What is Madayaw?
good, valuable, and superior
Kadayawan Festival History It’s derived from the word “madayaw” which means good, valuable, and superior. Hence, Kadayawan Festival Tagalog means pasasalamat at pagpapahalaga. It is the celebration of life, a thanksgiving for the gifts of nature, the wealth of culture, and bounties of harvest and serenity of living.
Which of the following festival is originated in Davao City?
Kadayawan Festival
Kadayawan Festival
| Kadayawan | |
|---|---|
| “I-indak sa kadalanan” or the Street dancing competition, part of Kadayawan Festival celebration. | |
| Observed by | Davao City |
| Type | Thanksgiving / Cultural |
| Date | Third Week of August |
What month is kadayawan festival celebrated?
August
The Kadayawan Festival is a thanksgiving to nature for the harvest and life in general, held in the city of Davao in the Philippines. It is organized every third week of August annually. In ancient times, the people of Davao came to Mount Apo to show gratitude to their deity.
What is Padigosan festival?
Padigosan is a festival in Digos featuring activities like lechon parade, street dancing, trade fair, and sports competition. The celebration commemorates the founding of Digos into a municipality back in July 19, 1949. The name of the festival is derived from the term padigos, which means “to take a bath”.
What are the festivals in Davao City?
Here’s a full list of festivals in cities and municipalities around Davao City:
- Araw ng Dabaw (March 10-16)
- Kadayawan sa Dabaw (3rd week of August)
- Kaputian Parochial Fiesta (IGaCos – January 15) –
- Kasinatian Festival (Toril – October 7)
- IGaCoS Festival (IGaCos – March 5 -7)
- Caracoles Festival (IGaCos – April 30)
How did the Kadayawan Festival got it name?
The Origin of Kadayawan Festival The festival’s name is derived from the Mandaya word “madayaw,” meaning treasured or valuable, as the locals use this time to give thanks for the season’s bountiful harvest.
What is the capital of Davao Oriental?
Mati
Davao Oriental (Cebuano: Sidlakang Dabaw; Tagalog: Silangang Davao) is a province in the Philippines located in the Davao Region in Mindanao. Its capital is Mati, and it borders the province of Davao de Oro to the west, and Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur to the north.