![Kadayawan 2016 executive committee co-chairperson Art Boncato cuts the ceremonial ribbon with members of the steering committee.](http://davaotoday.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Ribbon-Cutting.jpg)
Kadayawan 2016 executive committee co-chairperson Art Boncato cuts the ceremonial ribbon with members of the steering committee.
DAVAO CITY — The 31st Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2016 celebration formally started on Monday, August 15 at the People’s Park in Davao City.
Before the opening program, a photo exhibit which featured the 11 tribes of the city titled “Kinabuhi: A Photo Exhibit” was also opened at 3:00 pm at the Durian Dome in People’s Park.
![The "Kinabuhi: Photo Exhibit" features the daily life of the 11 tribes in Davao City.](http://davaotoday.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Kinabuhi.jpg)
The “Kinabuhi: Photo Exhibit” features the daily life of the 11 tribes in Davao City.
![Members of the Kadayawan 2016 executive committee looks at the photos displayed during the exhibit.](http://davaotoday.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Kinabuhi_2.jpg)
Members of the Kadayawan 2016 executive committee looks at the photos displayed during the exhibit.
![One of the guests of the opening of the Kinabuhi: Photo Exhibit is veteran photojournalist, Rene Lumawag.](http://davaotoday.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Lumawag2.jpg)
One of the guests of the opening of the Kinabuhi: Photo Exhibit is veteran photojournalist, Rene Lumawag.
![The photo exhibit will be open until August 26 at the Durian Dome in People's Park.](http://davaotoday.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Kinabuhi_1.jpg)
The photo exhibit will be open until August 26 at the Durian Dome in People’s Park.
At around 5:00 in the afternoon, after a thanksgiving mass celebrated by Archbishop Romulo Valles of the Archdiocese of Davao, the Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2016 was formally opened by cultural performances.
![Members of the Kathara Dance Ensemble performs during the opening program of the 2016 Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival at the People's Park on Monday, August 15.](http://davaotoday.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Kadayawan2016-Opening.jpg)
Members of the Kathara Dance Ensemble performs during the opening program of the 2016 Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival at the People’s Park on Monday, August 15.
![Members of the Kathara Dance Ensemble performs during the opening program of the 2016 Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival at the People's Park on Monday, August 15.](http://davaotoday.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Kadayawan2016-Opening_5.jpg)
Members of the Kathara Dance Ensemble performs during the opening program of the 2016 Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival at the People’s Park on Monday, August 15.
![Members of the Kathara Dance Ensemble performs during the opening program of the 2016 Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival at the People's Park on Monday, August 15.](http://davaotoday.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Kadayawan2016-Opening_7.jpg)
Members of the Kathara Dance Ensemble performs during the opening program of the 2016 Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival at the People’s Park on Monday, August 15.
![Kadayawan Opening_11](http://davaotoday.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Kadayawan-Opening_11.jpg)
The University of Mindanao Chorale performs during the formal opening of the 2016 Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival at the People’s Park along Palma Gil Street, Davao City.
![Third district City Councilor, Avegayle Dalodo-Ortiz delivers the opening remarks in behalf of City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, who could not attend the program.](http://davaotoday.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Dalodo-Ortiz.jpg)
Third district City Councilor Avegayle Dalodo-Ortiz delivers the opening remarks in behalf of City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, who could not attend the program.
![Councilor Dalodo-Ortiz sounds the ceremonial gong to formally open this year's Kadayawan sa Dabaw celebration.](http://davaotoday.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Dalodo-Ortiz_3.jpg)
Councilor Dalodo-Ortiz sounds the ceremonial gong to formally kick off this year’s Kadayawan sa Dabaw celebration.
![The deputy mayors of the 11 tribes of Davao City joins City Councilor Avegayle "Didoy" Dalodo-Ortiz during the opening program of the 2016 Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival.](http://davaotoday.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Kadayawan-Opening_10.jpg)
The deputy mayors of the 11 tribes of Davao City joins City Councilor Avegayle “Didoy” Dalodo-Ortiz during the opening program of the 2016 Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival.