KADAYAWAN was one of its kind hereabouts. It was spectacular, awe inspiring in its message – “10 Tribes, 1 Vibe.” As Mayor Sarah Duterte-Carpio said, “It is colorful.” I must have seen all the possible colors on earth, the picturesque combinations, the play of colors, the intricate designs and gems only the most artistic creative
Mayor: 27th Kadayawan festival was the best so far
THE staging of the 27th Kadayawan sa Dabaw is the best so far, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio said. The mayor issued her post-Kadayawan assessment during her weekly press briefing at her office Monday after a successful Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2012 celebration. “This year, I just let the executive committee handle the entire festival,” the mayor said.
Kadayawan, a grand success!
THIS year’s celebration of Kadayawan is an astounding success. It is better than the best that had been staged in the past. It is truly a celebration of life and an eloquent expression of thanksgiving for the bountiful harvests. Kadayawan has many shades of meaning which is also mirrored in the interplay of colors, the beating of
Colors of Kadayawan 2012
I AM lucky to have spanned a decade of covering Mindanao’s most colorful and biggest festival in the islands. Through my work in the media as a TV anchor, columnist and photographer, I have been able to document more than a bird’s eye view of the dazzling pomp and spectacle that is Davao’s Kadayawan Festival,
Proud of her roots
SHE proudly represented her tribe during this year’s search for Hiyas sa Kadayawan 2012, showcasing its rich culture, tradition and glamour. Jean “Babyjean” Ali, from Maguindanaon tribe, has brought pride and honor to her tribe as she was declared as the most beautiful, talented and culturally-inclined during the Hiyas search. (Read more)
11 kids gone missing during Kadayawan
By Jereco O. Paloma THE City Social and Services and Development Office (CSSDO) on Thursday said six children went missing at the height of this year’s celebration of the 27th Kadayawan sa Dabaw. But thanks to CSSDO’s help desk set up over the weekend at Rizal Park where Kadayawan’s culminating activities were held, these kids
Real estate firm’s entry tops Floral Float in Davao
DAVAO CITY — Three entries stood out best among 23 others in this year’s Pamulak or the Floral Float Parade, which culminated the Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2012 celebration on Sunday. More than 10,000 Dabawenyos and visitors trooped to the city streets to witness the parade of colorful floats artistically adorned with fresh flowers. This year’s
Hiyas sa Kadayawan 2012 queen wants livelihood for children
THE newly crowned Hiyas sa Kadayawan 2012 wants to take advantage of her crown to help the local government push more programs for children and for her to be a model for the youth. “Outreach program para sa mga bata, turuan sila paano mabuhay, hindi namamalimos. Hindi ko masasabing mahirap ang buhay, lahat ng magulang
New guidelines for Pamulak float parade set
TO ENSURE the safety and orderliness of the Pamulak Float Parade, one of the highlights of this year’s Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival, organizers have imposed stricter parade guidelines for participants. Orly Escarilla, official spokesperson for the Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2012, told reporters Thursday that on top of the usual contest guidelines, Pamulak participants will no
Liwanag art, music festival launch today
THE Liwanag World Festival on Creativity and Sustainability, an event that highlights good vibes and showcases all dimensions of sustainability, will be officially launched today, Saturday. Nicanor Perlas, Liwanag co-organizer, said in a press conference Friday that the launching will be an uplifting event in time for the Kadayawan festival.(Read more)
