Food | Enjoyed Festive Eats at Dusit this Kadayawan Season

Chef Destriza Presenting the Tribal Dishes

dusitD2’s Madayaw Café showcases the authentic cuisines of the tribes in Davao region in indulgent assisted buffet spreads this August.

Food is always a good idea. 

With all stringent measures in place and the conscious implementation of new normal guidelines, dusitD2’s Madayaw Café still aspires to make Kadayawan season a good experience by dedicating a menu to the local tribes of Davao region. “The festival should highlight the tribes and their culture, and that’s what we have strived to achieve and share to our guests. We might not be able to celebrate fully, so we try to give celebratory indulgence through our offers,” says Chef Alex Destriza.

Kagikit from the Maguindanao tribe

Linotlot nga Nonno from Jangan tribe

Linotlot na Baka (Palaka) from Ubo Manovo

This August, Madayaw Café has “Festive Eats” and “Kadayawan Brunch” on its line-up of restaurant offers. Festive Eats is an assisted dinner spread from August 12-14 and August 19-21, 2021. The two-week special menu is available from 5PM – 8PM at Php 994 net per person. 

Highlighting the dishes of the tribes, the menu has a good combination and variety for all guests. Palapa and Pairen a seda a barilis are some appetizers and salad from the Maranaw Tribe. From the Tausug tribe, Chef Alex and is culinary team has a Tiyula Itum or Black Beef Soup, and Pialam/Steamed Fish and Piassak/Cow Liver for the main dishes. Other featured dishes are Sinagupan or yellow rice is from the Kalangan tribe, Linotlot nga Nonno/Shrimp cooked in bamboo is from the Bagobo Tagabawa tribe, Linutlot nga baki/Farmed frogs cooked in bamboo from the Ovu Manuvo tribe, and Landang from the Maguindanao tribe.

Assorted Tribal desserts

Desserts are also something to look forward to in the spread. Wadjet Makadurian (durian rice cake from the Sama tribe), Palikambing (or Tibobol - fried banana ball from the Tausug tribe), Daral (crêpe-like delicacy filled with sweetened coconut meat from the Tausug tribe), and durian fritters can be indulged during the offer dates. 

For those who are fond of Sunday brunches, there is a Kadayawan Brunch available on August 15, 2021, from 10:30AM – 3PM. Tribal dishes and desserts are also in the menu, matched with other restaurant favorites. This is available at 994 per person. 

“With our team fully vaccinated and with all our safety guidelines in the property, we hope our guests feel safer and more confident as they dine and stay as well with us this August. I personally appreciate the effort of the team to show the cultures of the region, as I am learning so much from it too,” says Hotel Manager Christoph Kuch. 

For dining reservations and other inquiries, guests may e-mail fb.reservations@dusitdavao.com or call (082) 272 7500.

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This is one of my favorite seasons in Davao City, the Kadayawan season because there's abundant of fruits and cultural activities. Good also that DusitD2 Hotel Davao is offering Festive Eats at Dusit through Madayaw Cafe. Glad to have attended also the launch of this Kadayawan offering that I also have the opportunity to vlog about, CLICK HERE FOR THE VLOG.

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Event | Dula Kadayawan: Play of Indigenous Games

Davao City is such a blessed place wherein there is unity in diversity. There are eleven (11) tribes that reside in the city that co-exist with peace and harmony. Among these tribes are the following: Tausug, Sama, Tagabawa, Maguindanao, Iranon, Kagan, Maranao, Matigsalog, Obu-Manuvu, Ata, and Bagobo-Klata.

In this digital era, it may be rare to see such outdoor games played by the indigenous people because they are also influenced doing mobile games, too. Every Kadayawan sa Davao Festival, Dula Kadayawan or the Tribal Games is part of the activities. It is usually conducted at the city's People's Park. There are several games played during this event, to wit: osoroy, popano, solopot, bubuntug, totaringki/babag-id, sisikow, kakasing, karang, siklot and sosakoro for the lumadnong (indigenous people) games; and sipa sa lama, sipa sa manggis and kanggaratoya for the moro games.

Among these games, I have witnessed eight (8) games. Here's my gallery of those games I witnessed. Enjoy!

1) Bubuntug (photos above). This is a game in which a player will be throwing his wooden spear to hit the target, which is a ball made of coconut. The one who hits the target wins and it not, the one who got very near the target wins.

Play of Solopot

2. Solopot. This is a game known as a "blowgun". It is used for hunting and sometimes during tribal wars. Good thing it is dula kadayawan, it is played according to rules. hahaha So, the target is a puso ng saging or a banana blossom. If the target is hit, it is a point; if the target is hit but didn't penetrate it, it is considered as half a point.

Play of Popano

3. Popano. This is known as the archery. The tribes make their own bow and arrows that is used for hunting and also during tribal wars. Same with solopot, the target is also a banana blossom and the point system is the same. 

Play of Osoroy

4. Osoroy. This is known as the tug of war. I know you know the rules about this game and it is the same. The indigenous people call it as osoroy while the moro group call it as kanggaratoya.

Totaringki/Babag-id Game

5. Totaringki/Babag-id. This is a fire making game. It is pretty familiar to many as it is usually done in the areas wherein there's no aid of matches. There are two bamboo sticks rubbed (bag-id) together to create a friction then, heat, smoke to fire.

