Festivals of Mindanao [Archive]

tj_brewed

September 15th, 2007, 03:53 AM

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A warm and friendly greeting derived from the Dabawenyo word "dayaw" that means good, valuable, superior or beautiful. Such is "Kadayawan," a celebration of life, a thanksgiving for the gifts of nature, the wealth of culture, the bounties of harvest and serenity of living.

Today, Kadayawan has metamorphosed into a festival of festivals, the mother of many other fesivals in the region as it honors Davao's heritage, its past personified by the ancestral "lumads", its people as they celebrate on the streets, and its floral industry as they parade in full regalia in thanksgiving for the blessings bestowed on the city.

The festival began from a government-initiated program called “Unlad Proyekto Davao” in 1986, planned to unite the Davaoeños after the chaotic martial law years and to showcase the city as a peaceful and colorful place to visit and do business in. At the time, it was called “Apo Duwaling,”a name created from the icons Davao was famous for: Mt. Apo, the country's highest peak; durian, the king of fruits; and waling-waling. The queen of orchids. Davao is also home of the majestic Philippine eagle, the national bird. In 1988, the festival was renamed “Kadayawan sa Dabaw” by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte to celebrate the city's unique wealth in flowers, fruits, and ethnic culture.

Today, Kadayawan has transformed into a festival of festivals, the mother of may other festivals in the region as it honors Davao’s artistic, cultural and historical heritage, its past personified by the ancestral “lumads”, its people as they celebrate on the streets, and its floral industry as they parade in full regalia in thanksgiving for the blessings granted on the city.

“Kadayawan sa Dabaw” is an enriching experience with a difference as its explores the past, present and future of the Davaoeños, the Mindanaoans, the Filipinos. Its sights and sounds remain supreme. Be part of the experience.

“Du-aw na sa Dabaw! Duyog sa Kadayawan! Maglingaw-lingaw ta!”

dinabaw

September 15th, 2007, 04:02 AM

Tagum's Musikahan Festival
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Students Learn How To Play Keyboard.

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A Dance Presentation!

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Sax student performing at their best!

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A Song from the heart!

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Humming Birds...

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Beautiful Smiles for keep!

photos & texts by @rasputin

dinabaw

September 15th, 2007, 04:06 AM

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Drum and Bugle Corp Power!

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Dance with the Music...

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Filipina Costume and Dance.

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Dance, Dance, Dance with my ten guitaaaaaaarrrssss....

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Tribal Presentation...

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Some Halal Foods...

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I'm Hungry!

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Cultural Music for Everybody!

tj_brewed

September 15th, 2007, 05:00 PM

Can anyone post infos and pix about other Davao festivals? Here's the complete list of the festivals in Davao.

Araw ng Dabaw (March 10-16)
Kadayawan sa Dabaw (3rd week of August)
Kaputian Parochial Fiesta (January 15)
IGaCoS Festival (March 5 -7)
Caracoles Festival (April 30)
Pangapog Festival (1st Week of August)
Babak Fiesta (September 15)
Peñaplata Fiesta (December 8)
Musikahan (Tagum - March 7)
Kuradang sa Dalan (Panabo - March 31)
Palay Festival (Carmen - June 18)
Ugsod - ugsod Festival (June 18)
Araw ng Davao del Norte (July 1)
Banana Festival (Kapalong 1st Week of August)
Banana Festival (Panabo - March 31)
Durian Festival (September)
Sinawug Festival (September 19)
Kalibulongan Festival (Talaingod - October 18)
Andaon tu Dibabawon Festival (Kapalong - Last week of October)
Feast of Christ the King (Tagum - 2nd to the Last Sunday of November)
Saulogan Festival (Digos - January 15)
Kapyaan Festival (Jose Abad Santos - February)
Pista sa Kinaiyahan (Sta. Cruz - April 25-28)
Dorong Festival (Kapatagan - June 14-19)
Provincial Charter Anniversary (July 1)
Padigosan Festival (Digos - September 8)
Araw ng Sta. Cruz (Sta. Cruz - 1st Week of October)
Mango Fiesta (San Isidro - June 18)
LUBMAHUMA Festival (Provincial July 1)
Fish Festival (Gov. Generoso - August 1)
Niyog-Niyogan festival (Manay - October 25)
Kagang-Kagang Festival (Caraga - October 25)
Balyan Festival (Baganga - October 25)
Sambuokan Festival (Mati - October 25)
Anibina Festival (March 1-8)
Maragusan Eco-Expo (Last Week of April)
Kaimunan Festival (June 17)
Sal-Lupuyon (June 12 - 18)
Simballay Festival (Nabunturan - July 21)
Kariyawan (Sept. 4)
P'yagsawitan (Maragusan - 3rd Week of November)
Pasaka

MtApoStandard

September 16th, 2007, 11:19 AM

abskess

September 17th, 2007, 05:41 AM

^^ grabeh ka talaga bro Teej. Sana ikaw na next tourism director ng Davao region :banana: :banana: :banana:

shaKEIRa

September 17th, 2007, 06:13 AM

Sizaryan

September 17th, 2007, 01:39 PM

Kabasan Festival (Babak - May 28-30)

MtApoStandard

September 17th, 2007, 01:52 PM

pujada bay festival but page link is dead inside mati.com.ph

paulkrps

September 17th, 2007, 01:54 PM

^^ the mati pages had so much including a gallery (www.makeitmati.com). somehow something happened kai nalahi na man ang domain name.

filino

September 20th, 2007, 08:11 AM

boju

September 20th, 2007, 08:15 AM

Hey guyz this is it....
show them what we've got.....

as far as i knew we have here the ff:

1. Kadayawan Festival of Davao City
2. Bonok-Bonok Festival of Surigao City

we need to know more right?.....please post it now......

Dugtongan natin ha.

1. Kadayawan Festival of Davao City
2. Bonok-Bonok Festival of Surigao City
3. Kagay-an Festival of Cagayan de Oro
4. Diyandi Festival of Iligan
5. Kaamulan Festival of Bukidnon
6. Lanzones Festival of Camiguin

filino

September 20th, 2007, 08:17 AM

Bonok-bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw Festival of Surigao City
September 9

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Surigaonons' way of thanksgiving for the bountiful blessings, this is event is marked by Mardi Gras-like celebrations. Dances are offerred in honor of the city's patron saint, Señor San Nicolas de Tolentino.

History of Bonok-Bonok

Surigao is home to the Mamanwa ethnic tribe. Their dances are showcased in a local festival called "Bonok-Bonok, held at the feast of San Nicolas de Toletino which is held annually on September 10. The Bonok-Bonok depicts the native folks' merry-making to show gratitude to pagan gods for bountiful harvest and good health.

Bonok-bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw is a Mardi gras-like celebration of dances, colors, bargains, and food.

One of the oldest and still existing tribes in the Philippines are the Mamanwas, who are quite similar to the Negritoes in physical profile. Although forced to settle in the hinterislands because of the advent of development, they still practiced, however, their customs and traditions. Among these is the belief about “KAHIMUNAN”, a tribal festivity, where music and graceful dancing are distinctive features. They chant and play accompanied with their instruments, such as: the gimbar (drum), the gong and the bamboo called the “kalatong” and “katik”. A “baylan” or priest officiates the celebration as a tribute to their God, “MAGBABAYA” and ancestors for good health and bountiful harvest intercessions.

During the “kahimunan” or tribal festivity, wild pigs, chicken and different fruits are offered to the ancestors. A thanksgiving dance called “BONOK-BONOK” is performed by the different village chieftains and babaeyons. Happiness and friendship are expressed through dancing, shouting and singing. They wave scarves of “BANAY” as signs of good will, prosperity and blessings for the entire tribal village.

Thus, Bonok-Bonok is a ritual dance which originated from these early settlers. The rhythm usually starts with a slow beat and gradually gets faster, causing the dancers to work at pace with the music. Adding to the attraction of the dance, is the colorful raiment, which includes beaded headdresses or tubaw, bracelets and anklets of the women. The ceremonial dress of the men and women are likewise ornate in design, and of various colors.

The dance ritual has been brought down through the generations and still being practiced today. In reverence to the Patron Saint San Nicolas de Tolentino, the people have already adopted the “Bonok –bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw” Festival which is a reflection of Surigao’s rich cultural heritage.

filino

September 20th, 2007, 08:20 AM

Dugtongan natin ha.

1. Kadayawan Festival of Davao City
2. Bonok-Bonok Festival of Surigao City
3. Kagay-an Festival of Cagayan de Oro
4. Diyandi Festival of Iligan
5. Kaamulan Festival of Bukidnon
6. Lanzones Festival of Camiguin

oic, how i wish there will be a competition for all those festivals. like "A Battle of Champions" what you think? :lol:

then it will be hosted by different cities every year. sounds exciting right?:banana:

filino

September 20th, 2007, 08:26 AM

KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL OF DAVAO CITY

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A warm and friendly greeting derived from the Dabawenyo word "dayaw" that means good, valuable, superior or beautiful. Such is "Kadayawan," a celebration of life, a thanksgiving for the gifts of nature, the wealth of culture, the bounties of harvest and serenity of living.

Today, Kadayawan has metamorphosed into a festival of festivals, the mother of many other fesivals in the region as it honors Davao's heritage, its past personified by the ancestral "lumads", its people as they celebrate on the streets, and its floral industry as they parade in full regalia in thanksgiving for the blessings bestowed on the city.

The festival began from a government-initiated program called “Unlad Proyekto Davao” in 1986, planned to unite the Davaoeños after the chaotic martial law years and to showcase the city as a peaceful and colorful place to visit and do business in. At the time, it was called “Apo Duwaling,”a name created from the icons Davao was famous for: Mt. Apo, the country's highest peak; durian, the king of fruits; and waling-waling. The queen of orchids. Davao is also home of the majestic Philippine eagle, the national bird. In 1988, the festival was renamed “Kadayawan sa Dabaw” by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte to celebrate the city's unique wealth in flowers, fruits, and ethnic culture.

Today, Kadayawan has transformed into a festival of festivals, the mother of may other festivals in the region as it honors Davao’s artistic, cultural and historical heritage, its past personified by the ancestral “lumads”, its people as they celebrate on the streets, and its floral industry as they parade in full regalia in thanksgiving for the blessings granted on the city.

“Kadayawan sa Dabaw” is an enriching experience with a difference as its explores the past, present and future of the Davaoeños, the Mindanaoans, the Filipinos. Its sights and sounds remain supreme. Be part of the experience.

“Du-aw na sa Dabaw! Duyog sa Kadayawan! Maglingaw-lingaw ta!”

GearX

September 20th, 2007, 08:28 AM

oic, how i wish there will be a competition for all those festivals. like "A Battle of Champions" what you think? :lol:

then it will be hosted by different cities every year. sounds exciting right?:banana:

That would be too much commercialization....most festivals are meant as thanksgiving to their patron saint....plus each festival has its own feature.

filino

September 20th, 2007, 08:42 AM

That would be too much commercialization....most festivals are meant as thanksgiving to their patron saint....plus each festival has its own feature.

yeah but lets not look too much of commercialization side, lets focus on promoting the whole island as a tourist destination rather than a battle ground which is believed by many but fortunately not true naman. thus, to divert the attention of all those dirty minded people it's high time that we should have this kind of tourists attraction. let them experience our other side, let them hear our sounds, the beat and our colors.

boju

September 20th, 2007, 08:47 AM

oic, how i wish there will be a competition for all those festivals. like "A Battle of Champions" what you think? :lol:

then it will be hosted by different cities every year. sounds exciting right?:banana:

Nice input. Sana matawag ang pansin ng Mindanao organizers. In this scenario, Mindanao will gain more trusts (building image) in the world.

filino

September 20th, 2007, 09:08 AM

Nice input. Sana matawag ang pansin ng Mindanao organizers. In this scenario, Mindanao will gain more trusts (building image) in the world.

oo nga, this will be totally a very big event. imagine a city hosting such number of contingents...... and each group will be composed of not less than 200 participants and just multiply that numbers to the number of cities that will participate... just imagine the impact of such event to the economy of the host city. gosh! i really hope somebody could make a better plan on this. this is really a big pogi points for the whole island. remember tourism industry is now one of the three biggest industry in the world. the other two is mining and agriculture.

earlat

September 22nd, 2007, 07:08 PM

:banana: We also have:
Kalilangan and Tuna Festivals in Gen. Santos City.
Lubi-Lubi Festival in Glan, Sarangani Province.
T'nalak Festival in South Cotabato.

tj_brewed

September 23rd, 2007, 01:23 PM

And here's the other festivals in Davao with dates and locations

Araw ng Dabaw (March 10-16)
Kadayawan sa Dabaw (3rd week of August)
Kaputian Parochial Fiesta (January 15)
IGaCoS Festival (March 5 -7)
Caracoles Festival (April 30)
Pangapog Festival (1st Week of August)
Babak Fiesta (September 15)
Peñaplata Fiesta (December 8)
Musikahan (Tagum - March 7)
Kuradang sa Dalan (Panabo - March 31)
Palay Festival (Carmen - June 18)
Ugsod - ugsod Festival (June 18)
Araw ng Davao del Norte (July 1)
Banana Festival (Kapalong 1st Week of August)
Banana Festival (Panabo - March 31)
Durian Festival (September)
Sinawug Festival (September 19)
Kalibulongan Festival (Talaingod - October 18)
Andaon tu Dibabawon Festival (Kapalong - Last week of October)
Feast of Christ the King (Tagum - 2nd to the Last Sunday of November)
Saulogan Festival (Digos - January 15)
Kapyaan Festival (Jose Abad Santos - February)
Pista sa Kinaiyahan (Sta. Cruz - April 25-28)
Dorong Festival (Kapatagan - June 14-19)
Provincial Charter Anniversary (July 1)
Padigosan Festival (Digos - September 8)
Araw ng Sta. Cruz (Sta. Cruz - 1st Week of October)
Mango Fiesta (San Isidro - June 18)
LUBMAHUMA Festival (Provincial July 1)
Fish Festival (Gov. Generoso - August 1)
Niyog-Niyogan festival (Manay - October 25)
Kagang-Kagang Festival (Caraga - October 25)
Balyan Festival (Baganga - October 25)
Sambuokan Festival (Mati - October 25)
Anibina Festival (March 1-8)
Maragusan Eco-Expo (Last Week of April)
Kaimunan Festival (June 17)
Sal-Lupuyon (June 12 - 18)
Simballay Festival (Nabunturan - July 21)
Kariyawan (Sept. 4)
P'yagsawitan (Maragusan - 3rd Week of November)
Pasaka

GearX

September 24th, 2007, 02:57 AM

that's in the calendar of the Buntakapi....:lol:

filino

September 24th, 2007, 07:44 AM

:banana: We also have:
Kalilangan and Tuna Festivals in Gen. Santos City.
Lubi-Lubi Festival in Glan, Sarangani Province.
T'nalak Festival in South Cotabato.

among the three i only knew tuna festival and i heard a little about tnalak festival

filino

September 24th, 2007, 08:06 AM

filino

September 28th, 2007, 05:05 AM

I just wanna share some of the best pictures I found from the best contingents who joined the
BONOK-BONOK FESTIVAL 2007

contingent from
CABADBARAN CITY

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contingent from
BUTUAN CITY

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contingent from
MISAMIS ORIENTAL

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contingent from
JABONGA, AGUSAN DEL NORTE

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contingent from
BACUAG, SURIGAO DEL NORTE

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contingent from
SURIGAO CITY PILOT SCHOOL

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contingent from
SURIGAO NORTE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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that's all guyz, hope to see you next year!!!!

tj_brewed

October 4th, 2007, 03:55 AM

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davaoeagle

November 17th, 2007, 09:38 PM

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Agong or kulintang are among the traditional instruments found in the house of the K'lagan tribe in Madaum, Tagum City. The Kalimudan Expo '07 showcases tribal customs, traditions and crafts at Magsaysay Park. (Sun.Star Davao/Rene B. Lumawag)

Il Tenore

December 26th, 2007, 08:20 AM

I hope, the Kadayawan Festival will be like "Festival of Festivals"

not like going back to the traditional...

Il Tenore

December 27th, 2007, 08:43 AM

guys.. can we include the "Pasko Fiesta" here?

nikkixtrm

December 27th, 2007, 03:15 PM

Il Tenore

December 27th, 2007, 03:33 PM

when will you be there?

or am I asking a right question?

nikkixtrm

December 27th, 2007, 05:14 PM

when will you be there?

or am I asking a right question?

april-august :P

Il Tenore

December 28th, 2007, 03:59 PM

wow! perfect time!! and you can still join the Kadayawan Festival!!

nikkixtrm

December 29th, 2007, 03:52 AM

wow! perfect time!! and you can still join the Kadayawan Festival!!

yep yep!

Il Tenore

December 29th, 2007, 06:49 AM

ok! so, let's practice our routines now! haha!!
too early!

But it's better to be prepared...

tj_brewed

January 3rd, 2008, 09:40 AM

bump!

Il Tenore

January 3rd, 2008, 12:28 PM

uhm... Araw ng Dabaw is getting near!

waht are the activities?

nikkixtrm

January 3rd, 2008, 05:22 PM

si dinabaw daw majoret unya ako ang dramer :D

si kulas kay mag salo salo og durian :banana:

Il Tenore

January 4th, 2008, 04:24 AM

dinabaw will majorette? can't imagine! hehe!

abskess

January 4th, 2008, 05:10 PM

^^:lol::lol::lol:

Il Tenore

January 22nd, 2008, 12:17 PM

hey guys!! Araw ng Dabaw is near!!!

we must have a meet! or should we? hehe!!

KulasKusgan

January 22nd, 2008, 01:11 PM

si dinabaw daw majoret unya ako ang dramer :D

si kulas kay mag salo salo og durian :banana:

bagay si nyor ambie magmajorate kay sexy. ayayay!:lol:

paulkrps

January 22nd, 2008, 01:40 PM

si kulas kay mag salo salo og durian :banana:

mao daw nay ipuli sa horsefight - saloay og durian.:lol:

nikkixtrm

January 22nd, 2008, 10:40 PM

:lol: lagi. mahitabo na. walay laing choice si dinabaw :D

paulkrps

January 23rd, 2008, 08:34 PM

^^ unya davao version daw sa dodge ball - durian gihapon ang gamiton. balita nako naa daw copyright ownership si nyor ambi og bai kulas.

nikkixtrm

January 24th, 2008, 07:41 PM

^^ unya davao version daw sa dodge ball - durian gihapon ang gamiton. balita nako naa daw copyright ownership si nyor ambi og bai kulas.

thats a good idea! :lol:

DURIAN DODGE BALL!
ouch.

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 09:15 AM

Some of the grandest and more popular festivals in the island can be found in this part of Mindanao!

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 11:07 AM

One thing ive noticed though...some cities would really try their best to copy Kadayawan.

Il Tenore

January 30th, 2008, 11:10 AM

^^really? since when? why?

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 11:25 AM

check mo na lang festivals nila :D

Il Tenore

February 1st, 2008, 05:10 AM

^^uhm...ok...

paulkrps

February 18th, 2008, 09:44 PM

any updates on mindanao festivals?

bump lang ko kay murag nawala na man ni.

paulkrps

February 18th, 2008, 11:24 PM

bagay si nyor ambie magmajorate kay sexy. ayayay!:lol:

nya, naa na moy activities for araw ng dabaw?

Il Tenore

February 18th, 2008, 11:50 PM

^^araw ng dabaw meet?

dinabaw

February 19th, 2008, 03:14 AM

I want to create festivals .....

Bon.ug -Bon.ug (boxing or any contact sport )
Ba.id-Ba.id (or Bolo )
gahi-gahi( hard headed :lol:)

:colgate:

Ibex

February 19th, 2008, 04:16 AM

MUSIKAHAN Sa Tagum

MUSIKAHAN SA TAGUM is a distinct and the only music-focused festival in Mindanao that envisions to:

* Celebrate the wealth of talents and the richness of music and arts traditions;
* Showcase the acclaimed Filipino excellence in the Music traditional,popular,folk or contemporary;
* Generate support for students and youth artist to enhance their skills in the feild of music composition and performances, and;
* Promote Tagum City as the Music Capital in the Mindanao region.

Musikahan The festival shall host more than 2,000 music and performing artists from all over Mindanao who shall participate in the variety of music competitions, evening concerts and special events. The performing artists joining in the nine music competition may either be school based or LGU supported community artists. Moreover nationally-acclaimed concert artists from Bohol and Manila shall also grace the Musikahan special events sa guest artist performers.

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Ibex

February 19th, 2008, 11:25 AM

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Musikahan Sa Tagum 2008
February 21 - 27, 2008

paulkrps

February 19th, 2008, 01:02 PM

nice. this is way so different from the current festivals all over mindanao.

filino

February 20th, 2008, 06:29 AM

I want to create festivals .....

Bon.ug -Bon.ug (boxing or any contact sport )
Ba.id-Ba.id (or Bolo )
gahi-gahi( hard headed :lol:)

:colgate:

hahahaha i cant imagine sa Ba.id-Ba.id :lol:

add ko lnag ang Koot-Koot Festival :lol:

filino

February 20th, 2008, 06:37 AM

SIBAY-SIBAY FESTIVAL
Tubod, Surigao del Norte

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jameslab8470

February 21st, 2008, 06:15 PM

Balanghai Festival - Butuan
Kahimunan Festival - Butuan

Ibex

February 22nd, 2008, 04:54 AM

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Ibex

February 22nd, 2008, 04:56 AM

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Ibex

February 22nd, 2008, 05:01 AM

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zoroethgenre_003

February 25th, 2008, 04:15 AM

Zamboanga City..

Zamboanga Hermosa Festival

zoroethgenre_003

February 25th, 2008, 01:14 PM

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one of the entries in the Zamboanga Hermosa Street Dancing Competition

zoroethgenre_003

February 25th, 2008, 01:20 PM

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Rasputin

February 26th, 2008, 07:56 AM

MUSIKAHAN SA TAGUM FESTIVAL
By: Cromwell Bonghanoy

A weeklong musical celebration to discover the wealth of talents by showcasing the Filipino excellence in the field of music.

The holding of the annual MUSIKAHAN SA TAGUM from February 21-27, as empowered by City Ordinance No. 237 series of 2007, engenders a concrete vision in shaping a brighter future for the youth through the enhancement of skills in musical arts.

Through the City of Tagum Tourism Council, the City Government of Tagum City via City Tourism Office, City Information Office, City Engineering Office, City Investment Promotions Office and Artistic Team, in coordination with the Department of Tourism is now set for the 2008 Musikahan sa Tagum Festival as it opens the Festival on February 21 with a big bang of different music ensemble held at Freedom Park well participated by various music talents cheerfully watched by the Government Officials, Government Employees, Businessmen, Teachers and Students from different schools.

The different music venues in Tagum City are now primed for the Grandest Festival, all inclusive and longest running Music Festival in Mindanao, will be well participated by National Government Agencies and Corporations like Banking, Pharmaceuticals, Electronics, Food & Beverage Companies, Industrial & Garment Industries and Transportation Services. Several of them have already committed as donors and patrons while the rest settled as Major & Minor Sponsors and Benefactors in expression of their full support to the one (1) week musical event comprising nine (9) categories of music competitions with Millions worth of prizes for excellent performers.

The theme “Magmusikahan Ta: Investing in creativity pathways to sustainability” converged various events such as raprapan, sayawan, at kantahan; Pasiklaban of the battle of the bands; drum, lyre and bugle competition; marching brass band competition; rondalsayaw; choral and quintette contest; biyaheng musikahan on Mindanao Music Video, musical performances in various places of the city; musical performance of Loboc Children Choir Concert on February 23 and the band performance of Sponge Cola on February 26. With all these musical events, we are expecting over 5,000 daily audiences witnessing via live or TV and Radio broadcast coverage.

Come and enjoy our musical celebration and experience a city in perfect harmony and see the excellent musical performers with worth Millions of prizes at stake.

Witness our Unique Extravagant Musical Festival of MUSIKAHAN SA TAGUM 2008. BE THERE ! EXPERIENCE TAGUM CITY ! (Cromwell/VMO)

For Inquiries:
MUSIKAHAN FESTIVAL SECRETARIAT
City Tourism Office, Tagum City Hall
Tel: (084)218-6218; (084)2184727
Telefax: (084)218-4506
E-Mail: musikahan2008@yahoo.com

dinabaw

March 31st, 2008, 02:55 PM

Southern Mindanao: April Events

April

25-30 Pista sa Kinaiyahan(Mt. Apo), Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur

* A tree-planting activity done at the foot of Mt. Apo and clean-up program at the peak.

20-30 Dive the gulf, Davao Gulf

* Activities like diving and awareness of the neighboring communities on the importance of the gulf not just for diving. Department of Tourism sponsored activities to promote Davao Gulf as a diving destination.

28 Caracoles Festival, Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao, Davao City

* A celebration of the Marine life depicted through music and dances, fashion and food as well as rituals and tales on the bounty of the seas.

filino

April 1st, 2008, 02:55 AM

mao daw nay ipuli sa horsefight - saloay og durian.:lol:

sa kadayawan daw, mag promo ang bachelor, P 5.00 lnag daw ang round trip from surigao - davao then davao - surigao but durian ang imo lingkuran :lol: :lol:

dinabaw

April 1st, 2008, 10:55 AM

^^ :lol: unya ang pahumot sulod sa Bus humot durian !

Business Article
Private sector wants bigger role in Kadayawan festival
By Rizalene P. Acac

THE Davao City Tourism Council is lobbying to the city government for the private sector to once again handle the Kadayawan Festival which will be staged four months from now.

Art Boncato, sales and marketing manager of the Marco Polo Hotel and a member of the council, said they have already met with Mayor Rodrigo Duterte to discuss the proposed transition from the government to the private sector.

The preparations of the festival, usually handled by the private sector, was transferred to the city government last year. The city government spearheaded the festival after Mayor Rodrigo Duterte noted that it has become highly-commercialized with telecommunication companies and television networks wrestling for exclusive sponsorship and coverage. Duterte said the organizers forgot that the indigenous roots of the city should be the highlight of the celebration.

The mayor also asked for the resignation of then City Tourism Officer Id Acaylar for including male contestants to the Hiyas ng Kadayawan which he said was deviation to the old concept. Last year, the contestants were representatives of various indigenous tribes, the first in the history of the city.

The budget of the festival was also reduced.

Boncato said they want the festival to be a more extravagant this year by making it at par with the Sinulog festival of Cebu. To do this, he said the tourism council recommended a strategy that would marry the cultural and business aspects of the festival.

He said Sinulog festival has not only been successful not only because it has a religious component but because the tourism sector and the government have been vigorous in promoting it abroad attracting foreign and domestic tourists.

Boncato said Kadayawan has more to offer than Sinulog because of the rich culture of Davao City so the gap is in the dissemination of information.

The statistics of the Department of Tourism XI revealed that the tourists to the city are still mostly local travelers. In 2006, a total of 569,235 visitors came to the city which grew to 641,161 or 13 percent last year.

http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=19610

dinabaw

April 26th, 2008, 05:41 AM

Friday, April 25, 2008

Antalan:
Caracoles Samal Festival 2008
By Rogelio P. Antalan
Dateline Igacos

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ALL roads will lead to the Island Garden City of Samal this Saturday, April 26.

On this day, we will be celebrating Caracoles Samal Festival. Now on its fourth year, the event is beginning to be institutionalized as one of the most joyous and colorful celebrations in the Island City.

Caracoles, meaning "seashells," was first staged in Babak in 2005.

Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 11 Director Sonia Garcia wanted to come up with an a-la-mardi gras event to cap Dive the Gulf, a week-long diving event (mostly in Davao Gulf) that showcases Davao Gulf as the top diving destination in the country.

So, after brainstorming with some employees of the local government and the Igacos Tourism Council, Caracoles was conceptualized.

The name of the festival is appropriate since we have a lot of seashells in Samal. It symbolizes Samal's treasure trove of marine resources.

It is Igacos's vision to be a world-class tourist destination with more than the usual island sun, sand, and sea. Caracoles Samal brings out the pride of place of the community with its bedrock of social and cultural heritage converging.

The first Caracoles Samal was really phenomenal! With a whopping P1.7 million budget, mostly from sponsors, a capacious stage was built with high-tech lights and sounds system.

Video walls were put up all over the area and selling booths with marine-life motifs lined the roadside. There were a lot of participants to the various contests and scores of people, locales and tourists alike, filled the streets for the sundown to sunrise festivity. It was party all night.

All benefited from the event. Most if not all resorts and lodging inns were fully-booked. Habal-habal drivers said that with just a day's hard work of ferrying passengers from far-flung barangays to the poblacion (the event site) they took home a week's earnings. The bakeries that usually open 24 hours had to close by midnight because they ran out of bread to sell. Barbeque grillers tripled their income. Even the itinerant vendors amassed a fortune. Bars and the roadside booths were filled to the brim.

The next Caracoles Samal festivals were not as grandiose as the first, understandably because of lesser budgets. That's what's difficult when the first one is very successful, there will always be comparison.

This year, true to its original concept as a roving festival, Caracoles Samal 2008 will be staged in Peñaplata, Samal district. Even with a meager budget from the local government, DOT, and the private sector, Igacos Tourism Council chairperson Araceli Ayuste hopes that the celebration will be as successful as the first.

Caracoles Samal 2008 kicks off today, April 25, with open beach volleyball at the Samal Freedom Park and exhibits of tourist destinations and display of Island products at the Peñaplata Central Elementary School grounds.

The main event will be in April 26 with a parade of boats (Regatta) from Sta. Ana to Peñaplata wharf at 5:00 p.m. Upon arrival, countdown begins with yell breaks and street dancing to the festival site. This will be followed with a dance demonstration dubbed as Baile del Año where all group participants (numbering at least 30) will come dressed as marine creatures.

Creative minds will also be expressed through a costume contest (Estrella del Mar) where participants don a costume depicting a sea creature, even executing its appropriate gestures and movements. Added to that, there will also be a fashion show (Gloria Maris) on island wear.

A band concert simultaneous with street party will take center stage during Musicaracoles and this will be until sunrise. True Faith will be the guest band for this event.

All these activities simply show the world how grateful Samaleños are for the Igacos's bountiful, breathtaking, and spectacular resources.

davaob4now

April 26th, 2008, 03:16 PM

davaob4now

April 26th, 2008, 03:48 PM

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davaob4now

April 26th, 2008, 03:56 PM

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Bansaulog 2007
Bansalan As Tourist Destination Kicks Off
by Henrylito D. Tacio

Bansalan -- the home town of broadcaster Jay Sonza, singer Jojo Adlawan (of London's "Miss Saigon" fame), Serapion Metilla (the country's foresmost expert on bonsai) -- has finally taken off as one of the country's tourist destination.

Last September 16, Wow Bansalan was launched by the municipal government to make the town as one of the areas to be visited by tourists -- both local and international -- in the province.

"Today is just the beginning," said Mayor Edwin G. Reyes during the launching of Wow Bansalan, the town's ambitious program of making Bansalan as part of Davao's del Sur tourist attractions.

To fully support the program, Mayor Reyes appointed Geraldine E. Batal, as the town tourism officer. She made the record as the very first person to hold the office since no one has been given such distinction since Bansalan became a town of its own fifty-five years ago.

The launching was part of the 55th Anniversary of Bansalan. The town was used to be a barangay of Santa Cruz. When Digos became a town, Bansalan was one of those areas included. Then in 1952, Bansalan was separated from Digos.

"Fifty-five years ago, we won our independence as municipal corporate community," Mayor Reyes said. "We cut our umbilical cord from our mother town, signifying a dream come. Out deep aspiration to be free from ignoble state of dependency was realized."

As part of the 55th Anniversary Celebration -- called Bansaulog (from the words Bansalan and "saulog," the local term for celebration) -- two back-to-back parades and contests were held.

On September 16, a parade was done, which culminated at the municipal hall. During the program, Salinta Monon -- touted to be the "last Bagobo weaver" and a National Manlilikha awardee -- was honored by the municipal government. "She's known in other parts of the country and even in other nations, but most of us don't know her," said Loreto A.
Valdez, who headed the municipal socio-cultural and historical council.

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Il Tenore

May 15th, 2008, 08:53 AM

Guyz.... any updates sa Kadayawan... post it here!!

tj_brewed

May 19th, 2008, 11:07 AM

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Kadayawan 2008 Preview

Madayaw! Welcome to the Kadayawan Festival 2008 thread. This would serve as your Kadayawan 101 - a festival guide and travel bullettin for our visitors and residents alike for the upcoming Kadayawan 2008 - undoubtedly, it is the biggest and grandest festival in Mindanao to date.

Join us this August 17th to 24th 2008 as the tribes in Davao and Mindanao converge in the City Of Davao as we celebrate abundance!

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davaob4now

May 19th, 2008, 11:36 AM

^^^^^^ ^^^^^^
The Festival of Festivals

tj_brewed

May 19th, 2008, 11:39 AM

The Festival of Festivals

......In Davao :okay: But undoubtedly the grandest in the island :okay:

henji

May 19th, 2008, 02:44 PM

I hope it will be World Renowned for Davao.

nikkixtrm

May 20th, 2008, 04:43 AM

yay! i wanna see kadayawan. naa pa ko diri ana nga time muna exciting kaayo! :banana:

Il Tenore

May 20th, 2008, 06:16 AM

@tj_brewed... didto nalang post sa Davao Festivals.... pls...

para magamit to...

Sinjin P.

May 20th, 2008, 09:17 AM

Please vote for your favorite entries in the 2008 Philippine Independence Day Banner Contest here: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=630569

tj_brewed

May 20th, 2008, 11:32 AM

@tj_brewed... didto nalang post sa Davao Festivals.... pls...

para magamit to...

This is dedicated just for Kadayawan 2008 bro....The Davao Festivals will showcase the other festivals in Davao too....Kadayawan is so grand to be limited to that thread alone.

Il Tenore

May 22nd, 2008, 04:30 AM

^^but..but... gamay lang man ang post didto!

we'll make use to it...

tj_brewed

May 22nd, 2008, 04:37 AM

People can post there too....but a grand celebration such as Kadayawan needs more exposure and deserves to have its own thread :okay: This thread is just for this year's Kadayawan. While the other thread was for the rest of the festivals in Davao...u can start posting there too to promote other festivals if you like. :okay:

Il Tenore

May 22nd, 2008, 05:00 AM

^^uhm.. okay...

i-post tong mga events sa Kadayawan karon! pls...

Ibex

May 22nd, 2008, 05:16 AM

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Il Tenore

May 22nd, 2008, 06:16 AM

^^these are 2005 pics right?

my mom said... 2005 floral floats were more colorful than in the past 2 years..

BYAHILO

May 22nd, 2008, 08:12 AM

yey! excited na ako!!! im also going to Kadayawan this year. confirmed na.

na post ko na rin sa blog ko ang schedule
http://www.byahilo.com/2008/05/20/kadayawan-sa-davao-festival-2008-official-schedule/

Jech uwi ka rin ba?

davaob4now

May 22nd, 2008, 11:18 AM

ang gand ng mga pics @Ibex...:)
walang ganyang festival in the isalnd, as in... only in Davao.

Ibex

May 22nd, 2008, 12:34 PM

ang gand ng mga pics @Ibex...:)
walang ganyang festival in the isalnd, as in... only in Davao.

Right @davaob4now... Reason enough to be there ^^

BYAHILO

May 22nd, 2008, 12:38 PM

pa post din ako.. na e excite na ako masyado.

photos i got last Aliwan Fiesta 2008, featuring the Kadayawan Festival of Davao

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Ibex

May 22nd, 2008, 12:46 PM

From SSC Davao thank you @Byahilo sa nice photos. We share the same enthusiasm... More pls weeeeeeee:banana:

JoeyIncali

May 22nd, 2008, 08:41 PM

Haaay, try ko adto Davao this August jud.
Good thing during Kadayawan is Paradise Island discounts their rooms.

henji

May 24th, 2008, 02:30 AM

Ali namo dire sa Davao aron maglingaw-lingaw..... :)

tj_brewed

May 24th, 2008, 02:37 AM

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The life and culture of the indigenous peoples have always been linked to the land. Since time immemorial, Davao has been the homeland of the Indigenous Peoples and land has become the core of their existence. If their land is lost, so is their culture and traditions. Thus, there is a need to defend the indigenous peoples’ ancestral lands for them to continually live and practice their way of life- consulting the spirits, working with nature and sharing with others. This is the main reason of celebrating the Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2008.

The Indigenous Peoples of Davao and Mindanao have become a very important mix of the island’s cultural panorama. Without them, a part of what makes sense to the island’s identity and pride is lost. Thus, the Kadayawan sa Dabaw pays tribute to Davao and Mindanao’s indigenous communities by making them as the main focus of the celebration. Kadayawan sa Dabaw is indeed the indigenous peoples thanksgiving of their harvests and an affirmation of their tribal sense as a self-determined people. Migrant settlers who have made Davao and Mindanao their home celebrate with them.

This year’s celebration has two main components:

Lumadnong Kasaulogan (Indigenous Peoples Festival) -- that is the core of the Kadayawan Festival showcasing our indigenous peoples’ culture and arts; and

Subay sa Lumadnong Kagikan (Contemporary Indigenous-motivated Celebrations) -- showcasing the impact of the indigenous culture and traditions to contemporary artists and communities.

Our theme for this year is: "Musanay Lumadnong Kagikan, Yutang Kabilin Panalipdan!" (“Flourishing Indigenous Heritage, Protecting Ancestral Nations”)

tj_brewed

May 24th, 2008, 02:51 AM

Events

August 17

Moda Mindanaw
Fashion and Floral Design Competition
Designers’ Cut -- August 17, 2008, 5 pm, Gaisano Mall Atrium

Fashion designers and floral artists will compete in a fashion and floral design extravaganza of indigenous-inspired silhouettes, Mindanoan fabrics, and floral accessories.

August 18

Festival Press Launching (Morning)

Hulagway sa Kaliwatan
Indigenous Peoples Visual Arts Exhibit Opening
Museo Dabawenyo

Dayaw
Kadayawan Festival Grand Opening
August 18, 4:00 PM, Peoples’ Park

Lumadnong Kasaulogan
Indigenous Peoples Festival Opening Rites
Evening

Lumadnong Bantawan -Tribong Tagabawa
Evening, Rizal Park

August 19

Kaan Mindanao & Lumadnong Gama
Indigenous Food Fiesta
Morning to evening, Rizal Park

Lumadnong Bantawan - Tribong Sama
Morning

Hulagway sa Kaliwatan
Indigenous Peoples Visual Arts Exhibit & Photo Contest
9am- 6pm, Museo Dabawenyo

Lumadnong Bantawan - Tribong Matigsalog
Afternoon, Rizal Park

Tribong Mass Wedding
Afternoon

Hiyas ng Kadayawan
Search for the Kadayawan Gem
Evening, CAP Auditorium

August 20

Kaan Mindanao & Lumadnong Gama
Indigenous Food Fiesta
Morning to evening, Rizal Park

Lumadnong Bantawan - Tribong Ata Manuvu
Morning

Hulagway sa Kaliwatan
Indigenous Peoples Visual Arts Exhibit & Photo Contest
9am- 6pm, Museo Dabawenyo

Lumadnong Bantawan - Tribong Tausug
Afternoon

Lumadnong Bantawan - Tribong Maranao
Afternoon

Tunog Mindanaw
World Music Festival
6 pm, NCCC Mall of Davao

August 21

Kaan Mindanao & Lumadnong Gama
Indigenous Food Fiesta
Morning to evening, Rizal Park

Lumadnong Bantawan - Tribong K’lata
Morning

Hulagway sa Kaliwatan
Indigenous Peoples Visual Arts Exhibit & Photo Contest
9am- 6pm, Museo Dabawenyo

Lumadnong Bantawan - Tribong Ubo-Manobo
Afternoon

Lumadnong Bantawan - Tribong Kalagan
Afternoon

Sayaw Mindanaw
The Mindanao Dance Competition
6 pm, SM City Davao

August 22

Kaan Mindanao & Lumadnong Gama
Indigenous Food Fiesta
Morning to evening, Rizal Park

Tugtogan sa Kahiusahan
Mindanao Indigenous Peoples’ Music Festival
Morning. Victoria Plaza Mall

Hulagway sa Kaliwatan
Indigenous Peoples Visual Arts Exhibit & Photo Contest
9am- 6pm, Museo Dabawenyo

Tugtogan sa Kahiusahan
Mindanao Indigenous Peoples’ Music Festival
Afternoon. Rizal Park and People's Park.

Dawow: Tubod sa Kasaysayan
Davao River Festival
Afternoon, 2 pm, Davao River

Tugtogan sa Kahiusahan
Mindanao Indigenous Peoples’ Music Festival
Evening. Rizal Park and People's Park.

Moda Mindanaw
Fashion and Floral Design Competition
Mindanao Fashion Night -- August 22, 2008, 6 pm, The Venue

August 23

Kaan Mindanao & Lumadnong Gama
Indigenous Food Fiesta
Morning to evening, Rizal Park

Hulagway sa Kaliwatan
Indigenous Peoples Visual Arts Exhibit & Photo Contest
9am- 6pm, Museo Dabawenyo

Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan
Street Dancing Competition and Mindanao Festival Showcases
(Street Performance)
Afternoon, Streets of Davao

August 24

Kaan Mindanao & Lumadnong Gama
Indigenous Food Fiesta
Morning to evening, Rizal Park

Pamulak Kadayawan
Floral Float Parade and Competition
8am, Streets of Davao

Hulagway sa Kaliwatan
Indigenous Peoples Visual Arts Exhibit & Photo Contest
9am- 6pm, Museo Dabawenyo

Kalasikas
Contemporary Music and Dance Concerts at the Parks
3 pm, Rizal and Peoples Parks

Pahalipay ni Mayor sa Kadayawan
Mayor’s Free Concert for Kadayawan sa Dabaw
6 pm, Rizal Park

PASALAMAT
Dinner & Fellowship of Kadayawan 2008 Team
7pm, The Venue

Other Events:

Agro-Industrial Trade Fair & Floral Exhibit
August 8-31, 2008, SM City Grounds

Ka-an Dawet
Food Festival of the Food & Beverage Industry of Davao City
August 18-24, 2008, Palma Gil Street

tj_brewed

May 24th, 2008, 02:53 AM

Icons of Davao
By E.O. Fuentes

In August every year Dabawenyos and tourists from other parts of the world take time to visit Davao to join their festival of thanksgiving for the land's bountiful harvest of fruits and flowers. This festival is called "Kadayawan," an expression in Dabawnon tongue which stands for anything excellent that brings good fortune. (Tesorero, Bert 1996).

This year the "Kadayawan" celebration is scheduled from August 17 to 24, but its agro-industrial trade fair will open earlier. Among the Dabanons, Kadayawan signifies thanksgiving for the bountiful gifts from Davao's fertile land, forests, rivers and seas. "The significance of the Kadayawan festival is that it is a cultural community festival of thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest of fruits and flowers which features the customs and traditions of the Bagobo tribe of davao," according to Datu Max Gabao.

The precursor of the present festival is the "Apo Duwaling" organized in 1986, until it was change to "Kadaywan" in 1988. The festival is on its 17th year, although in the 70's then Mayor Elias B. Lopez organized similar tribal festivals at the PTA grounds. Blessed by a well-balanced climate and vast fertile valleys fringed by high mountains shielding the land against the ravages of destructive typhoons, Davao is best for agriculture, enriched by evenly distributed rainfall. The land grows a variety of trees, many of them yielding exotic fruits and exquisite orchids of rare beauty the whole year round.

Davao blooms as glowingly as ever these days, summoning all its good spirits to assist in the celebration of its "Kadayawan sa Dabaw Festival." The thanksgiving is not only for the bounty of its land but also pays tribute to the Dabawenyos ways, talents and zest of living. Since the first celebration in 1986, the city has become a generous host to tourists and friends who come to Davao to witness not only this ethnic influenced celebration but also come close to Davao icons which before their coming were merely figments in their imagination. Today, many come to Davao to see for themselves the exquisite beauty of Davao orchids, or try the hellish smelling but heavenly tasting durian. Despite the fact that durian is found elsewhere in Mindanao the fruit is closely identified with Davao. Waling waling is also linked with Davao and rightly so. This orchid is endemic to Davao's Mt. Apo foothills. And this legendary mountain, now the source of geothermal energy that proliferates Mt. Apo, the highest peak in the country (10,311 feet) is also a Davao symbol which we see in post-cards and T-shirt designs. In the still remaining rainforests of Mt. Apo inhabits the Philippine Eagle, our national bird, which is also identified with Davao. This icon of Davao is now a captive of man's rapacity.

The rainforest of Mt. Apo, considered the last bulwark of the eagles are almost gone and so the remaining birds tale flight to remaining thicker and wider forests of Mindanao. Some 14 birds live in captivity at the Malagos Eagle Center, in Baguio district, a 40 minutes ride west of Davao City proper.Today, whenever the Philippine eagle is mentioned, subconsciously we associate the bird with Davao.

Mt. Apo, the Philippine Eagle, the Durian, the Waling Waling (Vanda Sanderana): these are icons that have been identified with Davao. And the Kadayawan sa Dabaw Festival will once again project these icons to the public.

tj_brewed

May 24th, 2008, 02:58 AM

“Tunog Mindanaw” now open for entries
May 19, 2008
by Ian Ray Garcia

Kadayawan sa Dabaw’s “Tunog Mindanaw” World Music Festival is accepting entries from all Mindanao-based musicians. “Tunog Kadayawan” is a pop music composition competition that incorporates Mindanaoan indigenous and folk music.

The entry may or may not have lyrics provided it expresses a celebration of life, human’s interconnectedness and oneness with the universe reflective of the rich living heritage of Mindanao. If the music is accompanied with lyrics, it should only use any Filipino Language.

