The City of Davao is blessed. Amidst the chaos, hostage taking, war and conflict happening in some parts of Mindanao, Davao is still at peace and order. In August every year Dabawenyos and tourists from other parts of the world take time to visit Davao to join its festival of thanksgiving for the land’s bountiful harvest of fruits and flowers. The highlight of this festival is the floral parade which showcases floats fully decorated with fresh flowers and fruits, that are abundant in Mindanao. There are street dances featuring the tribal dance of the different tribes as a thanksgiving for the bountiful harvest. Kadayawan is the most awaited event in Davao. Below is the schedule of the said festivities…
SCHEDULE OF FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES
- August 17, 2008, 4:00 – 5:30 pm, Gaisano Mall Atrium
Moda Mindanaw Fashion and Floral Design Competition Designers’ Cut — Fashion designers and floral artists will compete in a fashion and floral design extravaganza of indigenous-inspired silhouettes, Mindanoan fabrics, and floral accessories.
Festival Press Launching – 10 AM Hulagway sa Kaliwatan Indigenous Peoples Visual Arts Exhibit Opening Museo Dabawenyo – 10 AM Mindanao Indigenous Peoples together with outstanding Dabawenyo Visual Arts groups and individuals are featured in a Visual Arts Exhibit featuring indigenous life ways at the Museo Dabawenyo. The Kadayawan Photo Contest will also be launched and will be exhibited at Museo Dabawenyo after the festival.
Dayaw Kadayawan Festival Grand Opening
The annual festival grand opening that will showcase in capsule the Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2008. The people will promenade to the Rizal Park right after the festival opening rites for the launching of Lumadnong Kasaulogan, the Indigenous Peoples Festival at Rizal Park.
Lumadnong Kasaulogan Indigenous Peoples Festival Opening Rites Rizal Park/ Osmena park – 6 PM
Lumadnong Bantawan -Tribong Tagabawa Rizal Park – 6-8 PM Performance showcases of dance, songs and other ceremonies fit for public performances of the Tribong Tagabawa.
Kaan Mindanao & Lumadnong Gama Indigenous Food Fiesta Morning to evening, Rizal Park The 10 Tribal groups of Davao will display indigenous cuisine as an important part of their life ways. Lumadnong Bantawan – Tribong Sama Morning
Performance showcases of dance, songs and other ceremonies fit for public performances of the Tribong Sama.
Hulagway sa Kaliwatan Indigenous Peoples Visual Arts Exhibit & Photo Contest 9am- 6pm, Museo Dabawenyo Mindanao Indigenous Peoples together with outstanding Dabawenyo Visual Arts groups and individuals are featured in a Visual Arts Exhibit featuring indigenous life ways at the Museo Dabawenyo. The Kadayawan Photo Contest will also be launched and will be exhibited at Museo Dabawenyo after the festival.
Lumadnong Bantawan – Tribong Matigsalog Afternoon, Rizal Park Performance showcases of dance, songs and other ceremonies fit for public performances of the Tribong Matigsalog.
Tribong Mass Wedding Afternoon Hiyas ng Kadayawan Search for the Kadayawan Gem Evening, CAP Auditorium
Search for the indigenous woman who, up until the present is knowledgeable of her indigenous culture and wisdom through a pageantry of Mindanaoan myths and legends. The Hiyas sa Kadayawan Culture and Arts-based project will be launched during their reign.
Kaan Mindanao & Lumadnong Gama Indigenous Food Fiesta Morning to evening, Rizal Park The 10 Tribal groups of Davao will display indigenous cuisine as an important part of their life ways.
Lumadnong Bantawan – Tribong Ata Manuvu Morning
Performance showcases of dance, songs and other ceremonies fit for public performances of the Tribong Ata Manuvu.
Hulagway sa Kaliwatan Indigenous Peoples Visual Arts Exhibit & Photo Contest 9am- 6pm, Museo Dabawenyo
Mindanao Indigenous Peoples together with outstanding Dabawenyo Visual Arts groups and individuals are featured in a Visual Arts Exhibit featuring indigenous life ways at the Museo Dabawenyo. The Kadayawan Photo Contest will also be launched and will be exhibited at Museo Dabawenyo after the festival.
