All roads lead to Davao City this August for the celebration of Kadayawan Festival!
Considered as one of the country's grandest and most colorful celebrations, Kadayawan sa Davao celebrates the artistic, cultural, and historical heritage of the Davaoeños. Thousands of tourists are expected once again to attend this year's Kadayawan Festival, which is now a month-long celebration, and experience all that Davao City has to offer.
Kadayawan sa Davao 2019
Schedule of Activities
August 14
Kadayawan sa Davao 2017 Opening Ceremonies | 4PM, Magsaysay Park
- The festival will open with an ecumenical thanksgiving service for the year of blessings and bounty. To start of the celebration, the color and culture of the father of tribes of Davao will be showcased through music and dance.
August 1- 31(10 AM - 10 PM)
KADAYAWAN VILLAGE | Magsaysay Park
- The eleven tribal communities in Davao City, namely: Tagabawa, Klata, Ovu, Manuvu, Ata Manuvu, Matigsalog, Maranao, Maguindanao, Tausug, Sama, Kagan, and Iranon - take center stage with their cultural pride and identity.
August 1-31 (8AM-6PM)
AGRI-TRADE FAIR | McArthur Highway
Display of green produce, flavor, and creation by the Floriculture Industry of Davao, Inc.
August 2 Friday (3:30 PM)
MISA PASASALAMAT | Magsaysay Park
Opening mass
August 2 Friday (4:30 PM)
SUBANG SINUGDANAN UG PAG-ABLI SA KADAYAWAN | Magsaysay Park
Re-enactment of convergence and the official opening ceremony of Kadayawan Festival
August 2-25 (6PM-10PM)
KADAYAWAN SA DAVAO 3D LIGHT SHOW | City Hall
3D Light Show
August 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 (6PM-11PM)
TABUAN SA KADAYAWAN | Sta. Ana Wharf
A weekend market that features food, plants, arts, dry goods, and Kadayawan-inspired products
August 3 Saturday (8 AM)
MUGNA KADAYAWAN | Sta. Ana Wharf
An on-the-spot wall art competition that narrates Davao community
August 3-4, 10, 17-18 every Saturday and Sunday (5:30 PM)
BANTAWAN CULTURAL PRESENTATION | Magsaysay Park
A celebration to showcase the artisanal, food and cultural performances of the 11-Tribes.
August 9, 2019, Friday (8AM-9PM)
ARAW NG MGA EMPLEYADO | Rizal Park
A fun-filled day for the City Government employees
August 10-11 Saturday-Sunday (5 AM)
KADAYAWAN DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL | Sta. Ana Wharf
August 9 Friday (3 PM)
HABI KADAYAWAN | Abreeza Ayala Mall
Fashion accessories and apparel design competition
August 11 Sunday (3 PM)
HIYAS SA KADAYAWAN CORONATION | RMC Petro Gazz Arena
A display of talent by the 11 Hiyas sa Kadayawan candidates – interpreting their respective tribes’ traditions and culture through colorful and engaging presentations.
August 16 Friday (8AM)
DULA KADAYAWAN | People’s Park
An experiential activity for tourists to interact with the tribes through their games.
August 16 Friday (2 PM)
SAYAW KADAYAWAN | SM City Davao
An artistic fanfare of folklore, traditions and cultural practices inspired by the 11-Tribes through dance
August 17 Saturday (7 AM)
INDAK-INDAK SA KADAYAWAN | Roxas Ave. to Kadayawan Square
A celebration and merriment through choreographed and theatrical street-dancing competition inspired by Mindanao’s rich cultural heritage – the contingents’ artistic interpretation of Kadayawan’s theme.
August 21-25 Wed-Sun (9AM-10PM)
KADAYAWAN FARMER’S MARKET | Magsaysay Park
A bazaar of all the fresh produce and products that are indigenous to Davao Region.
August 23 Friday (7PM)
TUNOG KADAYAWAN | Matina Town Square
A song writing competition to showcase the living heritage of the City
August 24 Saturday (7AM)
PAMULAK SA KADAYAWAN | Roxas Ave. to Kadayawan Square
Highlighting the abundance of Davao Region’s flora and fauna presented with artistry interpreted in decorative floats.
