SOME 250,000 tourists are expected to see the 2019 Kadayawan Festival in Davao City. “That is why we spread the activities to all weekends of August. If we put all the activities in just one week, we might have a shortage in our accommodations,” City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) chief Gene Rose Tecson said. This year, the Kadayawan will focus on the "Bantawan" or cultural shows featuring the traditions and dances of the 11 tribes while "Dula Kadayawan" will showcase tribal games. From the long list of Kadayawan events in August, here are a few to watch – aside from the popular Indak Indak sa Kadalanan and the floral float parade.
AGRI-TRADE Fair (image source: twitter.com bonita ermac)
The official schedule sheet says it will be at McArthur Highway but it is likely within SM City Ecoland from August 1 to 31.
MUGNA Kadayawan on-the-spot Art Competition (image source: greegadventure. blogspot.com) August 3, Saturday at 8 in the morning at Sta. Ana wharf
SUBANG Sinugdanan ug Pag-abli sa Kadayawan (image source: davaocity.gov.ph) August 2, Friday at 4:30 in the afternoon at Magsaysay Park.
KADAYAWAN Dragon Boat Festival (image source: christinelehman.blogspot.com) August 10 and 11 at 5 AM. Sta. Ana wharf
HIYAS sa Kadayawan Coronation (image source: twitter.com smart newsroom) August 11, Sunday, 3 PM at RMC Petro Gazz Arena
HABI Kadayawan (image source: YouTube FiLife) A fashion accessories and apparel design competition at Abreeza Mall on August 9, Friday, 3 PM.
BANTAWAN Cultural Presentation (image source: pia.gov. ph) Every Saturday and Sunday except Aug. 10 at 5:30 PM. A celebration showcasing the artisanal, food, and cultural presentations of the 11 tribes at Magsaysay Park
DULA Kadayawan (image source: flickr.com mbb8356) August 16, Friday, 8 AM at People’s Park