Kadayawan 2011

Another year of delightful celebration is about to come in Davao City. Kadayawan 2011 with the theme Ten Tribes, One Vibe will make the major streets of Davao colorful and full of people with a smile on their faces that will officially open on August 15 (Monday). Kadayawan is an annual festivity and thanksgiving celebration for  the city's bountiful harvest, rich culture, peaceful living and well-preserved nature that falls on the third week of the month.However, there's a month-long celebration by catering different shows and competitions by the local government of Davao.

The two major and highlighted events will be the "Indak-indak sa Kadalanan", a street dancing competition that will start from Magsaysay Avenue to Rizal Park and "Pamulak sa Kadalanan", a floral float parade.Lisette Marquez, the festival director said these two events will take place in the morning to save the kids from getting wet because of unpredictable rain that we have in the afternoon.Expect to have "Hiyas ng Kadayawan", a pageant that features the representatives of every tribe present in the city. There are also fair trades, exhibits, and other related activities that will cater the talents and abilities of Dabawenyos.

Schedule of Activities:

• Dayaw Dabaw Street Market in Palma Gil Street (August 12-21)
• Kadayawan 2011 Opening Ceremony in People's Park (August 15)
• Hudyakaan in Roxas Avenue (August 15-22)
• Indigenous People Crops and Crafts Trade Fair in People's Park (August 16-21)
• Hiyas ng Kadayawan: Talent Night (August 16 
• Sayaw Mindanaw in SM (August 16-18)
• Hiyas ng Kadayawan: Coronation Night (August 17)
• Indigenous People Performance Showcase in Gaisano Mall (August 18)
• Indigenous People Performance Showcase in Rizal and people's Park (August 19)
• Pahalipay ni Mayor ug Vice Mayor in Rizal Street-Free Concert and Entertainment (August 19)
• Indak-indak sa Kadalanan August 20)
• Tunog Mindanaw in Abreeza Mall (August 20)
• Pamulak sa Kadalanan (August 20 21)
• Moda Mindanaw in SM Davao (August 21)
• Pasasalamat in Lantawan Hall and Mandaya Hotel (August 21)
• Pahalipay ni Mayor ug Vice Mayor 2 in Rizal Street- Free Concert and Entertainment (August 21)