Lumadnong Bantawan – Tribong Tausug Afternoon Performance showcases of dance, songs and other ceremonies fit for public performances of the Tribong Tausug.
Lumadnong Bantawan – Tribong Maranao Afternoon Performance showcases of dance, songs and other ceremonies fit for public performances of the Tribong Maranao
Tunog Mindanaw World Music Festival 6 pm, NCCC Mall of Davao
A competition of popular yet Mindanao tradition-based music open to all Mindanaoan composers and songwriters. A festival CD will be produced showcasing the musical creations.
Kaan Mindanao & Lumadnong Gama Indigenous Food Fiesta Morning to evening, Rizal Park
The 10 Tribal groups of Davao will display indigenous cuisine as an important part of their life ways.
Lumadnong Bantawan – Tribong K’lata Morning
Performance showcases of dance, songs and other ceremonies fit for public performances of the Tribong K’lata.
Hulagway sa Kaliwatan Indigenous Peoples Visual Arts Exhibit & Photo Contest 9am- 6pm, Museo Dabawenyo
Mindanao Indigenous Peoples together with outstanding Dabawenyo Visual Arts groups and individuals are featured in a Visual Arts Exhibit featuring indigenous life ways at the Museo Dabawenyo. The Kadayawan Photo Contest will also be launched and will be exhibited at Museo Dabawenyo after the festival.
Lumadnong Bantawan – Tribong Ubo-Manobo Afternoon
Performance showcases of dance, songs and other ceremonies fit for public performances of the Tribong Ubo-Manobo.
Lumadnong Bantawan – Tribong Kalagan Afternoon
Performance showcases of dance, songs and other ceremonies fit for public performances of the Tribong Kalagan.
Sayaw Mindanaw The Mindanao Dance Competition 6 pm, SM City Davao
This is a competition of Mindanao myths, legends and folklores transformed into dance narratives by Mindanao-based dance groups. Outstanding dance critiques and choreographers will interact with the Mindanao choreographers during dance evaluation and citation. A video will be produced to document the event.
Kaan Mindanao & Lumadnong Gama Indigenous Food Fiesta Morning to evening, Rizal Park
The 10 Tribal groups of Davao will display indigenous cuisine as an important part of their life ways.
Tugtogan sa Kahiusahan Mindanao Indigenous Peoples’ Music Festival Morning. Victoria Plaza Mall
Indigenous music virtuosos from all around Mindanao will be invited to an interactive music performance of various gong percussions, string and wind instruments in public spaces such as the Rizal and Peoples’ Parks and Victoria Plaza Mall, a showcase of the Indigenous Peoples’ Harmony with themselves and Mother Earth. A festival CD will be produced showcasing the music.
Hulagway sa Kaliwatan Indigenous Peoples Visual Arts Exhibit & Photo Contest 9am- 6pm, Museo Dabawenyo
Mindanao Indigenous Peoples together with outstanding Dabawenyo Visual Arts groups and individuals are featured in a Visual Arts Exhibit featuring indigenous life ways at the Museo Dabawenyo. The Kadayawan Photo Contest will also be launched and will be exhibited at Museo Dabawenyo after the festival
Tugtogan sa Kahiusahan Mindanao Indigenous Peoples’ Music Festival Afternoon. Rizal Park and People’s Park.
Indigenous music virtuosos from all around Mindanao will be invited to an interactive music performance of various gong percussions, string and wind instruments in public spaces such as the Rizal and Peoples’ Parks and Victoria Plaza Mall, a showcase of the Indigenous Peoples’ Harmony with themselves and Mother Earth. A festival CD will be produced showcasing the music.
