A Colorful Kadayawan Weekend in Davao
Key Vocabulary
a special public celebration
Many visitors come to Davao for the festival.
food or crops collected from farms
The festival gives thanks for the harvest.
a public event where people or vehicles move along a street
We watched the parade in the morning.
to move your body to music
Groups dance in the street competition.
the traditions and way of life of a group of people
The festival celebrates local culture.
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Davao City is celebrating Kadayawan Festival. The festival continues through August, and August 14 to 16 is an important weekend. [1][3]
Kadayawan celebrates culture, nature and a good harvest. Davao City's 11 ethnolinguistic groups are an important part of the festival. [1]
People can see traditional clothing, music, games and cultural performances. There are also markets, concerts and other events.
On August 16, there will be a large flower-float parade. There is also a street-dancing competition called Indak-Indak. [2]
Flowers and fruit are common festival symbols. They show Davao's connection with farming, nature and local products.
Kadayawan is a fun event, but it also helps people learn about Davao's different communities and traditions.
Discussion Questions
- What festivals are popular in your city?
- What foods or flowers represent your region?
- What do you enjoy seeing in a parade?
- What traditional dances are popular in your country?
- How can festivals teach people about culture?
References
- City Government of Davao, "Kadayawan Festival 2026 celebrates unity of cultural communities, settlers, guests." Source
- City Government of Davao, "Kadayawan 2026 sets record with biggest prizes." Source
- City Government of Davao, "PSSO to deploy 19k security personnel for Kadayawan Festival 2026." Source
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