Davao City eyes 250,000 tourists for Kadayawan

Davao City officials have launched the 2026 Kadayawan Festival with a target of 250,000 tourists. The city has increased its budget and expanded the festival program to include more cultural activities and support for its 11 ethnolinguistic communities.
Why it matters
The festival serves as a major economic driver for the region and a platform for preserving and promoting indigenous cultural heritage.
Manila Bulletin - Davao City eyes 250,000 tourists for Kadayawan
Davao City eyes 250,000 tourists for Kadayawan
DAVAO City officials, including representatives from the 11 indigenous tribes, and tourism stakeholders officially launched the Kadayawan Festival 2026 and unveiled its official logo on Wednesday, July 22, at Acacia Hotel Davao in Lanang. (Photo via Ivy Tejano)
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