Traditional musical instruments infused with contemporary instruments should be utilized in creating the musical composition that highlights traditional beats, rhythms or melodies in their purest form or reinvented versions. The music should not be less than three (3) minutes but not more than seven (7) minutes in length. The time starts when the first note or sound is heard and ends with the last note or sound is heard. Participating composer/music artist is only allowed one (1) entry. All entries should be original and have not been submitted to any music competition, showcased in a commercial public performance nor have been commercially produced.

The criteria for judging are as follows: Musicality (50%), Creativity (30%), and Commercial Appeal (20%).

All entries in broadcast quality recording in tape and CD formats with the accompanying Official Entry Form should be submitted on or before July 15, 2008, 7 PM at the City Tourism Operations Office, Door 8, Ramon Magsaysay Park Complex. If lyrics are used, it should also be submitted with a corresponding English Translation.

The World Music Festival Committee will provide band set up with drums sets, cymbals and keyboards and indigenous instruments such as 1 kulintang set, 1 dabaken, 2 agongs and 2 congas. Other than these, the finalists will have to bring their own instruments. However, the finalists have the option to use their own instruments.

The winners are judged based on the recorded entries that is fifty (30) percent and the live performance that is also fifty (70) percent a total of 100 percent.

The Prizes for the World Music Festival are as follows: Grand Prize – PhP 100,000 plus trophy, First Runner-Up - PhP 50,000 plus trophy, Second Runner-Up – PhP 30,000 plus trophy, and Finalists (7) – PhP 20,000 plus plaques.

Out-of town finalists will be provided with modest accommodation and food during their official stay in Davao City.

For more details and information, please contact the Kadayawan sa Dabaw Secretariat at Tel. no. 082.222.1956, look for Albert Cauilan or Popong Landero at 0928.212.1411.

tj_brewed

May 24th, 2008, 02:59 AM

Kadayawan Sayaw Mindanaw contest open for participants
by Ian Ray Garcia

The Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2008 is now inviting dance groups of students, out-of-school youth and community-based performers in Mindanao for this year’s Sayaw Mindanaw, the Mindanao indigenous-based dance festival. Sayaw Mindanaw is a Mindanao dance competition of theatrical tribal suites of dance and music depicting Mindanao Indigenous epics, folklores and traditions

There are two (2) categories in the competition: Open Category (for adults and youth dance groups with performers who are above twelve years old or if in school are first year high school and above), and Children Category (exclusively for children aged 7 to 12 years old or if in school the equivalent of Grade 1 to Grade 6). The minimum number of performers per entry including musicians is ten (10) while the maximum is thirty (30).

Sayaw Mindanaw is comprised of three phases, namely: Preliminary Presentation (for Davao-based groups – August 18, and Out-of-Town groups – August 19), Critiquing and Citation (August 20), and Final Competition (August 21), to be held at the Event Center of SM City Davao.

Entries should be any legend, folk story, cultural practice or a documentary of important socio-cultural and even political event of an indigenous community utilizing the tribe’s in-focus indigenous movement and music in its purest form or reinterpreted version provided its reinterpretation do not lose the essence of the particularity of the tribe being represented.

Musical accompaniment should be live by performers who will form part of the required number of performers. For Children category, only two (2) adult performers will be allowed to accompany the music pool. The use of synthesizers and other electronic instruments is not allowed. Solo performances will be allowed provided these shall be interspersed in the dance medley and will not exceed one third (1/3) of the time of the entire presentation. Maximum time limit of each presentation is eight (8) minutes. All participating groups are required to submit to the committee the specific dimensions of the props and sets that they will use.

The use of fire, fire crackers, smoke grenade, party poppers, live animals and killing of live animals are not allowed. Groups who will use these for special effects or for any other reason will be automatically disqualified.

The Criteria for judging during the preliminary and final competition are the following: Choreography and Creativity (30%), Performance (30%), Research Material (10%), Production Design (10%) and Music (20%).

Cash Prizes are as follows: Open Category: First Prize - PhP 100,000 and trophy; Second Prize – PhP 75,000 and trophy; Third Prize – PhP 50,000 and trophy; Citation Prizes (4) PhP 20,000 and plaques; Children Category: First Prize – PhP 75,000 and trophy; Second Prize - PhP 50,000 and trophy; Third Prize – PhP 25,000 and trophy; Citation Prizes (4) – PhP 10,000 and plaques.

For more information, contact the Kadayawan sa Dabaw Secretariat at Tel. no. 227.9729, look for Malou Tulang.

tj_brewed

May 24th, 2008, 03:00 AM

Search is on for ‘Hiyas sa Kadayawan’
by Ian Ray Garcia

The search is on for the this year’s “Hiyas sa Kadayawan”, the Festival Gem of the Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival who epitomizes joy, bounty, simplicity and beauty and carries the virtues of a people, who, through time and space have maintained its identity, dignity and collective memory.

The “Hiyas sa Kadayawan” is open to the all ten (10) major tribes of Davao City, namely Ovu Manuvu, K’lata (or Guingan), Matigsalog, Tagabawa, Ata Manuvu, Kalagan, Sama, Tausug, Maranao, and Maguindanao.

The community-endorsed tribal representative/candidate must submit a written endorsement signed by the tribe’s council of elders and the Deputy Mayor of the Tribe. The tribes are given the freedom as to the manner and process of selecting their respective representatives. Each tribe should only select one (1) who will best represent her community and shall be considered as “Hiyas sa Kadayawan” finalist.

Winners of the “Hiyas sa Kadayawan” will receive the corresponding prizes: “Hiyas sa Kadayawan” (Festival Gem) – PhP 50,000, “Hiyas sa Kauswagan” (Gem of Progress) – PhP 30,000, “Hiyas sa Tingusbawan” (Gem of Fulfilled Promise) – PhP 20,000, and “Hiyas sa Kaliwatan” (Tribal Gems 7) – PhP 10,000 each

The Hiyas sa Kadayawan, Hiyas sa Kauswagan and Hiyas sa Tingusbawan will be awarded additional fifty thousand each (PhP 50,000.00) for the culture and arts-based community project that she will implement during her reign.

The candidates will be judged according to the following criteria: Wisdom and Knowledge of her culture (30%), Personality and Character (30%), Cultural Skill (30%) and Culture and Arts-based Proposed Community Project (10%).

For more information, contact the Mr. Oca Casaysay of the Community Relations Program Team, Room 27, 2/F City Hall or call Tel. no. 227.9729

tj_brewed

May 24th, 2008, 03:01 AM

HISTORY OF THE KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL

Piles of various farming instruments, from knives to bolos to sticks used to till the soil, harvest fruits and gather flowers. Baskets of fruits, trays of colorful native orchids, rice and corn grains, fruits and vegetables were religiously displayed on mats. A familiar scene on the village squares of old Dabaw, all these in thanksgiving to the Almighty for the year's bountiful harvest.

This ritual of Pahinongod is still practiced by modern Davaoeños. Thus, the Kadayawan.

In the seventies, Mayor Elias B. Lopez, a Bagobo, initiated tribal festivals in the Poblacion. Representatives of the Bagobos (Tagabawa, Guiangan, Clata, and Ata), the Manobos, Mansakas and the Mandayas, the Muslims and others, gather to the lowland to perform dances and rituals of thanksgiving. The performances take the city folks and tourists to the richness and deeply ingrained cultural rituals of the natives.

Come early eighties, with the national peace and order unrest, this tribal festival was restrained only to be revived in 1986 as the "Apo Duwaling" festival. The institutionalized festival aims to promote Davao City as a peaceful and orderly city despite the unrest.

"Apo Duwaling", is a word coined from Mt. Apo, durian and waling-waling, all icons of Davao's natural wealth. The first Apo Duwaling organized the Agro-Industrial Trade Fair, showcasing Davao orchids, flowers, fruits and other local agricultural products.

In 1988, "Apo Duwaling” was renamed "Kadayawan", a Dabawnon expression for anything that is excellent and that brings great fortune. It is derived from the aboriginal word "dayao" which means good or "madayaw", things that are of great value or is profitable, superior or beneficial.

Today, Kadayawan best describes the festival that reflects the ethnicity and nativeness of the celebration. The Kadayawan also recognized the Dabawenyo's artistry in visual and literary arts.

In 1995, the Mindanao Federation of Cutflowers and Plant growers, Inc, (MINFED) spearheaded the 10th Kadayawan sa Dabaw Festival. MINFED envisioned the growth of the flower and fruit industry. It has evolved the countryside to generate an improved livelihood.

The 11th Kadayawan sa Dabaw Festival focused on promoting the city as a tourist destination. Also, as the front door and gateway to the Philippines - Indonesia - Malaysia and Brunei Darusallam - East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA).

Introduced in 1995 as a major Kadayawan event is the Floral Float parade. Now a tourist attraction, it parades intricately designed floats, decked with orchids, flowers and ornamentals, also loaded with Davao fruits - durian, bananas, pomelos, mangoes, papaya and other vegetables.

The Floral Float parade has developed into a signature of Kadayawan festival showcasing the city as a "City in Bloom", Davao's official tag line since 1996.

Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan or street dancing is one of the attractions of the festival. Performers in ethnic costumes graces the streets in an uproar of body movement and ethnic music, enticing spectators to join the dancing in the streets.

Such thanksgiving is symbolized by the rigorously prepared Floral Float Parade, Indak-indak sa kadalanan and more… These are not just show-offs but the preparation are done with delicacy, sacrifice with joy, All just to show how proud we are of the many blessings we receive and would like to share not only to Filipinos but foreigners as well.

tj_brewed

May 24th, 2008, 03:09 AM

tj_brewed

May 24th, 2008, 03:12 AM

Kadayawan!

Photos from the past Kadayawan Festivals. Thanks to the shots by various photographers.

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tj_brewed

May 24th, 2008, 03:14 AM

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bongskie09

May 24th, 2008, 04:22 AM

Galeng! :okay:

Kadawayan is simply like no other! :cheers:

BYAHILO

May 24th, 2008, 06:31 AM

weeeee excited na ako! i hope that halad, bonok bonok marajaw karajaw and diyandi will be back this august!

darating akop august 23 first flight sa umaga via PAL.

dinabaw

May 24th, 2008, 09:41 AM

^^ I hope much early than the 23rd @BIYAHILO

Kadayawan Sayaw Mindanaw contest open for participants
by Ian Ray Garcia

The Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2008 is now inviting dance groups of students, out-of-school youth and community-based performers in Mindanao for this year’s Sayaw Mindanaw, the Mindanao indigenous-based dance festival. Sayaw Mindanaw is a Mindanao dance competition of theatrical tribal suites of dance and music depicting Mindanao Indigenous epics, folklores and traditions

There are two (2) categories in the competition: Open Category (for adults and youth dance groups with performers who are above twelve years old or if in school are first year high school and above), and Children Category (exclusively for children aged 7 to 12 years old or if in school the equivalent of Grade 1 to Grade 6). The minimum number of performers per entry including musicians is ten (10) while the maximum is thirty (30).

Sayaw Mindanaw is comprised of three phases, namely: Preliminary Presentation (for Davao-based groups – August 18, and Out-of-Town groups – August 19), Critiquing and Citation (August 20), and Final Competition (August 21), to be held at the Event Center of SM City Davao.

Entries should be any legend, folk story, cultural practice or a documentary of important socio-cultural and even political event of an indigenous community utilizing the tribe’s in-focus indigenous movement and music in its purest form or reinterpreted version provided its reinterpretation do not lose the essence of the particularity of the tribe being represented.

Musical accompaniment should be live by performers who will form part of the required number of performers. For Children category, only two (2) adult performers will be allowed to accompany the music pool. The use of synthesizers and other electronic instruments is not allowed. Solo performances will be allowed provided these shall be interspersed in the dance medley and will not exceed one third (1/3) of the time of the entire presentation. Maximum time limit of each presentation is eight (8) minutes. All participating groups are required to submit to the committee the specific dimensions of the props and sets that they will use.

The use of fire, fire crackers, smoke grenade, party poppers, live animals and killing of live animals are not allowed. Groups who will use these for special effects or for any other reason will be automatically disqualified.

The Criteria for judging during the preliminary and final competition are the following: Choreography and Creativity (30%), Performance (30%), Research Material (10%), Production Design (10%) and Music (20%).

Cash Prizes are as follows: Open Category: First Prize - PhP 100,000 and trophy; Second Prize – PhP 75,000 and trophy; Third Prize – PhP 50,000 and trophy; Citation Prizes (4) PhP 20,000 and plaques; Children Category: First Prize – PhP 75,000 and trophy; Second Prize - PhP 50,000 and trophy; Third Prize – PhP 25,000 and trophy; Citation Prizes (4) – PhP 10,000 and plaques.

For more information, contact the Kadayawan sa Dabaw Secretariat at Tel. no. 227.9729, look for Malou Tulang.

for 3 consecutive years i watched Sayaw Mindanao... the BEST!

davaoeagle

May 24th, 2008, 09:46 AM

^

I bet kabalo na pud ka musayaw ug Bagobo Dance...balo baya ko sayaw ana :colgate:

dinabaw

May 24th, 2008, 09:53 AM

^^ lol gamay lang but seriuosly napahanga ako sa taga Matina Elem. School ng sumayaw sila ng "palaka" pati sound ng palaka na kuha nila!

davaoeagle

May 24th, 2008, 09:56 AM

^

Really? I guess I have to watch them dance myself....but dunno when I could do that...:ohno:

davaob4now

May 24th, 2008, 11:09 AM

napaka colorful ng kadayawan...ibang kalse tgla...walang makaka tapat niyan kahit anong festival...

abskess

May 25th, 2008, 10:13 AM

welcome mo tanan mga goyz...its KADAYAWAN fever...come on and lets celebrate...:cheers:

:banana::banana::banana:

MtApoStandard

May 25th, 2008, 04:24 PM

^^ I hope much early than the 23rd @BIYAHILO

for 3 consecutive years i watched Sayaw Mindanao... the BEST!
is that a song too

MtApoStandard

May 25th, 2008, 04:31 PM

very nice photo collections tj but one pic intrigued me a bit:D

dinabaw

May 25th, 2008, 04:36 PM

is that a song too

di ko gets? hehe

MtApoStandard

May 25th, 2008, 04:46 PM

di ko gets? hehe
reminded me of a emailed song with that title

dinabaw

May 25th, 2008, 04:51 PM

^^ oke doke :D

BYAHILO

May 26th, 2008, 06:28 AM

^^ I hope much early than the 23rd @BIYAHILO

i cant be there earlier than 23rd, i have to keep my friday aug22 free. Ill be in dvo aug 23-25.

aug 25 is a holiday long weekend yun.

im still thinking kung yung pabalik ko is still dvo pa rin or mag gensan na or cotabato. na miss ko na kasi mag road trip eh...

BYAHILO

May 29th, 2008, 06:20 AM

nakuha ko na plane ticket ko

PAL aug23 430AM MNL-DVO
PAL aug 25 8:40PM Dvo-mnl

I will be staying in Casa de Habana. i have already made reservations.

Yehey!!!!

davaoeagle

May 29th, 2008, 06:28 AM

^

Maganda yang location ng hotel mo, right at the heart of the old downtown Davao. Everything else is a stone's throw away from there, though you have to sweat it out a little bit.

BYAHILO

May 29th, 2008, 12:31 PM

^^ ok lng yan.. im used to long walks. ahehe

paulkrps

May 29th, 2008, 12:34 PM

good for you byahilo, enjoy the festival. are you there just for kadayawan?

davaoeagle

May 29th, 2008, 05:59 PM

^^ ok lng yan.. im used to long walks. ahehe

At magandang exercise din siya he he.

henji

May 29th, 2008, 06:28 PM

hope you enjoy your stay here in Davao City.

habagatcentral1

May 29th, 2008, 06:30 PM

Buhay pa ba yung kanta ni Lito Camo na:
"Du-aw Dabaw"?

