Kadayawan Festival

Unleash your inner adventurer at the Kadayawan Festival in Davao City, Philippines! An annual celebration of life, thanksgiving, cultural heritage, and appreciation of Davao’s vibrant history. Not only will you be engulfed in the city’s rich tribal traditions, but also get a taste of the ultimate fusion of past and present – a wild journey you can’t afford to miss!

Rev up your spirit with the ‘Pamulak Kadayawan’, a grand float parade that’s a feast for the senses! Immerse yourself in a mesmerizing spectacle of colors and sounds, where vibrant floats and exuberant performers line the streets, showcasing Davao’s cultural richness and artistic flair. It’s not only a tribute to the city’s history and culture, but also a vivid show of creativity that will leave you amazed!

However, Kadayawan isn’t all about parades. It’s a rhythm, a movement, a dance! The ‘Indak-Indak sa Kadayawan’, or the dance of the Kadayawan, is a street dancing competition where local tribes, clad in traditional attire, sway, spin, and stomp to indigenous Mindanaoan music. It’s more than a dance – it’s a story, a tradition, a celebration of life. So mark your calendars, pack your dancing shoes, and make your way to Davao City this August. With the Kadayawan Festival, every moment is an adventure that’s waiting to happen!