August 24 Saturday (7AM)
PITIK KADAYAWAN | Roxas Ave. to Kadayawan Square
A drumbeating competition
August 24 Saturday (6PM)
TAMBAYAYONG KADAYAWAN | San Pedro Street
Performances of traditional dances and songs from different Ethno-linguistic groups featuring the grand winners of the various Kadayawan competitions
Considered as one of the country's grandest and most colorful celebrations, Kadayawan sa Davao celebrates the artistic, cultural, and historical heritage of the Davaoeños. Thousands of tourists are expected once again to attend this year's Kadayawan Festival, which is now a month-long celebration, and experience all that Davao City has to offer.
Schedule of Activities
August 14
Kadayawan sa Davao 2017 Opening Ceremonies | 4PM, Magsaysay Park
- The festival will open with an ecumenical thanksgiving service for the year of blessings and bounty. To start of the celebration, the color and culture of the father of tribes of Davao will be showcased through music and dance.
August 1- 31(10 AM - 10 PM)
KADAYAWAN VILLAGE | Magsaysay Park
- The eleven tribal communities in Davao City, namely: Tagabawa, Klata, Ovu, Manuvu, Ata Manuvu, Matigsalog, Maranao, Maguindanao, Tausug, Sama, Kagan, and Iranon - take center stage with their cultural pride and identity.
August 1-31 (8AM-6PM)
AGRI-TRADE FAIR | McArthur Highway
Display of green produce, flavor, and creation by the Floriculture Industry of Davao, Inc.
August 2 Friday (3:30 PM)
MISA PASASALAMAT | Magsaysay Park
Opening mass
August 2 Friday (4:30 PM)
SUBANG SINUGDANAN UG PAG-ABLI SA KADAYAWAN | Magsaysay Park
Re-enactment of convergence and the official opening ceremony of Kadayawan Festival
August 2-25 (6PM-10PM)
KADAYAWAN SA DAVAO 3D LIGHT SHOW | City Hall
3D Light Show
August 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 (6PM-11PM)
TABUAN SA KADAYAWAN | Sta. Ana Wharf
A weekend market that features food, plants, arts, dry goods, and Kadayawan-inspired products
August 3 Saturday (8 AM)
MUGNA KADAYAWAN | Sta. Ana Wharf
An on-the-spot wall art competition that narrates Davao community
August 3-4, 10, 17-18 every Saturday and Sunday (5:30 PM)
BANTAWAN CULTURAL PRESENTATION | Magsaysay Park
A celebration to showcase the artisanal, food and cultural performances of the 11-Tribes.
August 9, 2019, Friday (8AM-9PM)
ARAW NG MGA EMPLEYADO | Rizal Park
A fun-filled day for the City Government employees
August 10-11 Saturday-Sunday (5 AM)
KADAYAWAN DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL | Sta. Ana Wharf
August 9 Friday (3 PM)
HABI KADAYAWAN | Abreeza Ayala Mall
Fashion accessories and apparel design competition
August 11 Sunday (3 PM)
HIYAS SA KADAYAWAN CORONATION | RMC Petro Gazz Arena
A display of talent by the 11 Hiyas sa Kadayawan candidates – interpreting their respective tribes’ traditions and culture through colorful and engaging presentations.
August 16 Friday (8AM)
DULA KADAYAWAN | People’s Park
An experiential activity for tourists to interact with the tribes through their games.
August 16 Friday (2 PM)
SAYAW KADAYAWAN | SM City Davao
An artistic fanfare of folklore, traditions and cultural practices inspired by the 11-Tribes through dance
August 17 Saturday (7 AM)
INDAK-INDAK SA KADAYAWAN | Roxas Ave. to Kadayawan Square
A celebration and merriment through choreographed and theatrical street-dancing competition inspired by Mindanao’s rich cultural heritage – the contingents’ artistic interpretation of Kadayawan’s theme.
August 21-25 Wed-Sun (9AM-10PM)
KADAYAWAN FARMER’S MARKET | Magsaysay Park
A bazaar of all the fresh produce and products that are indigenous to Davao Region.
August 23 Friday (7PM)
TUNOG KADAYAWAN | Matina Town Square
A song writing competition to showcase the living heritage of the City
August 24 Saturday (7AM)
PAMULAK SA KADAYAWAN | Roxas Ave. to Kadayawan Square
Highlighting the abundance of Davao Region’s flora and fauna presented with artistry interpreted in decorative floats.
August 24 Saturday (7AM)
PITIK KADAYAWAN | Roxas Ave. to Kadayawan Square
A drumbeating competition
August 24 Saturday (6PM)
TAMBAYAYONG KADAYAWAN | San Pedro Street
Performances of traditional dances and songs from different Ethno-linguistic groups featuring the grand winners of the various Kadayawan competitions
