The Icons of Davao
By: E.O Fuentes
In August every year Dabawenyos and tourists from other parts of the world take time to visit Davao to join their festival of than
Kadayawan: A Fold of Tradition and Unity
By: Annah Kristina P. Pineda
The City of Davao is blessed. Amidst the chaos, hostage taking, war and conflict happening in some parts of Mindanao,
Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan
Once every year, when the harvests are in and the smell of fresh cut grass and a thousand waling-waling blooms fill the night with their heady, swe
Lumadnong Kasaulogan
Hulagway sa Kaliwatan: Indigenous Peoples Visual Arts Exhibit
August 17-September 17, 2009, Museo Dabawenyo
Mindanao Indi
Subay sa Lumadnong Kagikan
Tunog Mindanaw (World Music Festival)
August 18, 2009, NCCC Mall
A competition of popular yet Mindanao tradition-based music open to all Mindanao
Our Kadayawan
(Source: Editorial/SunStar Davao)
ONCE again, Davao City's grand ceremony is here, and this one occasion being held every year promises to be anot
Lumadnong Kasaulogan
Hulagway sa Kaliwatan: Indigenous Peoples Visual Arts Exhibit
August 17-September 17, 2009, Museo Dabawenyo
Mindanao Indigenous Peoples together with outstanding Dabawenyo Visual Arts groups and individuals are featured in a Visual Arts Competition and Exhibit featuring indigenous life ways at the Museo Dabawenyo.
Panagtagbo
August 20-21, 2009, Peoples Park and Rizal Park
The ten distinguished tribes of Davao City namely the Ata Manobo, Ubo Manobo, K’lata, Tagabawa, Matigsalog, Maranao, Maguindanao, Tausug, Sama and Kalagan celebrate in an thanksgiving of their oneness with the earth through tribal performances, culinary fiesta and age-old craftsmanship integrated in a one whole piece showcasing their strength as diverse peoples of Davao.
Hiyas sa Kadayawan
August 16, 2009 at Gaisano Mall of Dava
Search for the Kadayawan Symbol, the indigenous lass who is knowledgeable of her indigenous culture and wisdom through a pageantry of Mindanaoan myths and legends.
Tugtogan sa Kahiusahan (Mindanao Indigenous Peoples Music Festival)
August 22, 2009, Peoples’ Park
Indigenous music virtuosos from all around Mindanao will be invited to an interactive music performance of various gong percussions, string and wind instruments in public spaces such as the Rizal and Peoples’ Park and Victoria Plaza Mall, a showcase of the Indigenous Peoples’ Harmony with themselves and Mother Earth.
