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The 11 tribes of indigenous people in Davao participate in Dula Kadayawan Aug. 15 at People's Park as part of the monthlong celebration of the Kadayawan Festival. Dula Kadayawan showcases traditional games from both Lumad and Moro groups. Among the five Lumad groups, 11 games were played, including kakasing, pana, totaringki, binabayo, siklot, aakrow or kang relay, solopot, sisibow, bubuntug, tug-of-war and sosokoro/panikado. Six Moro groups participated in eight games, including kagkingking, sipa sa manggis, kanggarotaya, kambaebae, kakorkor, katuntol sa tampila, sipa sa lama and kapakita sa tig. via Ervince Apatan,contributor

Kadayawan festival draws scrutiny from Davao indigenous groups

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Eleven ethnolinguistic groups set up booths at Magsaysay Park on Aug. 7 to showcase their culture during Kadayawan, but some say the festival’s recognition of indigenous…

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The Hiyas sa Kadayawan 2026 make their appearance during the Pamulak sa Kadayawan parade on Sunday, August 16, followed by the entourage from their respective 11 ethnolinguistic groups. (Photo by Christine Bustamante/davaotoday.com)

Kadayawan: Celebrating culture, confronting realities

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – While Vice President Sara Duterte describes Kadayawan as a reminder of a true prosperity anchored on preserving culture and building a fair, just, and peaceful society,…

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KADAYAWAN 2026. Young Lumad children draw the attention of tourists and locals visiting the Kadayawan Tribal Village during the 38th Kadayawan Festival in Davao City as it officially opened on Aug. 7. The village showcases the rich culture, traditions and heritage of the city’s Indigenous communities. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Kath Cortez)

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KADAYAWAN 2026. Young Lumad children draw the attention of tourists and locals visiting the Kadayawan Tribal Village during the 38th Kadayawan Festival in Davao City as it officially opened on…

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