Every year in the month of August, the city of Davao hosts a festival known as Kadayawan. This event is a celebration of appreciation for the many blessings bestowed upon the city, including the wealth of culture, bounty of harvest, and tranquility of daily life. In addition to this, it honors and commemorates the 11 Tribes, who are a confederation of native people that currently reside in the city.
The origin of the word Kadayawan is Madayaw, which signifies precious, good, and outstanding.
The Kadayawan Festival of Davao began in 1986 as a collection of tribal festivals showcasing the thanksgiving traditions of Mindanao's indigenous tribes. Historically, Davao's ethnic communities residing at the base of Mount Apo would gather for a bountiful harvest.
Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan, Pamulak, or the floral float festival, and Hiyas sa Kadayawan are the three primary attractions of the celebration. In addition to this, the Kadayawan Tribal Village in Magsaysay Park and the Kadayawan 3D Mapping Light Show is a major tourist attraction.
The Kadayawan Tribal Village welcomed visitors for the first time on August 5 of this year. I was not present for the opening, but I did go to the location the next day, and I was astounded by the modifications that had been done to the village. In comparison to the past, they now enjoy a significantly larger and superior space.
11 Tribes of Davao City are Ata, Bagobo Klata, Bagobo Tagabawa, Obu-Manuvu, Matigsalog comprising the lumad peoples, then the Moro groups consisting of the Tausug, Sama, Iranun, Maguindanaoan, Maranao and the Kagan peoples.
LUMAD
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| ATA TRIBE |
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| BAGOBO-KLATA TRIBE |
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| BAGOBO TAGABAWA |
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| OBU-MANUVU TRIBE |
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| MATIGSALUG TRIBE |
MORO GROUPS
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| TAUSUG TRIBE |
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| SAMA TRIBE |
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| IRANUN TRIBE |
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| MAGUINDANAOAN TRIBE |
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| MARANAO TRIBE |
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| KAGAN TRIBE |
Kadayawan Tribal Village at night.
I was able to catch a glimpse of the Hiyas sa Kadayawan Talent Presentation event on that same day. But I have to get going early since I don't want to miss the 3D Mapping that will be taking place at the Davao City Hall.
The 3D Mapping Light Show is one of the attractions in Kadayawan that you absolutely cannot miss. Not only does it provide interesting information about the history of Kadayawan, but it also highlights the development that our city has undergone over the course of the past years.
The "Kadayawan Festival" is a celebration of Davao's commitment to preserving its legacy. Festivities showcasing Davao's rich local culture, accompanied by an upbeat atmosphere, make the festival a must-visit for both locals and tourists.
Next week, we will be holding our Misa Pasasalamat and Pag-abli sa Kadayawan or the Official Opening of Kadayawan Festival 2022 with the theme: "KASIKAS SA KADAYAWAN," which will be held at Bantawan Amphitheatre in Magsaysay Park.
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