03:13Thousands of revellers flocked to Davao City on Sunday to celebrate the Kadayawan Festival, officially kicking off with the vibrant Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan parade. The festival, a major highlight of the Philippine cultural calendar, showcases a dazzling array of traditional dances, performances, and artistry from indigenous tribes.
The parade featured participants in colourful traditional attire, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty celebrated by the festival. According to media reports, the Kadayawan Festival, formerly known as the Apo Duwaling Festival, began as a collection of tribal rituals unified to celebrate Davao's unity and cultural heritage.
“This festival symbolises our gratitude for nature’s gifts, cultural richness, and abundant harvests,” a visitor shared. “Indak-Indak reminds us that our traditions are living and evolving, and it’s our duty to honour and innovate them.”
The festival, which runs annually from mid-August to mid-September, transforms the streets of Davao into a lively scene with street markets and parades. It attracts tourists from around the globe.
Named by former Mayor and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in 1988, the Kadayawan Festival honours Davao's icons: Mount Apo, durian, and the Waling-waling orchid. One of its main attractions, the Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan, or street dancing, features eleven ethnic tribes from the Davao region performing in vibrant costumes that highlight their indigenous heritage.
Davao dazzles! Kadayawan festival's Indak-Indak parade sets streets ablaze with colour and culture
Thousands of revellers flocked to Davao City on Sunday to celebrate the Kadayawan Festival, officially kicking off with the vibrant Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan parade. The festival, a major highlight of the Philippine cultural calendar, showcases a dazzling array of traditional dances, performances, and artistry from indigenous tribes.
The parade featured participants in colourful traditional attire, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty celebrated by the festival. According to media reports, the Kadayawan Festival, formerly known as the Apo Duwaling Festival, began as a collection of tribal rituals unified to celebrate Davao's unity and cultural heritage.
“This festival symbolises our gratitude for nature’s gifts, cultural richness, and abundant harvests,” a visitor shared. “Indak-Indak reminds us that our traditions are living and evolving, and it’s our duty to honour and innovate them.”
The festival, which runs annually from mid-August to mid-September, transforms the streets of Davao into a lively scene with street markets and parades. It attracts tourists from around the globe.
Named by former Mayor and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in 1988, the Kadayawan Festival honours Davao's icons: Mount Apo, durian, and the Waling-waling orchid. One of its main attractions, the Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan, or street dancing, features eleven ethnic tribes from the Davao region performing in vibrant costumes that highlight their indigenous heritage.
Thousands of revellers flocked to Davao City on Sunday to celebrate the Kadayawan Festival, officially kicking off with the vibrant Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan parade. The festival, a major highlight of the Philippine cultural calendar, showcases a dazzling array of traditional dances, performances, and artistry from indigenous tribes.
The parade featured participants in colourful traditional attire, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty celebrated by the festival. According to media reports, the Kadayawan Festival, formerly known as the Apo Duwaling Festival, began as a collection of tribal rituals unified to celebrate Davao's unity and cultural heritage.
“This festival symbolises our gratitude for nature’s gifts, cultural richness, and abundant harvests,” a visitor shared. “Indak-Indak reminds us that our traditions are living and evolving, and it’s our duty to honour and innovate them.”
The festival, which runs annually from mid-August to mid-September, transforms the streets of Davao into a lively scene with street markets and parades. It attracts tourists from around the globe.
Named by former Mayor and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in 1988, the Kadayawan Festival honours Davao's icons: Mount Apo, durian, and the Waling-waling orchid. One of its main attractions, the Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan, or street dancing, features eleven ethnic tribes from the Davao region performing in vibrant costumes that highlight their indigenous heritage.