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Today, the Araw ng Dabaw (Davao Day) has evolved into a celebration of the Davaoeños’ oneness. It is a vibrant feast held every March 16 and together with the Kadaywan Festival, ranks as Davao's biggest annual event.

Annual highlights of the celebration include:

 

MUTYA NG DABAW

The Mutya Ng Dabaw is a search for the new dabawenya and is one of the highlights for the Annual Araw ng Dabaw Celebration.

The Mutya ng Dabaw represents the enlightened Dabawenya.

 

DATU BAGO AWARDS

This award is named after Datu Bago, a local chieftain who tried to repulse Spanish encroachment in Davao.     

 

PARADABAWENYO

A socio-civic parade along the major streets of Davao.

 

BANDA HUDYAKA

One of the highlights of the Araw ng Dabaw which will feature a musical band parade competition and showdown along the main streets of Davao City.

 
ARAW NG DABAW Grand Opening

Other events, such as SaliDabaw (Davao music video competition), concerts,
arts and culture presentations, various sports competitions are also held
during the festival.


For more information about these events, please CLICK HERE.

The celebration of Araw ng Dabaw makes Dabawenyos, natives or by choice, aware of their role in the society they move in that make it a tradition worth cherishing.

 

CONTINUING EVENTS

 

March 12-16  (6:00 PM) - People's Park Presents

March 1-30 - Agri-Trade Fair and Exhibit

March 8-16 - Magnegosyo Ta Day Fair Trade (SP Lobby)

March 12-16  - Kaon Ta Day, Lingaw Ta Bay! (Bolton Street beside SP)

March  1-12 - Service Caravan/Barangay Events