I think Kadayawan was the first festival to have been covered nationally by ABSCBN back in 2004-2005 string of Philippine fiestas Kapamilya Coverage.

henji

May 29th, 2008, 06:33 PM

ginagamit pa yan dito if deemed necessary esp. during festivals.

habagatcentral1

May 29th, 2008, 06:34 PM

^^ Gusto kong marinig yun uli.

tj_brewed

May 29th, 2008, 11:21 PM

Kadayawan 2008, a celebration of abundance
by Prix D Banzon
PIA

Davao City (30 May) -- The Kadayawan Festival of Davao City this August will be a celebration of abundance.

Art Boncato, chair of the committee on publicity and media of the Kadayawan festivities this year during the Club 888 Forum of the Marco Polo Hotel on Wednesday stressed that as Davao celebrates its bounty there is a need to value the earth, the land, the natural resources and harvest.

He said it will be a grand celebration but will not commercialize the event saying that it is quite challenging but the tourism sector expresses interest in the Kadayawan Festival.

He explained that their objective is to bring in more guests and the event is open to everyone and to tourists both domestic and international.

The festival is a celebration for the Dabawenyos but holding it will not also block people people from other places to celebrate with us, he said.

According to Boncato, the tourism players especially the airline and hotel industries already made some offerings by reducing the rates and many already had availed of the zero ticket offered by airline companies.

He said the celebration is also to promote Davao City all over and direct flights are already open to other countries like HongKong and Singapore of which we have to take advantage of this.

"Many are looking at the market and still they do not know what to do about the access," he said.

He said now that the access is offered to us then we have to support it.

Boncato also said that during the festivities, the airport will be among their concern where collaterals will be supplied at the terminals.

He further said that they plan to put up billboards in 13 airports nationwide in key cities of the Philippines about Kadayawan Festival where Mayor Rodrigo Duterte endorses the festivities and invite tourists to celebrate with the Dabawenyos in a city that is a must see destination of the country.

"The plans are being finalized and if they get the approval then the billboards will speak of Davao City and the Kadayawan Festival," he said. (PIA)

henji

May 30th, 2008, 07:06 AM

^^ Gusto kong marinig yun uli.

yun nasa akin lang yung newest used last Araw ng Dabaw. pero ill try...

BYAHILO

May 30th, 2008, 09:23 AM

good for you byahilo, enjoy the festival. are you there just for kadayawan?

mainly for kadayawan. but i will definitely find time to explore the city, which i also do when i cover events in other cities.

At magandang exercise din siya he he.

amen to that!

hope you enjoy your stay here in Davao City.

daghang salamat, bai!

tj_brewed

May 30th, 2008, 04:50 PM

^^ i'll be the personal tour guide of BYAHILO in Davao :D aight eric?

henji

May 31st, 2008, 02:43 AM

Kadayawan Fest organizers aim to raise P20-M in sponsorships

by Prix D Banzon

Davao City (31 May) -- The organizers of the 2008 Kadayawan Festival of Davao City is aiming a fund sponsorship of P20 million to finance series of events for the weeklong festivities.

But committee chair Art Boncato of media and publicity committee of the festival said they are also aiming for a surplus so the remaining funds could help the City Tourism Office in financing events and activities that they could participate to promote Davao City at the national and international gatherings.

He said the Davao City government regularly allocates P700,000 for the conduct of the celebration but getting companies to sponsor the event will tremendously help in the putting up of a more festive, exciting and colorful celebration.

He said they are holding a dinner in Manila with 50 chief executive officers of mostly multi-national companies doing good business in Davao City.

Boncato said they will also be briefed about the importance of Kadayawan Festival of which these companies get attracted to sponsor.

"We bring in the CEOs and other officers of major companies doing business in Davao City in a dinner where Mayor Duterte is attending," he said.

He said there will also be entertainment with leading artists like Joey Ayala as well as show of designers exhibiting various clothes from Mindanao.

"We need to appeal to their senses and let them understand the importance of the Festival which is full of excitement," he said.

Boncato meanwhile said there will be several events and this will be highlighted with the participation of the ten tribes of the city.

Along with that he said the Rizal Park will be the site of mini tribal villages where they will showcase the unique culture of indigenous people.

He said tribal cuisine will also be presented but the presentation will be done in such a way that it will be appealing to our guests.

"Showing out guests the culture and tradition of our IPs will give them and even the Dabawenyos a deeper understanding of our indigenous people," he said.

Boncato who is also the sales and marketing manager of Marco Polo Hotel Davao said that they will also create events that would depict the celebration of Kadayawan Festival.

He said their guests will have a good vintage view because the dance showdown and other cultural presentation will be held at the park just across the hotel. (PIA) [top]

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p080531.htm&no=7

dinabaw

May 31st, 2008, 08:31 AM

can someone put a countdown ,di ko lang alam kung papaano.

dinabaw

May 31st, 2008, 11:20 AM

PIA Press Release
2008/05/31

Kadayawan Fest organizers aim to raise P20-M in sponsorships

by Prix D Banzon

Davao City (31 May) -- The organizers of the 2008 Kadayawan Festival of Davao City is aiming a fund sponsorship of P20 million to finance series of events for the weeklong festivities.

But committee chair Art Boncato of media and publicity committee of the festival said they are also aiming for a surplus so the remaining funds could help the City Tourism Office in financing events and activities that they could participate to promote Davao City at the national and international gatherings.

He said the Davao City government regularly allocates P700,000 for the conduct of the celebration but getting companies to sponsor the event will tremendously help in the putting up of a more festive, exciting and colorful celebration.

He said they are holding a dinner in Manila with 50 chief executive officers of mostly multi-national companies doing good business in Davao City.

Boncato said they will also be briefed about the importance of Kadayawan Festival of which these companies get attracted to sponsor.

"We bring in the CEOs and other officers of major companies doing business in Davao City in a dinner where Mayor Duterte is attending," he said.

He said there will also be entertainment with leading artists like Joey Ayala as well as show of designers exhibiting various clothes from Mindanao.

"We need to appeal to their senses and let them understand the importance of the Festival which is full of excitement," he said.

Boncato meanwhile said there will be several events and this will be highlighted with the participation of the ten tribes of the city.

Along with that he said the Rizal Park will be the site of mini tribal villages where they will showcase the unique culture of indigenous people.

He said tribal cuisine will also be presented but the presentation will be done in such a way that it will be appealing to our guests.

"Showing out guests the culture and tradition of our IPs will give them and even the Dabawenyos a deeper understanding of our indigenous people," he said.

Boncato who is also the sales and marketing manager of Marco Polo Hotel Davao said that they will also create events that would depict the celebration of Kadayawan Festival.

He said their guests will have a good vintage view because the dance showdown and other cultural presentation will be held at the park just across the hotel. (PIA) [top]

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&sec=reader&rp=1&fi=p080531.htm&no=7&date=

henji

May 31st, 2008, 03:49 PM

well taken yung suggestion na ni-raise dito... I hope the Organizer will do about this.

paulkrps

May 31st, 2008, 04:33 PM

dinabaw

May 31st, 2008, 04:39 PM

:lol: baka yun para sa mga vintage

paulkrps

May 31st, 2008, 04:41 PM

ako atakihon ani.

dinabaw

May 31st, 2008, 04:45 PM

btw i hope @LAX can read that so he/she can book in Marco Polo

paulkrps

May 31st, 2008, 04:50 PM

o.t. nyor, how was ph_man's trip? human na ba? or coming pa? send my regards.

dinabaw

May 31st, 2008, 04:54 PM

o.t. nyor, how was ph_man's trip? human na ba? or coming pa? send my regards.

june 13 pa sir paul :)

paulkrps

May 31st, 2008, 04:58 PM

thanks nyor. back to kadayawan topic.

o.t. again, failed to mention that saw id acaylar in mati tung naa ko diha. exchanged pleasantries, hehehe. murag lipay man sya sa iyang kinabuhi, good for him.

dinabaw

May 31st, 2008, 05:14 PM

^^ ok i'll tell francis you send your regards

asa na connected si Id karon? murag dato naman siya kay wa naman siya ga suot ug "general dresses" lo

davaoeagle

May 31st, 2008, 06:20 PM

thanks nyor. back to kadayawan topic.

o.t. again, failed to mention that saw id acaylar in mati tung naa ko diha. exchanged pleasantries, hehehe. murag lipay man sya sa iyang kinabuhi, good for him.

You wanna see more of him and our beloved Davao? I did have a lot of fun with the guys in this show and what they offer to their viewers. Click here: http://now.abs-cbn.com/index-tvpreg.aspx, then click Mag TV, sadya ta!. Have fun...

paulkrps

May 31st, 2008, 07:15 PM

haha, but thanks anyway vic.

paulkrps

May 31st, 2008, 07:16 PM

^^ ok i'll tell francis you send your regards

asa na connected si Id karon? murag dato naman siya kay wa naman siya ga suot ug "general dresses" lo

he's been giving seminars and consultancy services among municipalities.

davaoeagle

May 31st, 2008, 07:44 PM

^

That's his forte- development training. I was once a documentor/assistant facilitator of a PCA Training Program in early 90s where Id was one of the resource speakers. The participants (composed of agriculturists and agri-engineers), and the spearhead team where I was a part of, were so enamored to his resource speaking style that we re-hired him in the next batches. Magaling talaga si Id. :cheers:

BYAHILO

June 2nd, 2008, 06:54 AM

^^ i'll be the personal tour guide of BYAHILO in Davao :D aight eric?

hehe its my pleasure..

o.t. nyor, how was ph_man's trip? human na ba? or coming pa? send my regards.

sa next week pa yun. 5 yata sila mga officemates din namin. pero di ako sasama sa kanila.

dinabaw

June 2nd, 2008, 11:02 AM

hehe its my pleasure..

sa next week pa yun. 5 yata sila mga officemates din namin. pero di ako sasama sa kanila.

hehe mag officemates pala kayo

BYAHILO

June 4th, 2008, 06:39 AM

hehe mag officemates pala kayo

yep yep. he did mention to me about the dvo trip but i cant join. kasi yun na lng yung natatanging rest day ko for june. this weekend im scheduled to fly to coron, tapos sa 28 naman sa tacloban leyte.

kelangan ko din mag pahinga aheh:lol::lol:

davaoeagle

June 4th, 2008, 06:50 PM

^^

How fabbie your job is if you travel and travel all the time...:okay:

dinabaw

June 5th, 2008, 03:28 AM

yep yep. he did mention to me about the dvo trip but i cant join. kasi yun na lng yung natatanging rest day ko for june. this weekend im scheduled to fly to coron, tapos sa 28 naman sa tacloban leyte.

kelangan ko din mag pahinga aheh:lol::lol:

so francis work for an ad company ?

BYAHILO

June 5th, 2008, 07:54 AM

^^

How fabbie your job is if you travel and travel all the time...:okay:

so francis work for an ad company ?

Hmmm.. Kiko and I work @ SGS Gulf LTd. its an inspection verification and certifcation co. He's working at the operarions area while Im at the IT dept but we still get to see each other daily.

RE: travel. my weekly out of town trip is not part of SGS. thats one of the perks i get from my Blog Byahilo.com

though minsan nakakapagod din and im pressured to do a writeup after travelling. but its fun.

through blooging i was able to explore other places around the country like batanes, Coron (this saturday), tacloban (jun21) Baler, etc and the fun part of the story is... its free :)

davaoeagle

June 5th, 2008, 07:26 PM

^

C'est la vie!! :okay:

davaoeagle

June 5th, 2008, 07:33 PM

Friday, June 06, 2008
Kadayawan 75-day countdown starts
Sunstar Davao

THE start of the 75-day countdown to Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2008 kicked off Wednesday night at Casino Filipino's Lantawan Hall.

Angel Puentespina, Davao Tourism Association (Data) president and Kadayawan co-chair for the private sector, led the launch hosted by Davao City Tourism officer Giovanni "Bong" Aportadera.

Members of the Kadayawan executive committee and deputy mayors of Davao City's indigenous and Muslim tribes were also present.

The new Kadayawan sa Dabaw logo and the accompanying promotional video that will be played in the airport, terminals, and hubs were presented.

The Kadayawan committee also revamped and invigorated the Kadayawan website, www.kadayawan.com, for this year.

Themed "Musanay Lumadnong Kagikan, Yutang Kabilin Panalipdan!" (Flourishing Indigenous Heritage, Protecting Ancestral Nations), this year's celebration has two main components: Lumadnong Kasaulogan (Indigenous Peoples Festival) -- showcasing indigenous peoples' culture and arts; and Subay sa Lumadnong Kagikan (Contemporary Indigenous-motivated Celebrations) -- showcasing the impact of indigenous culture and traditions on contemporary artists and communities.

Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2008 will run from August 18 to August 24. (GLP)

dinabaw

June 9th, 2008, 12:31 PM

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/4646/25979767kadayawan1qk7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

photo by Bobby Tinomera

dinabaw

June 25th, 2008, 02:42 PM

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/6396/880610721a34a4daa03rr1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

dinabaw

June 27th, 2008, 03:31 AM

Friday, June 27, 2008
CTO hails private sector support to Kadayawan '08

THE officer of the Davao City Tourism Office commended the private sector in Davao City for stepping up its effort in supporting the celebration of the Kadayawan Festival in August this year.

In Wednesday's edition of the Club 888 press forum at the Marco Polo Davao, Bong Aportadera, CTO officer-in-charge, said the private sector is giving its full support for a more extravagant Kadayawan celebration this year.

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"We claim that last year's Kadayawan was successful, data from the Department of Tourism (DOT) showed half a million of tourists visited the city during the period. We can give you the assurance that we can deliver the same intensity this year," he said.

He added: "When tough times come, we can really see who are those we can depend on, and we are glad that we have the private sector who is equally enthusiastic to deliver a better festival this year."

Aportadera said this year's staging of Kadayawan has a total budget of P15.7 million, as proposed by various committees of the festival.

He said P700,000 of the amount will be appropriated by the City Government.

Aportadera further said that this year, the private sector is more enthusiastic compared the previous year.

"They give what they feel is needed for Kadayawan," he said adding, that among the office's partners for Kadayawan are the big telecommunication companies in the city, and those which are engaged in consumers production.

Aportadera said the five major highlights of the festival are the Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan, Floral Float Parade, Hiyas ng Kadayawan, Kaan Dawet, which will showcase the different flavors of Davao, and the Kaan Mindanao, which will highlight the indigenous people of Davao. (JGRS)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/06/27/bus/cto.hails.private.sector.support.to.kadayawan.08.html

habagatcentral1

June 27th, 2008, 03:35 AM

^^ Wait wait, Bong Aportadera? Is he the owner of MixFM or is it another Aportadera? They have Ilonggo roots by the way.

dinabaw

June 27th, 2008, 03:46 AM

^^ as far as i know he is a DJ before dunno if they owned the radio station

davaoeagle

June 28th, 2008, 03:07 AM

PIA Press Release
2008/06/28
2008 Kadayawan Festival focuses on IPs
by Prix D Banzon

Davao City (28 June) -- The indigenous people of Davao City will be the focus of the 2008 Kadayawan Festival but their participation will not just end in the parade because the city government is working on a sustaining various program for them.

Davao City Tourism Operations Office officer-in-charge Giovanni Aportadera said the the IPs play an important role in promoting the festivities as the ten deputy mayors represented by the 10 tribes here were the focus of the first marketing ads regarding the Kadayawan Festival.

