Davao City Kicks Off Month-Long Celebration of Araw ng Dabaw with Colorful Festivities and Cultural Pride

Davao City Launches Month-Long Celebration of Araw ng Dabaw with Thanksgiving Mass

The City Government of Davao marked the beginning of the month-long Araw ng Dabaw celebration with a Misa Pasasalamat (Thanksgiving Mass) at San Pedro Cathedral on Wednesday. The mass was followed by the Pasiugdang Pagsaulog at Rizal Park. The event was attended by various officials, including Mayor Sebastian Duterte, Vice Mayor J Melchor Quitain Jr., Consulate Generals, Deputy Mayors of the 11 ethnolinguistic tribes, national government officials, city government department heads, city councilors, candidates for the Mutya ng Dabaw and Reyna Dabawenya, and other officials from the public and private sectors.

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In his speech, Mayor Duterte urged people to participate in the month-long celebration of Davao City's 86th year and enjoy the festivities while honoring the city's cultures and traditions. He reminded everyone that, while they are welcome to join the fanfare, they must also prioritize safety and security in the city.

Meanwhile, Vice Mayor Quitain invited locals and visitors from other regions to experience the best of what the city has to offer.

The opening of the Araw ng Dabaw Artisan Food and Cacao Market at Rizal Park will kick-off the celebrations. It will run from March 2 to 5, from 5 p.m. to 12 midnight. On March 3, the Hugyaw Dabaw - All-Star Variety Show will be held at San Pedro Square from 5 to 8 p.m. The Music and Art Street Festival with 3D Drone Show will take place on March 4 from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Davao Coastal Road.

Other exciting events include Pasidungug: Garbo sa Davao on March 8 at Acacia Hotel, Conferment of Datu Bago Awards at Royal Mandaya Hotel on March 10 at 11 a.m., and a Cheerdance Competition at Davao City Recreation Center on March 11. There will also be the first-ever Drag Lipsync Competition for the Araw ng Dabaw on March 10 at Rizal Park.

The Sayaw Pinoy Folkdance Competition will be held at SM City Davao from March 13 to 15, while the Mr. and Ms. LGU Davao City will take place on March 16 at Rizal Park. The Mutya ng Dabaw coronation night will be at USEP Gymnasium on March 17.

The month-long celebration will culminate with the Parada Dabawenyo on March 18.

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