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A Colorful Kadayawan Weekend in Davao

Key Vocabulary

Word / PhraseMeaningExample
festivala special public celebrationMany visitors come to Davao for the festival.
harvestfood or crops collected from farmsThe festival gives thanks for the harvest.
paradea public event where people or vehicles move along a streetWe watched the parade in the morning.
danceto move your body to musicGroups dance in the street competition.
culturethe traditions and way of life of a group of peopleThe 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

  1. What festivals are popular in your city?
  2. What foods or flowers represent your region?
  3. What do you enjoy seeing in a parade?
  4. What traditional dances are popular in your country?
  5. How can festivals teach people about culture?

References

  1. City Government of Davao, "Kadayawan Festival 2026 celebrates unity of cultural communities, settlers, guests."
  2. City Government of Davao, "Kadayawan 2026 sets record with biggest prizes."
  3. City Government of Davao, "PSSO to deploy 19k security personnel for Kadayawan Festival 2026."