THE CITY Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) Kadayawan executive committee aims to merge the Pamulak sa Kadayawan (Floral Float Parade) and the Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan (street dancing) for the 39th Kadayawan Festival.
During the Ispeak media forum on July 25, Jennifer Romero, CTOO head, said they are continuously planning to manage the traffic in the city due to the lineup of major events.
“The Pamulak sa Kadayawan and Indak-Indak in one day will signal a very good closing event for the Kadayawan,” Romero said.
Romero said that amid the schedule changes, they expect to finish the parade on time.
“The performers will have two-minute teaser performances at the satellite areas and the Pamulak will be in motion so dili siya maka-alter the time (so it will not alter the time),” she said.
She said they target 10 participants for the school-based category and 15 for the open category for Indak-Indak. They have yet to finalize the number as the registration will close on July 31.
The two main events will be held on Aug. 18, in one parade from 6 a.m. to noon while the Indak-Indak showdown will be held at 5:30 p.m.
“We are yet to address where the floats for the Pamulak will stay after the parade. After sa parade kasi usually wala na siya’y kabutangan, and we want to give the spectators a chance to take photos from it. We’re still finalizing the plan for it,” she added.
All set for parades
Meanwhile, City Transport and Traffic Management Office head Dionisio Abude said that they are all set for the parade and will devote a total of 118 traffic personnel on parade day.
They intend to conduct information dissemination on road closures to motorists on dates nearing parade day.
He assured that roadworks on Quirino and Pelayo, which will be the main alternative road for motorists, will be finished before the parade.
Abude advised those who have business in Davao on parade day to plan to avoid inconvenience.