Dawow: Tubod sa Kasaysayan Davao River Festival Afternoon, 2 pm, Davao River
Dawow is the indigenous name given to the Davao River, the source of the early beginning of Davao. The celebration is a call for all Davaoeños to take care of the Davao River. Water-based competitions such as kayaking, banca race and river float showcase and music concert are among its featured activities.
Tugtogan sa Kahiusahan Mindanao Indigenous Peoples’ Music Festival Evening. Rizal Park and People’s Park.
Indigenous music virtuosos from all around Mindanao will be invited to an interactive music performance of various gong percussions, string and wind instruments in public spaces such as the Rizal and Peoples’ Parks and Victoria Plaza Mall, a showcase of the Indigenous Peoples’ Harmony with themselves and Mother Earth. A festival CD will be produced showcasing the music.
Moda Mindanaw Fashion and Floral Design Competition Mindanao Fashion Night — August 22, 2008, 6 pm, The Venue
Fashion designers and floral artists will compete in a fashion and floral design extravaganza of indigenous-inspired silhouettes, Mindanoan fabrics, and floral accessories.
Kaan Mindanao & Lumadnong Gama Indigenous Food Fiesta Morning to evening, Rizal Park
The 10 Tribal groups of Davao will display indigenous cuisine as an important part of their life ways.
Hulagway sa Kaliwatan Indigenous Peoples Visual Arts Exhibit & Photo Contest 9am- 6pm, Museo Dabawenyo
Mindanao Indigenous Peoples together with outstanding Dabawenyo Visual Arts groups and individuals are featured in a Visual Arts Exhibit featuring indigenous life ways at the Museo Dabawenyo. The Kadayawan Photo Contest will also be launched and will be exhibited at Museo Dabawenyo after the festival
Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan | more info | tour packages Street Dancing Competition and Mindanao Festival Showcases (Street Performance) Afternoon, Streets of Davao
The Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan has three components: Davao-based contingents will compete in the street dancing interpreting the Kadayawan Festival of Thanksgiving, the nine Indigenous Tribes of Davao will showcase the richness of their indigenous dance and music while Indak-Indak contingents from key cities and provinces of Mindanao will be invited to showcase through street dancing their respective festivals.
Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan Street Dancing Competition and Mindanao Festival Showcases (Showdown Performance) Evening, Streets of Davao
The Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan has three components: Davao-based contingents will compete in the street dancing interpreting the Kadayawan Festival of Thanksgiving, the nine Indigenous Tribes of Davao will showcase the richness of their indigenous dance and music while Indak-Indak contingents from key cities and provinces of Mindanao will be invited to showcase through street dancing their respective festivals.
Kaan Mindanao & Lumadnong Gama Indigenous Food Fiesta Morning to evening, Rizal Park The 10 Tribal groups of Davao will display indigenous cuisine as an important part of their life ways.
Pamulak Kadayawan Floral Float Parade and Competition 8am, Streets of Davao
The grand finale of the Kadayawan sa Dabaw Festival, the showcase of the blooming of flowers and ripening of fruits in floral floats parade and competition
Hulagway sa Kaliwatan Indigenous Peoples Visual Arts Exhibit & Photo Contest 9am- 6pm, Museo Dabawenyo
Mindanao Indigenous Peoples together with outstanding Dabawenyo Visual Arts groups and individuals are featured in a Visual Arts Exhibit featuring indigenous life ways at the Museo Dabawenyo. The Kadayawan Photo Contest will also be launched and will be exhibited at Museo Dabawenyo after the festival.
Kalasikas Contemporary Music and Dance Concerts at the Parks 3 pm, Rizal and Peoples Parks
Outstanding Davao music and dance groups perform at Rizal and Peoples’ Park their music and dance creations as inspired by indigenous cultural expressions.
Pahalipay ni Mayor sa Kadayawan Mayor’s Free Concert for Kadayawan sa Dabaw 6 pm, Rizal Park
Music concert by invited popular music artists as the City Mayor of Davao’s tribute to Kadayawan sa Dabaw.
PASALAMAT Dinner & Fellowship of Kadayawan 2008 Team 7pm, The Venue
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