When and where it is celebrated Kadayawan Festival?

Every 3rd week of August each year, thousands of tourists in Davao wear a Kadayawan costume to join and experience the Kadayawan street party, feast on the best Davao delicacies and enjoy the Floral Float Parade, among other equally entertaining events.

Where is Kadayawan Festival from?

city of Davao
The Kadayawan Festival is an annual festival in the city of Davao in the Philippines. The festival is a celebration of life, a thanksgiving for the gifts of nature, the wealth of culture, the bounties of harvest and serenity of living.

What are the activities in Kadayawan Festival?

The Kadayawan Festival dance on the streets is the most-awaited and main highlight of the event. Contingents from various parts of Mindanao display their award-winning choreography while showcasing their creativity through their colorful and extravagant Kadayawan Festival dance costumes!

What is the history of Kadayawan Festival?

Kadayawan Festival Place of Origin The famous Kadayawan Festival originated from Davao. Interestingly, the festival’s concept came from the pagan beliefs of Davao’s ethnic tribes. Back then, ethnic tribes would gather at the foot of Mt. Apo, the Philippines’ highest mountain.

What was the first name of Kadayawan Festival?

Apo Duwaling
Back then, the name of the festival was called Apo Duwaling, after three natural wonders you can find the region: Mt. Apo, Durian, and Waling-waling. It was first officially renamed as the Kadayawan Festival in 1988 by then Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, and now, over 30 years later, it’s still being celebrated.

What month is Kadayawan Festival held?

The Kadayawan Festival is a thanksgiving to nature for the harvest and life in general, held in the city of Davao in the Philippines. It is organized every third week of August annually. In ancient times, the people of Davao came to Mount Apo to show gratitude to their deity.

What is your experience in Kadayawan Festival?

Celebrating life, Davao’s “Kadayawan Festival” jubilates on the blessings of nature and tranquil living. Every third week of August, the entire city expresses its gratitude for an auspicious harvest. Although, the mood of revelry lasts the entire month.

What makes Kadayawan Festival unique?

The festivity is structured as “the celebration of life, a thanksgiving for the gifts of nature, the wealth of culture, and bounties of harvest and serenity of living.” That seems to sum up Kadayawan, which comes from the Mandaya word “madayaw,” meaning “good, valuable, superior, or beautiful.”

How did the Kadayawan Festival got it name?

The Origin of Kadayawan Festival The festival’s name is derived from the Mandaya word “madayaw,” meaning treasured or valuable, as the locals use this time to give thanks for the season’s bountiful harvest.