Kadayawan Festival 2023 Official Logo

Are you looking forward to this year’s Kadayawan Festival? Once again, Mindanao’s most magnificent celebration is ready to spotlight Davao City. The annual KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL in the third week of August illuminates the city’s incredible blend of rich culture and bountiful harvest. Therefore, start planning your Davao City visit now and immerse yourself in one of the most lively and color-saturated festivals in Mindanao.

The Kadayawan Festival is a yearly event that takes place in Davao City, Philippines. The name of the festival stems from the amiable greeting “Madayaw,” a word from the Dabawenyo language, “dayaw,” which means good, valuable, superior, or beautiful. This festival is a jubilation of life, expressing gratitude for nature’s gifts, cultural richness, plentiful harvest, and the tranquility of existence. It takes place every third week of August.

The schedule is as follows:

  • August 10 : Pag-abli sa Kadayawan
  • August 11 : Agong ug Kulintangan sa Kadayawan Competition
  • August 12 : Habi Kadayawan
  • August 13 :  Hiyas sa Kadayawan Cultural Presentation (Talent Competition)
  • August 14 – 16 : Bantawan Cultural Celebration
  • August 17 : Dula Kadayawan / Hiyas sa Kadayawan Coronation night
  • August 18 : Kasikas sa Kadayawan
  • August 19:  Indak Indak sa Kadayawan
  • August 20: Pamulak ug Hudyaka sa Kadayawan / Konsierto Kadayawan

Highlights:

Pamulak sa Kadayawan

Pamulak sa Kadayawan 2023

Overflowing with richness is our flora and fauna! Don’t miss one of the most anticipated events of Kadayawan! The annual floral parade underscores the wealth of life in the Davao region; it’s a vivid expression of gratitude for the natural gifts and the fruitful harvest within the city.

Habi Kadayawan

Join us in intertwining with the vibrant culture of Mindanao! The time has come to spotlight the weaving traditions of the indigenous communities, as Habi Kadayawan unfolds a remarkable exhibition of artistic skills and heritage conservation. This competition will feature the complex patterns, brilliant colors, and exceptional mastery of traditional textiles, with each strand bearing the narratives of previous generations.

Hiyas Sa Kadayawan

The quest to find the Festival Gem has commenced! This is not just a search, but 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 the time to let the world see your brilliance. This competition is more than just showcasing individual talents; it’s a platform to exhibit the rich heritage, unique traditions, and cultural vibrancy of your tribe. Embrace this moment and let the spotlight shine on your culture!

Hudyaka

Stamp your feet to every exultation and melody! Stand up and sway to the rhythm of tunes and instrumentals at Hudyaka Kadayawan 2023! This year, the pulsating drum beats and the captivating tunes of various instruments will converge, creating a symphony of sounds that is sure to excite and energize. Immerse yourself in the rhythmic celebration that is Hudyaka 2023.

 

Indak-Indak

Each Kadayawan, we unite in rhythm and music! Take part in Mindanao’s most eagerly awaited street dance showdown! Known as the most significant competition in Mindanao, Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan invites dancers to take the streets by storm. The term ‘Indak’ translates to ‘dance,’ and ‘Kadalanan’ signifies ‘streets,’ thereby capturing the essence of this vibrant street dance competition. It’s a call to dancers from all corners of the region, extending as far as the provinces of Cotabato to Surigao. The contest is split into two segments: the open category and the Davao-based category.

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