But Aportadera said that before they were involved in the promo campaign these leaders were first consulted and it was explained to them the importance of their participation. He said they are the ideal persons to talk about the culture of Davao and promote the diverse tradition that the IPs has been practicing up to this time.

The first cut of the promo campaign already got the nod of the airline industry namely Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Air Philippines. The video ads will be shown inside the aircraft and their outlets and in airport terminals.

Aportadera said PAL will show the video materials in all their flights both domestic and international. He said Filipino travel agents that are based abroad also agreed to show the material in their respective outlets in their offices particularly in Europe.

During the festival there will be a "Kaan Mindanao" where different tribal groups will showcase their food and how it is being prepared. But this also needs careful coordination because these groups are used to environment in natural setting that is why they had to select the appropriate place for them to execute their respective food preparation and exposition, he said.

The earlier plan to hold it at the Rizal Park will no longer be carried, he said. Aportadera meanwhile said that as far as the tourism programs of their office is concerned, a big chunk of it will go to the IPs.

"We are conceptualizing sustainable programs and engage them in activities that would help them and their community through tourism base services," he said.

He said they want to emphasize that tourism is also about natural resources and the environment and their office is trying to come up with activities that would promote what is basic. During the holding of the Kadayawan Festival here he said major activities will still be held like the Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan (street dancing), Pamulak (floral float parade), World Music Festival, the Kaan Mindanao, Kaan Dawit, Pasasalamat ni Mayor. (PIA) [top]

Peng Hok

July 10th, 2008, 08:10 AM

I was able to attend a media forum this morning sponsored by the City Information Office where the plans for Kadayawan 2008 were partly discussed.

Perhaps aware of the not-so-good turn out of last year's festivities, the organizers decided to re-admit indak-indak participants who are not from Davao (Ms. Patmei Ruivivar even mentioned that a contingent from Iloilo that will represent the Dinagyang Festival has signed up to participate). However, in order not to divert the center of the theme from Davao's indegenous peoples, the indak-indak entries have been divided into two categories, to wit: Davao Category and Open Category. Participants under the Davao Category are those who are based in Davao and who depict the indegenous peoples of the Davao Region, while participants other than those who should be included in the Davao Category are placed under the Open Category. The top three placers under the Davao Category shall then compete with the other contingents under the Open Category. Thus, participants under the Davao Category have the opportunity to win twice.

During the Kadayawan Week (August 16-24, 2008), the Osmena Park will be converted into an Indegenous Village where indegenous peoples will set up houses and depict their day to day lives. (I would have wanted to suggest to make this a permanent attraction in the City :D). Meanwhile, the Rizal Park will be converted into a Food and Trade Pavilion where various indegenous delicacies and handicraft will be displayed and sold.

All these the City Government of Davao is doing to gradually showcase Davao as the Culture Capital of the Philippines. Rightfully so. :)

davaoeagle

July 10th, 2008, 08:55 AM

^

A friend of mine (Davaoeña) who is now based in Bangkok told me in our last conversation that the drive about making Davao THE Cultural Centre of the Country has been given much impetus both by the private and public sectors. That was the info she got in her visit to the city a couple of months back. :)

Peng Hok

July 10th, 2008, 09:08 AM

^^
That is actually the direction right now. Both the public and private sectors are upbeat about the idea. And rightfully so. Davao would not have been known as the melting pot of cultures for nothing. :)

davaoeagle

July 10th, 2008, 09:41 AM

^^

I completely concur with the idea Darry. To tell you the truth, I was so excited when both sectors built the cultural villages around the city because for me, this act would redound to a strengthened campaign of making Davao a real cultural centre of the country.

Peng Hok

July 10th, 2008, 09:48 AM

^^
Correct. A modern urban center where economic progress (progression :D) goes hand in hand with sound cultural and environmental awareness.

dinabaw

July 10th, 2008, 10:19 AM

Osmena ba jud or Magsaysay Park ?

i read in another news paper na Kaen Dawet is in Freedom park?

Peng Hok

July 10th, 2008, 10:30 AM

Baka iba pa yang Kaen Dawet nyor ambs.

davaoeagle

July 10th, 2008, 11:08 AM

^^
Correct. A modern urban center where economic progress (progression :D) goes hand in hand with sound cultural and environmental awareness.

I got that...:rofl:

geraldpatrick

July 10th, 2008, 02:31 PM

http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/5229/43686947ks1.jpg

KulasKusgan

July 10th, 2008, 03:48 PM

^^
Correct. A modern urban center where economic progress (progression :D) goes hand in hand with sound cultural and environmental awareness.

True. Kanina I was at MTS. Mejo mingaw kay thursday man, pero ubay ubay pud ang tao. More than half puro mga puti. Nagsayawsayaw sila sa banda. And guess what unsa na banda? Ethnic! Ferti nila ka enjoy.

KulasKusgan

July 10th, 2008, 03:56 PM

Og karon ko lang narealize na murag walay laing lugar sa Pilipinas na naay ethnic ensemble sa gimikan. Redhorse with singkil ang backdrop. Diri ra man guro naa ana except kung festival kuno. Kasagaran pasosyal epek maski buki. Kaya pala mas sikat ang Thailand Indonesia ang Malaysia sa tourism kay part man gud ang ethnic culture mao ginadayo. Pinas tawon trying hard hiphop and rock dili ra ba orig composition, puro lang cover. Well, except Davao.

Peng Hok

July 11th, 2008, 03:09 AM

Il Tenore

July 12th, 2008, 02:49 AM

^^who is katie katler anyway?

change topic.... this year's kadayawan festival makes me more excited!!!

paulkrps

July 12th, 2008, 03:57 AM

glenntoy15

July 12th, 2008, 04:27 AM

KADAYAWAN, KADAYAWA, KADAYAWAN, KADAYAWAN,

HEE,HE,HE, HE, HE, HE, HE, HE
HE-HO-HE-HO-HE-HO-HE-HO
HE-HO-HE-HO-HE-H0-HEEEEEEE!!

dinabaw

July 12th, 2008, 05:09 AM

kadayawan na gyud simhot na sa hangin LOL

Climate affects durian production

By Mai Gevera

Davao City (12 July) -- Davao Durian growers are all surprised with the early growing and harvest season of the durian fruit.

Before, the region is flooded with durian starting August until October. But now, growers need to harvest as early as July and they estimated that the fruit supply would dwindle and run out by August.

This has pushed the Regional Tourism Council head by its chairperson Alma Uy to move the Durian Festival initiated by the City of Tagum on a much earlier date.

"Instead of August, we will celebrate the festival on July 18 when the production of the durian fruit is at its highest," she said during the Kapihan sa Kapitolyo, Thursday.

Uy came up with the decision after checking the durian plantations in Davao del Norte and most of the growers suggested to move the festival earlier so the public can see and eat more durian fruits.

The growers also attributed the sudden change of the Durian harvest season to climate change.

"We can no longer understand the climate. Sometimes we get too much heat and then suddenly we experience consecutive rains," said Uy.

This has also made the growers to mark up the price of the durian fruit. Instead of P50 per kilo, most growers are now selling it at P60.

Uy, who is a grower herself, admitted that durian growers deserve to hike the durian price since their production has significantly decreased due to various factors.

One factor mentioned is the climate change and the other one is the increasing price of fertilizers. (PIA) [top]

dinabaw

July 13th, 2008, 12:56 PM

oo mga goys sked natin sa August 23 (Sat.)(?)

12 pm -preferred tsikaan

1pm-4pm libot libot/ manood ng indak-indak

4pm- nakasanayang durian eatolympics

6pm- maghanap ng ma tatambayan

ok ba? ang sang ayon raise your egg ay leg!

Il Tenore

July 14th, 2008, 02:21 AM

‘Pamulak Kadayawan’ floral
float contest open for participants

Pamulak Kadayawan competition, the parade of florally dressed floats of various shapes and sizes showcasing the abundant vegetation of Davao Region, competition of this year’s Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival is now open for interested persons, groups, organizations, institutions or companies.

The competition is divided into two categories, namely Traditional Category (minimum size of float 8 feet width and 16 feet length, using multicabs, pick-ups, jeepneys, trucks, bus, prime movers and similar vehicles), and Al-ternative Category (open to indigenous or extraordinary small vehicles or contraptions and may either be motorized, manual or animal driven, using but not limited to small cars, golf carts, mini tractors, push carts, tricycles, karos, and calesas).

Maximum height for all floats shall be 14 feet from the ground with floats using at least 80% fresh flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables as medium. Non-competing entries are required to use at least 20% of the same materials. The floral float parade committee shall determine for the judges the participants’ compliance on this criterion. Competing floral floats must adopt the festival theme “Musanay Lumadnong Kagikan, Yu-tang Kabilin Panalipdan”.

Judging of entries shall be on the day of the pa-rade, August 24, and shall start at exactly 8 a.m. Route of parade starts from Ramon Magsaysay Avenue, C.M. Recto Avenue, San Pedro Street, Legaspi Street, and ends at Palma Gil Street near People’s Park.

Participants must sub-mit a copy of the description and explanations of the float’s symbolism in not more than 120 words on or before August 15 to the chairperson of the Floral float Parade, James Zimmerrman at the General Services Office, 1/F City Hall of Davao, City Hall Drive.

Participation may either be competing or non-competing. Non-com-peting/commercial entries are required to pay a participation fee of P20,000.

Judging criteria are as follows: Symbolism (20%), Design (40%) and Execu-tion (40%). The prizes to be awarded are the following: Open Category – first P300,000, second P200,000, third P100,000; 2 consolation prizes of P25,000; Alternative Category – first P100,000, second P75,000, third P50,000, fourth P30,000, fifth P20,000, 3 consolation prizes of P10,000.

All communications and inquiries may be coursed through the Floral Float Parade Committee Secretariat through Moses Billacura (telephone number 2279852) or Reynan Librado (telephone number 2250374) or at the City Tourism Operations Office, Magsaysay Park (telephone number 2221956-7), or download the application form from www. kadayawan.com.

Source: Mindanao Daily Mirror

dinabaw

July 15th, 2008, 03:16 AM

Crisis won’t keep Kadayawan
from being grand: Aportadera

The economic crisis will not keep the city government from making the upcoming Kadayawan celebration grand and memorable.

In an interview, city tourism operations officer Rizal Giovanni Aportadera said the expenses will be shouldered hand-in-hand with the private sector which committed to raise more than P14 million.

He said the latest update showed that a total of P6 million has already been raised.

Aportadera said the regular appropriation of the city government has always been P700,000 which will mostly go to the big events like the Indak-indak sa Kadalanan and the Floral Float Parade. He said the celebration has an over-all budget of P15 million.

Aportadera said despite the crunch, the Kadayawan finance committee has refused to grant exclusive sponsorships even if it would amount to millions of pesos.

He said this is because exclusive sponsorships have created chaos in previous celebrations.

He said telecommunications companies Globe and Smart have decided to agree on which particular events they will each be supporting.

Aportadera said there is a separate committee that will be monitoring the collaterals and ensure that the celebration will not become too commercialized. Overly commercialized concepts of the celebration prompted Mayor Rodrigo Duterte to make drastic changes two years ago.

Festival chair Ricky Vilar said cost-cutting measures will be imposed on some events and even in the committee level so that the prizes will not be affected.

He said the Davao River Festival, for example, will only have a non-motorized banca competition He said this will entice more people to join since it will not entail too much cost.

Vilar said expenses for decorations will be lessened by using indigenous materials.

“According to the ways and means committee, the prizes will not be lowered because this will serve as a come-on. The adjustments will be on the working committee,” he said.

The Indak-indak sa Kadalanan, which has the biggest budget in the festival, will give P300,000 as first prize in the Open Category and P100,000 each for the top-three winners in the Davao City-based Category.

http://dailymirror.ph/July/local07152008&03.html

dinabaw

July 15th, 2008, 06:45 AM

Street dancing contest attracts fifteen entries
By Rizalene P. Acac

A NUMBER of contingents from different parts of Mindanao has already signified to join this year’s Indak-indak sa Kadalanan competition which will make it grander than previous celebrations, the organizer of the event said yesterday.
Mayette Ibuyan-Abayon, manager of the event, said they are expecting the participation of 15 cities and municipalities many of which were repeat competitors.
She said in Maguindanao, the towns of Shariff Aguak, Parang Shariff Kabunsuan, Datu Tahir Ampatuan and Mamasapano have committed to join while Surallah and Lake Sebu in South Cotabato also vowed to send in their contingents.
She said there will also be delegations from Surigao del Norte, Barayong Magsaysay, Tagum City, Compostela Valley, Tacurong City, Mati City, Digos City, Sultan Kudarat and Kidapawan City.
Organizers also received early confirmations from Davao City-based schools like Fatima Elementary School, Kapitan Tomas Elementary School, Magallanes Elementary School, San Isidro National High School, Ma-a National High School, Bolton Elementary School, Catalunan Grande National High School, Doña Asuncion Hizon Elementary School and Jose Maria Sison Elementary School.
Abayon said they are lured to the competition because of the huge prizes at stake. The grand champion for the open category will receive P300,000 while the first and second runners-up will get P200,000 and P100,000, respectively. The finalists, on the other hand, will bring home P50,000 and the non-winning contingents will be given P20,000 as consolation prizes.
She said the Davao-based category will award P100,000 to the top three winners and P10,000 to the other contingents. The top three winners for this category will also compete for the open category. (RPA)

http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=20815

dinabaw

July 16th, 2008, 01:14 PM

Kadayawan 2008, a celebration of abundance »

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by Prix D Banzon

Davao City — The Kadayawan Festival of Davao City this August will be a celebration of abundance.

Art Boncato, chair of the committee on publicity and media of the Kadayawan festivities this year during the Club 888 Forum of the Marco Polo Hotel on Wednesday stressed that as Davao celebrates its bounty there is a need to value the earth, the land, the natural resources and harvest.

He said it will be a grand celebration but will not commercialize the event saying that it is quite challenging but the tourism sector expresses interest in the Kadayawan Festival.

He explained that their objective is to bring in more guests and the event is open to everyone and to tourists both domestic and international.

The festival is a celebration for the Dabawenyos but holding it will not also block people people from other places to celebrate with us, he said.

According to Boncato, the tourism players especially the airline and hotel industries already made some offerings by reducing the rates and many already had availed of the zero ticket offered by airline companies.

He said the celebration is also to promote Davao City all over and direct flights are already open to other countries like HongKong and Singapore of which we have to take advantage of this.

“Many are looking at the market and still they do not know what to do about the access,” he said.

He said now that the access is offered to us then we have to support it.

Boncato also said that during the festivities, the airport will be among their concern where collaterals will be supplied at the terminals.

He further said that they plan to put up billboards in 13 airports nationwide in key cities of the Philippines about Kadayawan Festival where Mayor Rodrigo Duterte endorses the festivities and invite tourists to celebrate with the Dabawenyos in a city that is a must see destination of the country.
“The plans are being finalized and if they get the approval then the billboards will speak of Davao City and the Kadayawan Festival,” he said.

dinabaw

July 17th, 2008, 03:36 AM

Media pledge support
for Kadayawan festival
BY MAYA M. PADILLO

In an effort to strengthen the hype for Kadayawan 2008 Festival, members of the media as well as information agencies in both local and national levels committed themselves to get involved in promoting the celebration.

The commitment was given during a consultation meeting initiated by Art Boncato of the Kadayawan Executive Committee at The Marco Polo, Davao yesterday.

