Author Archives: ACE R. MORANDANTE

Isidro Indao from the Manobo tribe argues against the current tourism-linked festivities of the tribal harvest festival saying the Kadayawan festivities are not the answer of the plight of the tribes’ problem. on hunger and military operations. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Matigsalug tribal members show their bountiful harvest of crops and fruits during the Subang sa Sinugdanan, a river festival at the Bankerohan River. The Matigsalugs are known to reside along the river banks. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Three foreigners watch as 11 tribes take turn in culture presentations at the Rizal Park. The activity is part of the week-long 29th Kadayawan fruit harvest festival. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

A Lumad keeps his balance at the wooden stilt, made from tree branches, as he races to the finish line in the tribal festival of games featured in this year’s Kadayawan festival of Davao City. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Indigenous tribes showcase their own sports activities, among them the skillful use of the bangkaw (spear) at the Peoples Park in Davao City today. The Tribal Sportsfest is the new feature in the 29th Kadayawan Festival. The tribal sports festival is spearheaded by the Davao City Sports office. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

The popular indigenous bracelets are commodities for sale during the week-long Kadayawan Festival. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

An Uvu-Manobo plays his Kulintang instrument at the Rizal Park during the opening of the 29th Kadayawan Festival. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

The 29th Kadayawan Festival opened with a torch by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. (Ace Morandante/davaotoday.com)