shine. This competition is a platform to showcase the rich heritage, unique traditions, and cultural vibrancy of your tribe. Embrace this moment and let your culture be in the spotlight!
Indak-Indak
Unite in rhythm and music during Kadayawan! Participate in Mindanao’s most eagerly awaited street dance showdown. Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan, the most significant competition in Mindanao, invites dancers to take the streets by storm. The term ‘Indak’ translates to ‘dance,’ and ‘Kadalanan’ means ‘streets,’ capturing the essence of this vibrant street dance competition. It’s a call to dancers from all corners of the region, from Cotabato to Surigao. The contest is divided into two segments: the open category and the Davao-based category.
Prepare for an extraordinary festival experience in Davao City. Join the Kadayawan Festival from August 7-18, 2024, and immerse yourself in the vibrant celebration of culture, nature, and community.