Media representatives pledged to continue the support they have been giving to the festival for many years now by providing space and airtime for Kadayawan events.

According to Boncato, building up the publicity is one of the committee’s devices to ensure the success of the festivity.

This year’s festivity will features many innovations, including having two major festivals: the Indigenous Peoples Festival and the Contemporary Indigenous-Motivated celebration.

There will also be a new concept for the floral float parade competition, and this year’s celebration will feature Moda Mindanao which aims to promote fresh and new designers.

Also in the lineup are the launching of the first photo book in full color by the Davao Camera Club (DCC) and the first-ever walking tour in which locals and tourists will walk around the city visiting some of the festivity attractions, from Museo Dabawenyo to Osmeña Park to People’s Park.

A complete list of events and activities is available online at www.kadayawan.com.

http://www.dailymirror.ph/July/headlines07172008&02.html

junax

July 17th, 2008, 01:33 PM

Kadayawan 2008 Schedule...

This year’s theme is “Musanay Lumadnong Kagikan, Yutang Kabilin Panalipdan!“

17 August • Sunday
EVENING
MODA MINDANAW: Designers’ Cut (Gaisano Mall)

18 August • Monday
MORNING
Festival Press Launching
HULAGWAY SA KALIWATAN: Indigenous Peoples Visual Arts Exhibit Opening (Museo Dabawenyo)
AFTERNOON
DAYAW: Kadayawan Festival Grand Opening (Peoples’ Park)
EVENING
LUMADNONG KASAULOGAN: Indigenous Peoples Festival Opening
LUMADNONG BANTAWAN — Tribong Tagabawa (Rizal Park)

19 August • Tuesday
MORNING
KAAN MINDANAO & LUMADNONG GAMA (Rizal Park, until evening)
LUMADNONG BANTAWAN — Tribong Sama
HULAGWAY SA KALIWATAN
AFTERNOON
LUMADNONG BANTAWAN — Tribong Matigsalog (Rizal Park)
Tribal Mass Wedding
EVENING
HIYAS SA KADAYAWAN: Search for Festival Symbol (CAP Auditorium)

20 August • Wednesday
MORNING
KAAN MINDANAO & LUMADNONG GAMA (Rizal Park, until evening)
LUMADNONG BANTAWAN — Tribong Ata Manuvu
HULAGWAY SA KALIWATAN
AFTERNOON
LUMADNONG BANTAWAN — Tribong Tausug
EVENING
LUMADNONG BANTAWAN — Tribong Maranao (Rizal Park)
TUNOG MINDANAW: World Music Competition (NCCC Mall)

21 August • Thursday
MORNING
KAAN MINDANAO & LUMADNONG GAMA (Rizal Park, until evening)
LUMADNONG BANTAWAN — Tribong K’lata
HULAGWAY SA KALIWATAN
AFTERNOON
LUMADNONG BANTAWAN — Tribong Ubo-Manobo
EVENING
LUMADNONG BATANWAN — Tribong Kalagan
SAYAW MINDANAW: The Mindanao Dance Competition (SM City Davao)

22 August • Friday
MORNING
KAAN MINDANAO & LUMADNONG GAMA (Rizal Park, until evening)
TUGTOGAN: Indigenous Music Festival (Victoria Plaza Mall)
HULAGWAY SA KALIWATAN
AFTERNOON
TUGTOGAN (Rizal Park and Peoples’ Park)
DAWOW: TUBOD SA SINUGDAN (Davao River Festival)
EVENING
TUGTOGAN (Rizal Park and Peoples’ Park)
MODA MINDANAW: Fashion Night (The Venue)

23 August • Saturday
MORNING
KAAN MINDANAO & LUMADNONG GAMA (Rizal Park, until evening)
HULAGWAY SA KALIWATAN
AFTERNOON
INDAK-INDAK SA KADALANAN: Street Dancing and Festival Showcases
[STREET PERFORMANCE]
EVENING
INDAK-INDAK SA KADALANAN: Street Dancing and Festival Showcases
[SHOWDOWN PERFORMANCE]

24 August Sunday
MORNING
KAAN MINDANAO & LUMADNONG GAMA (Rizal Park, until afternoon)
PAMULAK KADAYAWAN: Floral Float Parade and Competition
HULAGWAY SA KALIWATAN
AFTERNOON
KALASIKAS: Music and Dance Concerts (Rizal Park and Peoples’ Park)
EVENING
PAHALIPAY NI MAYOR SA KADAYAWAN (Rizal Park)
PASALAMAT: Dinner and Fellowship of Kadayawan 2008 Team (The Venue)

It should be interesting to note that, for the first time, the traditional Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan (”street dancing”) will be held from the afternoon all the way to the night. More teams, more color and creativity, and fiercer competition are what you can expect to see on this day!

source: http://www.angdabawenyo.com/2008/05/17/kadayawan-2008-calendar/

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dinabaw

July 18th, 2008, 03:34 AM

2008/07/18

Feature: Most competitive city hosts most competitive festival

by Romy Sabaldan

Davao City (18 July) -- Kadayawan the most competitive festival and Davao the most competitive city is the next celebrated "lethal combination" since Manny Pacquaio and David Diaz.

Fresh from a jubilant celebration last month from the sensational win of its most popular adopted Dabawenyo and new WBC Lightweight boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, Davao City goes on to celebrate one of its most festive celebrations barely a month from now.

This momentous month of August 2008 comes at a time after the city got another feather in its cap as the country's most competitive city this year, according to a study conducted by the prestigious Asian Institute of Management (AIM).

Davao City, again took the honors of being the most competitive city getting the highest marks in such domain as sea and air travel infrastructures and the low cost of doing business.

The comprehensive study accorded Davao City top spots in terms of its readiness as a major business and tourist destinations owning two major ports of entry, the Sasa seaport and the Davao International Airport.

Both international and national port of entries are easily accessible in a short travel time from the major commercial and trading hub of downtown Davao and the adjoining cities and provinces.

According to major business and tourism players in Davao and the adjoining regions, this is all about competition after all.

Competition in business statistics and services for all the participating cities to learn from the "Best Practices" of their neighbors, said Christine Omar of the Ateneo de Davao Center for business Research and Extension, official Academic Partner of the AIM comprehensive studies.

In another area of competition, Davao City is again host of this year's Kadayawan 2008 which had already sounded the invitation for participation and see for yourselves the greatness of the Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan, Floral Float Parade, the equally colorful Fluvial Float Parade and a dozen other major attractions of the August 17 - 24, 2008 festivities.

Already, the 23rd Kadayawan Festival offers close to P1-M pesos in cash prizes this year for a total of 15 contingents from Davao City and 17 out-of-town participants from as far as the indigenous Parang and Sharif Aguak of Maguindanao and other provinces and cities vying for the coveted prizes in the street Indak-Indak (stomp-your-feet) colorful native dances. (PIA XI) [top]

oradude23

July 22nd, 2008, 12:24 AM

SM City to mark 50th year during Kadayawan Festival

SM CITY Davao is all set for a grand Kadayawan participation this August.

"We will have a greater participation as this year is also our 50th year anniversary, and it is our way of showing our appreciation for the support of Dabawenyos," Debby Go, mall manager of SM City Davao, said in Monday's Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City Davao's Cafe Rysus.

SM City Davao is a diamond sponsor of the Kadayawan Festival.

Amid the present economic situation being experienced in the country, Go said they are still confident that the festival this year will be successful as SM City Davao brings in trade fairs, fashion shows, exhibits, and mall-wide sales.

For the whole month of August, according to John Maynard Gan, the new brand manager of Tuesday, July 22, 2008the mall has been fully booked with various events that will compliment the month-long festival. .

Kicking off the celebration will be the Agro-Industrial Trade Fair, which will be at the back portion of SM City Davao, together with an ikebana exhibit at the events center of the mall.

This will be followed by the Kaniyogan Festival, in coordination with the Philippine Coconut Authority, which will start on August 13.

The whole week of August 18 to 24 is the much-anticipated mall-wide sale.

During the same period, SM City Davao will also be providing their customers a glimpse of the festival by bringing in their own version of Indak-Indak within the mall compound.

Other events at SM City Davao include the Mindanao Culinary Demo, Sayaw Mindanao, Moda Mindanao, a concert of Earth, Wind, and Fire, and Fashion Edge. (CPM)

BYAHILO

July 22nd, 2008, 12:58 PM

dinabaw

July 23rd, 2008, 03:46 AM

6 or 7 yata kmi travel bloggers and members of SEAIR adventure Club will be going to dvo for the kadayawan.

me byahilo.com
nina fuentes justwandering.org
melo villareal lakbaypilipinas.com/blog
karla redor rockersworld.com
gail & marc villanueva kutitots.com marcvillanueva.com spipkeithard.com

nice! kilala nyo na mga bloggers sa Davao? we have 2 SSC na bloggers @mydavaocity and of course @t_j brewed maybe @sandman.link too , text us kung gusto nyo mag join sa eb :cheers:

dinabaw

July 23rd, 2008, 06:21 AM

PIA Press Release
2008/07/23

Kadayawan Festival a boon to business establishments

by Prix D Banzon

Davao City (23 July) -- Many business establishments in Davao City are looking forward to the holding of Kadayawan Festival as an event that draws more traffic to the city thus renewing their support to the holding of the festivities.

During the Kapehan sa Dabaw held Monday at Café Rysus of SM City, Debby A. Go, mall manager of SM City Davao acknowledged that the Kadayawan really made the city atmosphere very festive and noticed that more provincial visitors and those from other neighboring areas timed their shopping during this kind of event.

Go said that they maintain their Diamond Sponsorship with the Kadayawan Festival and they support the Davao City government and private sector that runs the festival even as she said that they are also supporting programs and projects that benefits the people of Davao.

She said even if their traffic is heaviest during December, they consider other events in Davao City as equally important especially the Kadayawan Festival.

SM group brand manager Russel D. Alaba on the other hand said they are happy to report that SM Davao is among the top performers of the SM malls in the country and that the Davao City mall is doing well.

"We are bullish about the happenings in Davao," he said.

Go meanwhile said that they remain optimistic that they could meet their target despite the economic crunch and knowing that they are still into the first six months of operation although she said that their performance from January to June this year is higher compared to the same period in 2007.

Go said there is slow movement for items considered by shoppers as luxurious and remain strong on basic items and food making their Supermarket as a strong anchor. The RTWs also is performing well, she said.

With the entry of new malls in Davao City, Go said SM maintains and strengthens its affiliates even as she said that they will bring in stronger brands and stronger labels.

Alaba on the other hand said their efforts are focus in coming up with specific marketing plan that has global appeal just like in the Supermarket where they dedicated an area for Asian products because of the increase in the number of foreign shoppers like the Koreans.

Meanwhile, he said other than the lined up events for Kadayawan, SM Davao will run the Kadayawan Fashion Edge which is inspired by the recent season of fashion week at SMX where three Davao designers participated in the event highlighting their creation.

He vowed that they will make the Kadayawan Festival event at SM City Davao a notch higher as they will run a month-long activities in support for the August festival. (PIA) [top]

BYAHILO

July 23rd, 2008, 07:04 AM

nice! kilala nyo na mga bloggers sa Davao? we have 2 SSC na bloggers @mydavaocity and of course @t_j brewed maybe @sandman.link too , text us kung gusto nyo mag join sa eb :cheers:

i know a few. si jech.. si blogie (angdabawenyo) and si winston (batangyagit)

winston ,me and 2 other manila based travel bloggers will meet aug9 in Cebu then 2weeks after that dyan naman kmi sa davao.

i have room reservation sa Casa de Habana, but I might give up my reservation and move to Ponce Suites para sabay na ko sa mga kasama ko. though mas gusto ko ang location ng habana

dinabaw

July 23rd, 2008, 07:06 AM

^^ sure you make the move now to Ponce Suite , from what i heard no more rooms for all hotels and inns at this time :)

BYAHILO

July 23rd, 2008, 07:35 AM

naka book na kmi. :D

Maxxclip

July 23rd, 2008, 07:40 AM

Kadayawan 2008 Schedule...

This year’s theme is “Musanay Lumadnong Kagikan, Yutang Kabilin Panalipdan!“

Ano raw?

Peng Hok

July 23rd, 2008, 07:50 AM

^^
Basta ang alam ko lang:

Lumadnong Kagikan = Tribal Roots/Heritage or its equivalent

Yutang Kabilin = Ancestral Land

Di ko na alam yung Musanay and Panalipdan. :)

junax

July 23rd, 2008, 08:16 AM

^^
Musanay = Advancement, Promotion
Lumadnong Kagikan = Tribal Roots
Yutang Kabilin = Ancestral/Inheritance Land
Panalipdan = Protect, Defend

Peng Hok

July 23rd, 2008, 08:24 AM

^^
:applause:

Maxxclip

July 23rd, 2008, 08:24 AM

^^thanks @Peng Hok & @junax :)

Peng Hok

July 23rd, 2008, 08:34 AM

^^
You're welcome. :)

davaob4now

July 27th, 2008, 07:32 PM

Monday, July 28, 2008
Floral float parade briefing on Thursday
BRIEFING of the Floral Float Parade, also known as Pamulak Kadayawan, is set on Thursday, at 2 p.m., at the Conference Room, 3rd Floor of the City Council building.

The Pamulak Kadayawan is scheduled on August 24.

It starts at exactly 8 a.m.

Route starts at Ramon Magsaysay Avenue to C.M. Recto turns right to San Pedro Street down to Legaspi Street and ends up at the Peoples' Park for the public viewing.

James A. Zimmerman, parade committee chair, said that aside from the traditional float entries, participants are encouraged to join in the alternative category, which is open to indigenous or extraordinary small vehicles.

The vehicles this year may include Minica-size cars, golf carts, mini tractors, push carts, motorela, karo, kalesa and even pedicabs.

The traditional float entries, he said, are expensive compared to the alternative category but a bigger prize is offered.

Prizes at stake are P300,000 for the first prize, P200,000 for the second placer and P100,000 for the third placer.

Two consolation prizes of P25,000 each will also be given.

The alternative category champion will bring home P100,000. First runner up will get P75,000 and P50,000 for the second runner-up.

For more details, call 2250374.

www.sunstar.com

davaob4now

July 27th, 2008, 07:33 PM

madigir dukelom langon...davao...:lol:

Monday, July 28, 2008
Kadayawan's 'Moda' open to Mindanao-based artists

MODA Mindanaw (The Mindanao Fashion Season) is the Kadayawan Festival's design competition and extravaganza of indigenous-inspired silhouettes, Mindanawon fabrics and floral accessories created by up and coming Mindanao fashion and floral artists.

Moda Mindanaw competition is open to all Mindanao-based fashion and floral artists.

It has two categories, namely Fashion (Avant Garde, Wearable for Men and Wearable for Women) and Floral Design (Hand-held and Wearable Accessory).

Interested participants are required to submit their sketches of the said categories complete with description and materials to use.

From the sketches and interview of each aspirant, ten (10) finalists for each category will be selected.

The finalists will be given subsidies to support their creations, P6,000 for fashion designers and P2,000 for floral artists.

Indigenous or traditional materials are suggested for use for the reinterpretation of indigenous shapes, colors, silhouettes, costumes, textures and traditions.

For the floral design competitions, the finalists will be required for the on-site floral arrangement competition.

Models will be assigned per finalist.

Criteria for Moda Mindanao are as follows:

Fashion Design Competition -- Design and Concept 30 percent, Craftsmanship 30 percent, hang and Fit 20 percent, Visual Impact 10 percent, and Materials Used 10 percent.

