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Kadayawan
"I-indak sa kadalanan", or street dancing competition, part of Kadayawan Festival celebration
Observed byDavao City
TypeThanksgiving / cultural
DateThird week of August
2025 dateAugust 8-17, 2025[1]

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.

The festival was previously known as Apo Duwaling Festival, named after three icons of Davao; Mount Apo, durian, and the Waling-waling orchid.[2]

Previously,[3][better source needed] this festival was held in the third week of August every year which was highlighting the 11 tribes of Davao City. In 2019, the celebration was extended and held from 2 to 31 August. This 2025, Kadayawan Festival will be celebrated from 8 to 17 August.[4][better source needed]

One of the highlights of the Kadayawan Festival is the Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan, which translates to street dancing.[5] This is a showcase of the diverse indigenous cultures of the region. The festivities feature different communities in Mindanao dancing in vibrant costumes that highlight their indigenous heritage.[6]

History

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In 1970, Mayor Elias B. Lopez encouraged all the Davao tribes to showcase their thanksgiving rituals. In 1986, the Davao City government focused on uniting the people in the turbulent times of martial law. At this time the festival was called "Apo Duwaling". This name was created as a combination of three natural wonders: Mount Apo, Durian, and Waling-waling. Also an important event in Davao that brings together friends and families.

In 1988, the festival was officially named "Kadayawan Festival"[7][8] by then Mayor (now former Philippine President) Rodrigo Duterte.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival was held digitally in 2020 and 2021. The festival returned normally the next year, albeit with safety measures. In 2023, the festival made a big change with its aims to promote it globally, with a new theme song titled "Kada Kadayawan" sung by Maan Chua and Neil Llanes, and a theme "Colors of Abundance, Vibrance of Diversity, Festival of Festivals". The theme song was remastered the next year.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Kadayawan Festival".
  2. ^ Neil (2022-08-23). "Kadayawan Festival returns to the real world". BusinessWorld Online. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
  3. ^ "Kadayawan Festival Davao City". Guide to Philippines.
  4. ^ "Kadayawan sa Davao festival".
  5. ^ "Indak-Indak Sa Kadalanan: Telling the Lumad's story through dance". globaldailymirror.com. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
  6. ^ "Kadayawan Festival Davao: History, Schedule, and Local Ti..." Guide to the Philippines. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
  7. ^ "Kadayawan Festival - Philippines Information Agency". Philippine Information Agency.
  8. ^ "Davao Festival 2023 - Popular Thanksgiving Celebrations — DavaoCorporate.info". 2023-01-03. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  9. ^ "Davao City bares Kadayawan 2023 theme, logo". City Government of Davao. 2023-07-18. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
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