Kadayawan Schedules

Kadayawan 2008 Calendar: 18-24 Aug 2008

Here’s the schedule of activities for the celebration of Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2008, as provided by the City Tourism Office. This year’s theme is:
“Musanay Lumadnong Kagikan, Yutang Kabilin Panalipdan!“ (“Flourishing Indigenous Heritage, Protecting Ancestral Nations”)


17 August • Sunday

Evening
- Moda Mindanaw: Designers’ Cut (Gaisano Mall)


18 August • Monday

Morning
- Festival Press Launching

- Hulagway sa Kaliwatan: Indigenous Peoples Visual Arts Exhibit Opening (Museo Dabawenyo)

Afternoon
- Dayaw: Kadayawan Festival Grand Opening (Peoples’ Park)

Evening
- Lumadnong Kasulogan: Indigenous Peoples Festival Opening
- Lumadnong Bantawan - Tribong Tagabawa (Rizal Park)


19 August • Tuesday

Morning
- Kaan Mindanaw and Lumadnong Gama (Rizal Park, until evening)
- Lumadnong Bantawan: Tribong Sama
- Hulagway sa Kaliwatan

Afternoon
- Lumadnong Bantawan
- Tribong Matigsalog (Rizal Park)
- Tribal Mass Wedding

Evening
- Hiyas sa Kadayawan: Search for Festival Symbol (CAP Auditorium)


20 August • Wednesday

Morning
- Kaan Mindanaw and Lumadnong Gama (Rizal Park, until evening)
- Lumadnong Bantawan: Tribong Ata Manuvu (Rizal Park)
- Hulagway sa Kaliwatan

Afternoon
- Lumadnong Bantawan: Tribong Tausug (Rizal Park)

Evening
- Lumadnong Bantawan - Tribong Maranao (Rizal Park)
- Tunog Mindanaw: World Music Competition (NCCC Mall)


21 August • Thursday

Morning
- Kaan Mindanaw and Lumadnong Gama (Rizal Park, until evening)
- Lumadnong Bantawan - Tribong K’lata
- Hulagway sa Kaliwatan

Afternoon
- Lumadnong Bantawan - Tribong K’lata

Evening
- Lumadnong Bantawan - Tribong Kalagan
- Sayaw Mindanaw: The Mindanao Dance Competition (SM City Davao)


22 August • Friday

Morning
- Kaan Mindanaw and Lumadnong Gama (Rizal Park, until evening)
- Tugtogan: Indigenous Music Festival (Victoria Plaza Mall)
- Hulagway sa Kaliwatan

Afternoon
- Tugtogan (Rizal Park and Peoples’ Park)
- Dawow: Tubod sa Sinogtan (Davao River Festival)

Evening
- Tugtogan (Rizal Park and Peoples’ Park)
- Moda Mindanaw: Fashion Night (The Venue)


23 August • Saturday

Morning
- Kaan Mindanaw and Lumadnong Gama (Rizal Park, until evening)
- Hulagway sa Kaliwatan

Afternoon
- Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan: Street Dancing and Festival Showcases (Street Performance)

Evening
- Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan: Street Dancing and Festival Showcases (Showdown Performance)


24 August • Sunday

Morning
- Kaan Mindanaw and Lumadnong Gama (Rizal Park, until evening)
- Pamulak Kadayawan: Floral Float Parade and Competition
- Hulagway sa Kaliwatan

Afternoon
- Kalasikas: Music and Dance Concerts (Rizal Park and Peoples’ Park)

Evening
- Pahalipay ni Mayor sa Kadayawan (Rizal Park)
- Pasalamat: Dinner and Fellowship of Kadayawan 2008 Team (The Venue)



It should be interesting to note that, for the first time, the traditional Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan (”street dancing”) will be held from the afternoon all the way to the night. More teams, more color and creativity, and fiercer competition are what you can expect to see on this day!