For the Floral Design Competition -- Design and Concept 30 percent, Craftsmanship 30 percent, Visual Impact 20 percent, Resource Management 10 percent and Materials Used 10 percent.

1st prize will be as high as P20,000.

www.sunstar.com

dinabaw

July 28th, 2008, 06:49 AM

final version of Kadayawan 2008 promo ad

9lgbvRnL87M&eurl=http://www.kadayawan.com/

dinabaw

July 28th, 2008, 06:54 AM

Tunog Mindanaw (World Music Festival) Finalist
Posted on July 24, 2008 under Announcement

First of all, we would like to thank all of those who submitted their entries for the Tunog Mindanaw – World Music Festival Competition and for showing their enthusiasm, support and appreciation of this contest. We would like to inform you that the 10 Finalists who will compete on August 20, 2008, 5:00PM at NCCC Mall, Mac Arthur Highway, Matina, Davao City had already been selected last July 23, 2008.

Here is the list of the 10 Finalists:

NO. NAME OF PARTICIPANT/COMPOSER TITLE OF COMPOSITION

1 EDWIN EWAY PRIETE MUSANAY
2 GEMMALYN PANES KADAYAWAN: AWIT PASALAMAT
3 ROMEO M. ROSALITA KADAYAWAN NA
4 MAREE T. CONTAOI PAGKAKAISANG TINIG
5 GEEJAY ARRIOLA HOHOY!
6 MARIE A. C. CHUA USWAG MINDANAWON
7 PIO L. PATAGANAO BATON BATON DIWATA
8 FRANK A. ENGLIS PANAWAGAN
9 PAOLO SALVADOR T. SISI MAG-IBAN KITA
10 ROSARIO L. OBENZA HUGYAW

An official letter will be sent through mail to all finalists.

We would like to remind that the Finalists shall submit the raw wav files of their pieces for remastering to Popong Landero c/o City Tourism Operation Office, Room 8, Magsaysay Park Complex, Magsaysay Park, Davao City on or before July 31, 2008.

Once again, thank you to all the participants and congratulation to the 10 Finalists.

http://kadayawan.com/news/?p=15

BYAHILO

July 28th, 2008, 07:32 AM

yey excited na ako for kadayawan!!!

davaob4now

July 28th, 2008, 08:10 PM

final version of Kadayawan 2008 promo ad

9lgbvRnL87M&eurl=http://www.kadayawan.com/

i wish this will be aired in abs or gma

BYAHILO

July 29th, 2008, 02:56 AM

^^normally abs cbn has its own tv ad being shown here in manila. they have been airing festival ads here kahit walang national coverage. they did that do kalilangan, dinagyang, sinulog, pamulinawen, panagbenga. so i wont be surprised if ill be seeing this kind of ad soon.

davaob4now

July 29th, 2008, 10:53 AM

talaga? i thought sa abs cbn davao or mindanao wide lang ito ma e air if ma e air....thanks by the way @biyahilo.

BYAHILO

July 29th, 2008, 03:41 PM

so far ala pa ako nakikitang new festival ad. but very likely theyll do it again. usually mga 15-30sec ad spots lang. last time nga may isang festival silang naka ad na.. kahit ako nagulat kasi di ko familiar ang event.

davaob4now

July 29th, 2008, 04:31 PM

is kadayawan festival very familiar there in manila?

BYAHILO

July 30th, 2008, 04:18 AM

i guess so. many have already heard about it. peo not as familiar as sinulog or masskara maybe.

though when you say "kadayawan" here, people can easily connect it with dvo.

davaob4now

July 30th, 2008, 08:30 AM

^^
yeah...ilang beses kasing napalitan ang name ng festival dito sa davao, before naging kadayawan festival talaga ang name...pero i tell you, for me this festival is the most colourful festival of all...at grabe ang saya...kaya nga tinatawag itong "Festival of Festivals"...

madami din ang nagkakamali, kahit taga davao, kasi dalawa ang malaking festival sa davao, Araw ng Davao at Kadayawan...minsan ang kadayawan npagkamalang Araw ng Davao minsa naman the other way around...

dinabaw

July 30th, 2008, 08:34 AM

^^ only onced it was Apo Duwaling before btw pertaining the ABS-CBN Kadayawan coverage it was the first to show lived nationwide & TFC( The Filipino Channel) .AFAIK

davaob4now

July 30th, 2008, 08:43 AM

^^
teka nalelebog na pud ko...i thought naging durian festival siya tapos naging waling waling tapos kadayawan na...:nuts:

yes, i still remember it, full coverage ang ginawa ng studio 23 tapos yung jingle na feature pa sa opening ng ASAP...it was also aired sa TFC through Pinoy Central TV...sana more tourists ngayon...

dinabaw

July 30th, 2008, 03:07 PM

tj_brewed

July 30th, 2008, 03:11 PM

Apo Duwaling then naging Kadayawan.

Yung Durian Festival iba din yun. diba sa Tagum yun?

dinabaw

July 30th, 2008, 03:16 PM

^^ naa sa una Durian Festival pero wala ma padayon :)

BYAHILO

July 30th, 2008, 03:29 PM

ang alam ko din ang durian festival sa tagum.

i dont thinkn the youtube ad can be aired in TV. its almost 1min long. u know how expensive it is to advertise in national TV.

pero id be very glad kung makita nako na may ads ang kadayawan sa tv. para daghan magka interes mu-adto sa davao sa aug.

dinabaw

July 30th, 2008, 03:34 PM

^^ bakit september? :D i think Tourism director Sonya Garcia gave a clip to ABS-CBN and i heard from Bong Aportadera( City Tourism head) they will put ads on airports around the country dunno if it's already installed .

yup Tagum currently running the Durian Festival right now , mas maaga kasi maaga ding nag si bungahan ang mga durian .

henji

July 30th, 2008, 04:12 PM

dinabaw

July 30th, 2008, 04:14 PM

^^ di kasi natin pinatuloy hehe bitw i guess they also deserved to have a Durian Festival ,well i guess we can have 2 Durian Festivals ,wadda ya think :D

davaob4now

July 31st, 2008, 12:27 AM

Apo( MT. Apo) Du(Durian) Waling(Waling-waling) = ApoDuWaling ;)

ahhh...ana diay na? naunsa ba gud...:lol:

thanks po @dinabaw...

tj_brewed

July 31st, 2008, 01:34 AM

diba we own the monicker "home of the King of Philippine Fruits"? bakit napunta sa Tagum ang Durian Festival? No offense sa atong lil bro city Tagum pero Ive heard from ABS news, na Tagum is still looking for a nice moniker which will represent Tagum.. diba "Music Capital of Mindanao", then later they coined "palm capital of mindanao" pero i dunno what they retained.

and Durian is synonymous to Davao, alongside mangosteen and sweet pomelo.

Ive heard of a Durian Festival in Davao before too....kaso, we didnt fully support it. And in Tagum, todo ang suporta nila sa Durian Festival i guess. Kaya ayun, naghit sya!

Tagum is trying to be the Durian Capital of Davao Region.

Ibex

July 31st, 2008, 06:34 AM

Ive heard of a Durian Festival in Davao before too....kaso, we didnt fully support it. And in Tagum, todo ang suporta nila sa Durian Festival i guess. Kaya ayun, naghit sya!

Tagum is trying to be the Durian Capital of Davao Region.

:) Tagum cannot be the Durian Capital of Davao Region mas malaki pa ang plantation ng Durian sa DC kaya lang may program ang LGU para magkaroon ng market share ang smaller investors ng high valued crop na ito. Catchment area din ng city ang producers ng nearby Comval province.

Isa rin itong tourism strategy :cheers:

BYAHILO

July 31st, 2008, 06:36 AM

diba we own the monicker "home of the King of Philippine Fruits"? bakit napunta sa Tagum ang Durian Festival? No offense sa atong lil bro city Tagum pero Ive heard from ABS news, na Tagum is still looking for a nice moniker which will represent Tagum.. diba "Music Capital of Mindanao", then later they coined "palm capital of mindanao" pero i dunno what they retained.

and Durian is synonymous to Davao, alongside mangosteen and sweet pomelo.

its like the Inasal Festival in Talisay Cebu. But the Bacoleños or generally the Ilonggos didnt complain about it....

RE: sa Sept na nasabi ko sa taas. it was a mistake aug pla dapat ahahah

Ibex

July 31st, 2008, 06:38 AM

but Inasal in Cebuano diba lechong baboy sa Ilonggo bbq manok?

murag general term man siguro ang Inasal sa Lechon...

dinabaw

July 31st, 2008, 06:40 AM

its like the Inasal Festival in Talisay Cebu. But the Bacoleños or generally the Ilonggos didnt complain about it....

RE: sa Sept na nasabi ko sa taas. it was a mistake aug pla dapat ahahah

but Inasal in Cebuano diba lechong baboy sa Ilonggo bbq manok?

BYAHILO

July 31st, 2008, 01:45 PM

dinabaw

July 31st, 2008, 03:28 PM

^^ ok

Thursday, July 31, 2008
34 schools, firms set to join culinary fest

TWENTY-two schools and 12 establishments from all over Mindanao have already confirmed their participation in this year's Kadayawan Mindanao Culinary Festival (MCF).

Slated on August 18 to 21, the event is the biggest and the most prestigious culinary event in Mindanao.

Ruby Ochoa, of the Konkordans, the organizer of the event, said in Wednesday's edition of the Club 888 press forum at the Marco Polo Davao that the school participants came from General Santos City, Midsayap, Panabo City, Davao City and other areas in Mindanao.

"There are also at least 12 establishments that have already registered," Ochoa said, adding that the number of participants is only for the Kadayawan MCF.

"We expect that the number of school participants will reach to 30 and more than 20 for the establishments," Ochoa said.

Mary Ann Montemayor, managing director of the Konkordans also said the MFC this year will have two parts.

The first part, she said, will be the eliminations during the Kadayawan Festival, while the second part will be the summit.

The MCF Summit will highlight seminars, demos, valuable learning sessions and trainings to be conducted by experts from Manila.

"This year's MCF theme is 'Indigenous Flavors, Global Tastes'. The bigger challenge to the theme is learning on how to position our indigenous foods in the global market," she added.

Montemayor said Mindanao has so much to brag about in terms of culinary. Last year, she said they were able to elevate durian not just an ordinary fruit, but they were able to introduce it as main course, salad, and soup.

"We cannot promote destination without promoting our food. MCF is also a venue where we can encourage our SMEs to really continue to go into food business," Montemayor said.

MCF is initiated by the Davao Tourism Association (Data). (JGRS)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/07/31/bus/34.schools.firms.set.to.join.culinary.fest.html

Ibex

July 31st, 2008, 04:04 PM

AKAIK inasal is a ilonggo/visayan term for grilled, sugba, or barbecque... and since time immemorial, the term inasal has always been associated with the ilonggos especially bacolod and the process of grilling chicken.

though, it is an undeniable fact that there are also other varieties of food that can be asalled. ie, pork, or fish,

In my view grilled food is Sinugba in cebuano as sugba in "sutukil" and not inasal... the latter generally means lechon IMHO lang pero in other dialects di ko na alam. Pero any third opinion is welcome... help! :lol:

dinabaw

July 31st, 2008, 04:06 PM

so what's inatay?

Ibex

July 31st, 2008, 04:19 PM

so what's inatay?

That's another term for Pogi :lol::lol::lol::lol:

oradude23

August 1st, 2008, 01:34 AM

Mindanao culinary artists to show
strides in search for native menus

By Manuel T. Cayon
Reporter

DAVAO CITY— Culinary enthusiasts would display anew the strides they made in the search for the Davao, even Mindanao, brand of culinary preparations timed with the celebration of the Kadayawan fruit-harvest festival here late this month.

Organizers of the 7th Mindanao Culinary Festival (MCF) 2008 Summit said the culinary festival would “allow us a peek of what has resulted so far in the researches and the experimentations in local culinary.”

The summit is the biggest and most prestigious culinary event in Mindanao.

The MCF has become a search for the use of local and native spices to come up with food and culinary preparations that would become truly Davao- or Mindanao-trademarked menus.

Only a few years earlier, the festival also turned into a showcase of different styles and presentations of menus and preparations with durian and tuna as the base ingredients.

Durian has become an emblem of Davao City, although the fruit’s various varieties were being grown in some Asian countries such as Thailand.

The yellow-fin tuna, on the other hand, has been associated also with the cities of Davao and General Santos, which both maintain fishport complexes to accommodate mainly the tuna landings caught in Mindanao’s southern seas down to the borders of the Indonesian waters.

“We would witness in this festival the inputting of native spices as our chefs continue to discover what we have here in Mindanao,” said Mary Ann Montemayor, one of the organizers of the Kadayawan Festival and the chairman of the Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines-East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-Eaga) Tourism Council.

The Kadayawan would be held from August 18 to 24.

She said the short number of years that the Kadayawan Festival has instituted the MCF as one of the minicelebrations, “our chefs and cooks have already wrote or formulated their own cookbooks of ingredients that are also being used in many establishments in and around Mindanao.”

“It’s usually the timpla-timpla lang until the right mix is found,” she said.

“It’s just the search and the promotion of preparations and packaging them as the Davao brand,” said Art Boncato, former president of the Davao Tourism Association.

This year the MCF Summit would be conducted in two main courses. The first would be the eliminations for selected competitions during the Kadayawan Festival and participated in by several schools and establishments.

The second course would be held outside of the Kadayawan festivities, from September 25 to 27, at the MCF’s new home, at The Venue, “with a grand buffet of valuable lectures, seminars, workshops, demonstrations and competitions.”

The Kadayawan MCF eleminations would be as follows: August 18—Table-setting (professional and student category) and Table Skirting (Student category) at the SM Event Center; August 19—Nestlé Market Basket for Students at the Center for Asian Culinary Studies; August 20—Centerpiece Arrangement (Professional/Student) and Fruit/Vegetable Carving (Professional/Student) at the House of Indonesia; and August 21—UFS 35 (soup/salad/sandwich—both professional/student) at the Center for Asian Culinary Studies.

Finalists would be selected to compete during the MCF Summit proper in September.

Other competitions that would be held in September include Nestea cocktails, bartending, Nescafé coffee cold concoctions, napkin folding, tuna platter, cold dessert platter, three-plated cold appetizer, banana delights, waiters’ relay, URC artistic bread display, URC artisan sweet dough basket, URC Tropical Fruit medley, bake off and URC Pasta.

dinabaw

August 1st, 2008, 03:14 AM

KADAYAWAN

16 days to go!

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Peng Hok

August 1st, 2008, 05:36 AM

^^
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Hinihintay ka na nya Ambie to celebrate Kadayawan with him/her. :lol:

dinabaw

August 1st, 2008, 05:45 AM

^^lol yan ba yung bet ng NCCC sa Ms Kadayawan na nagalit si Digong kaya sinipa si Ed Acaylar :lol:

Peng Hok

August 1st, 2008, 05:52 AM

^^
Lolx. Kahinumdum ko ato bah. Pastang sukua ni Mayor (known na malapit sa mga chikabebz) kay naay giapil si Id na mga lalaki sa Hiyas ng Kadaywan! :lol: Ulbo ang kaspa ni Digong! :lol:

filino

August 1st, 2008, 05:59 AM

WATCH OUT FOR
SURIGAO CITY's
BONOK-BONOK FESTIVAL
MARAJAO KARAJAO

SEPTEMBER 9-10, 2008

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