Sisikow Game

6. Sisikow. This is a game that can be associated with a familiar game known as "syatong". This game is played using two sticks that is used to hit from a distance the target that is like a pyramid. It is played by both men and women.

7. Kakasing (photo above at the left). It is also known as a top. However, the tip of this top isn't a nail but a wooden thing and the body of this top is a fruit.

8. Karang (photo above at the right). This is a game using two bamboo sticks as stilts. It is a race game wherein the one who finishes first without falling is the winner.

There are more games I haven't witnessed. Siklot is a tribal game comparable to pick-up-sticks or jackstones wherein it is thrown then catch the sticks. Sosakoro is another tribal game wherein it is a race of fetching water using a bamboo shoot. Sipa sa lama is a moro game wherein it is comparable to "takyan" and I guess you know how it is played, but this one uses a takraw ball and pass to playing members and the team with longer time to play it wins. Sipa sa manggis is another moro game that is comparable to bubuntug or siklot but the mechanics differ with kicking to hit a target using a ball.

So, those are the tribal games that I witnessed. It is pretty interesting and very entertaining. I enjoyed watching it personally and hopefully next Kadayawan Festival, you can also visit and witness Dula Kadayawan.

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Lifestyle | Habi Kadayawan: Fashion with Indigenous Touch

Habi Kadayawan is one of the newest activities of the Kadayawan sa Davao. It shows artistry of Mindanao fashion community as to accessories, bags, foot wears and others. This is also a way to showcase to the world grand designs and inspiration from Mindanao. There are fifteen (15) items modeled from thirteen (13) talented designers, and here's the photo gallery.

1) The Mandala created by Carmela Alcantara.

2) Gush Forth created by Andi Amora.

3) Balud created by Lisette Castillo.

4) Sittie also created by Lisette Castillo.

5) Paghuaga created by Bea Abrigo.

6) Dayaw another creation by Carmela Alcantara.

7) Gi Imokudan created by Goldie Siglos.

8) Manobo Warrior created by Arwin Meriales.

9) Rooted created by Mai Ongkiko.

10) Agung created by Maan Chua.

11) Lawig created by Renee Sinfuego.

12) Vinta created by Lala Chua.

13) Segun created by Jun Artajo.

14) Purmassuri created by Sharen Arriola.

15) Nasabeka created by Yvette Punzalan.

The designs of the accessories are inspired from the various tribes of Mindanao. Among the creations of the designers, only three (3) will be awarded with prizes.

For this Habi Kadayawan edition, Maan Chua emerged as the winner! Her creation Agung is inspired from the agong with intricate hand-woven design. It can be worn to any dress at any occasion. Congratulations!

The other two (2) winners are Lala Chua who created Vinta and Jun Artajo who created Segun. Both are footwear with great inspirations, too!

Congratulations and hoping for a next edition of the Habi Kadayawan!

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Event | Kadayawan Festival: A Cultural Bliss

Madayaw!

Davao City, situated in Mindanao, Philippines, celebrates Kadayawan sa Davao every 3rd week of August. It is a rich, culturally-inclined festivity highlighting bounty and its people from different tribes of the land. It is only one of the few festivals in Davao City celebrated every year and in my "Davao in a Minute" entry way back 2012, "Eventfully Davao!" (just pardon me with my editing and some content skills during that time...hahaha), you can watch it in the video below. :-p

Anyways, let's focus with Kadayawan!

It is one of the exciting events in Davao City that one can ever experience. However, there are comparison and contrast with other festivities in the country but I am confident with Kadayawan's identity as a festival. Why? It is because it is one of the biggest festivals in the country highlighting bounty and indigenous people; it is very soulful, vibrant and upbringing the city's identity!

This week-long festival highlights indigenous food, games, beauty, dance and music - very wholistic! It stimulates your senses! Aside from that, locals enjoy bounty of fruits and flowers, city-wide mall sale, and others. For this year's event, here is the roster of activities:

I hope I am bringing your interest about the festival...for more updates, LIKE! the KADAYAWAN SA DAVAO Facebook page! FOLLOW the @kadayawanfest on Instagram!

Photo credit to: City Government of Davao City Information Office and Kadayawan sa Davao Committee.

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Travel | Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2016

Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2016

Kadayawan sa Davao is on its 31st celebration in Davao City. Yes, the most festive and colorful festival in Davao City is again in celebration of abundance and culture of people residing the city. The ten (10) tribes of Davao City is to be remembered during this celebration and thanksgiving of abundant harvest is what Kadayawan essentially is about. Originally, this celebration is called APODUWALING, in which, the celebration emphasizes the royalties of Davao: King of all mountains in the Philippines - Mt. Apo; King of all fruits in the Philippines - Durian; and Queen of all flowers in the Philippines - Waling-waling. Now, it is known the Kadayawan which has gotten its name from the Mandaya term for beautiful, which is, "madayaw". This is a very beautiful celebration of life! Since, in Davao City: Life is Here!

Anyways, it might be one in your bucket list to celebrate Kadayawan sa Dabaw. This is always a week-long celebration every 3rd week of August. This year's celebration will be on August 15-21, 2016. The photos you see are credited to the City Government of Davao, Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2016 organizers and the City Information Office of Davao. The next photo is the Calendar of Official Events. Check it out and try fit it in your schedule. :-)