What you need to know about Kadayawan’s history
What is the relevance of celebrating Kadayawan?
What is the relevance of celebrating Kadayawan?
Matigsalug women hurry in sifting rice from the chaff during the "Bibinayo", a traditional way of pounding rice, which was part of the tribal games in the Lumadnong Dula at the People's Park in Davao City on Thursday, August 18. The Lumadnong Dula is one of the highlights of this year's Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival celebration. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)
The second day of the week-long Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival celebration highlighted the culture of the indigenous peoples in the opening of the "Tribuhanong Pasundayag" (cultural show) on Tuesday, August 16.
The 31st Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2016 celebration formally started on Monday, August 15 at the People's Park in Davao City. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Around 3,000 police and military personnel are deployed to secure the city for the 31st Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival which kicks off today, August 15.