Kadayawan Festival 2025 commences under Baste's auspices; Dabawenyos encouraged to prioritize security
Kadayawan Festival 2025 in Davao City: A Celebration of Unity and Culture
The vibrant city of Davao will once again come alive with the annual Kadayawan Festival, running from August 7 to 31, 2025. This year's event promises to be a grand celebration, showcasing the rich culture and unity of Davao City's 11 ethnolinguistic tribes.
The festival's core events and schedule include:
- August 7: Kadayawan 2025 Misa Pasasalamat (Thanksgiving Mass) at San Pedro Cathedral.
- August 8: Official Opening (Pag-Abli sa Kadayawan) at Kadayawan Tribal Village, Magsaysay Park.
- August 8 to 31: Kadayawan Trade Fair daily at Magsaysay Park, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- August 9: Hiyas sa Kadayawan Cultural Presentation at SM City Davao Annex Event Center.
- August 9 to 17: Pananam sa Kadayawan.
- August 10 to 12: Bantawan Cultural Celebration at Kadayawan Tribal Village.
- August 13: Kasikas sa Kadayawan at Rizal Park.
- August 13 to 17: Kadayawan Expo and Food Trucks Bazaar at Rizal–Bolton Street Extension.
- August 14: Hiyas sa Kadayawan Grand Coronation Night at USeP Gymnasium.
- August 15: Agong ug Kulintangan and Tunog ug Sayaw sa Kadayawan at Rizal Park.
- August 15: Special non-working holiday in Davao City in observance of Kadayawan Festival and Indigenous Peoples Day.
- August 16: Dula sa Kadayawan at People's Park and Konsierto Kadayawan at San Pedro Square.
- August 17: Pamulak ug Indak-Indak sa Kadayawan Street Parade in the morning, followed by the Indak-Indak sa Kadayawan Grand Showdown in the afternoon.
President Rodrigo Duterte encouraged Dabawenyos to uphold the culture of security and unity during his speech at the festival's opening. He noted that despite the challenges the city has faced, Dabawenyos continue to rise, with their strength being their unity and mutual help.
Key venues for the festival include San Pedro Cathedral, Kadayawan Tribal Village at Magsaysay Park, SM City Davao, USeP Gymnasium, Rizal Park, and Roxas/San Pedro Streets for the parades.
Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte opened the Kadayawan Festival 2025 on August 8, 2025, at Magsaysay Park in Davao City. He emphasized the importance of unity among Dabawenyos, warning that a lack of cooperation and understanding could lead to conflict. He also stated that there is no discrimination in Davao City, regardless of one's religion, ethnicity, socio-economic status, or sexual orientation.
The festival highlights the rich culture and unity of Davao City's 11 ethnolinguistic tribes through cultural presentations, tribal performances, and markets showcasing local crafts and food. If you want to attend, make sure to mark your calendars for this exciting event!
- The government, led by President Rodrigo Duterte, encourages Dabawenyos to uphold unity and mutual help during the 2025 Kadayawan Festival in Davao City, emphasizing the strength of the city's culture and community.
- Key venues for the festival, set to take place from August 7 to 31, 2025, include San Pedro Cathedral, Rizal Park, Kadayawan Tribal Village at Magsaysay Park, SM City Davao, and the USeP Gymnasium.
- The Kadayawan Festival 2025, organized to celebrate Davao City's rich culture and unity, attracts local ethnolinguistic tribes to showcase their culture through performances, markets, and tribal presentations, making it a significant event in general-news and Bisaya politics.
