For the third time since 2019, the Sindac Anib Performing Ensemble from Bislig, Surigao del Sur brought home the Php 1 million cash prize for the Open Category of the Indak-Indak sa Kadayawan 2023.
Meanwhile, the Sining Sayon Dawet Cultural Ensemble of the Davao City National High School, a previous winner, also did a strong comeback as the winner of the 2023 Davao School-Based Category and also brought home the Php 1 million prize in the said category.
The winning teams awed the crowd and judges with their lively, colorful performances.
The Sindac Anib dancers, which bested the 12 other contingents, depicted a tribe living by the riverside in Bislig. This flourishing tribe that cherishes the colors of abundance was tested by a calamity, but the diverse tribes helped them bounce back. In celebration, the tribe danced, honoring and celebrating nature’s plentiful and harmonious lives.
The remaining top winners in the open category are the Tribu Maganahay of the Matiao National High School Special Program in the Arts from Mati City, Davao Oriental, which bagged the second place; the Landan National High School Performing Arts Group from Polomolok South Cotabato in the third place; the Banayan Performing Arts, Municipality of Banaybanay from Davao Oriental bagged the fourth place; and the Agusan del Sur Artists’ Guild from the Province of Agusan del Sur, which bagged the fifth place.
The Sining Sayon Dawet Cultural Ensemble also bested the six contingents with its depiction of “Duwaya” or Moro polygamy. The dance tells the tale of Datu Panutiban who traveled to various places and meets his three wives – each from one of the Moro Tribes: Tausug, Maguindanao, and Maranao. The Datu falls in love with another dancer from the Kagan tribe. He seeks permission to marry leading to a festive wedding in Davao City, resembling that of other Bangsamoro tribes.
Finishing the Indak-Indak sa Kadayawan 2023 Davao City School-Based Category with shining glory are the Sining Mananayaw Esemble of the Catalunan Pequeño National High School, which bagged the second place; the Lapu Lapu Elementary School Performing Arts and Company, which bagged the third place; the Tribong Lacson Performing Arts and Esemble of the Lacson Integrated School, which bagged the fourth place; and the Apo Duwaling Dance Company of the Mabini National High School, which bagged the fifth place.
For the special awards under the Davao City schools, the Best in Music, Best Choreographer, and Best in Visual Appeal were grabbed by the Sining Sayon Dawet. On the other hand, for the Open Category, the Best in Music and Best in Choreography were bagged by the Sindac Anib Performing Ensemble while in the same category, the Tribu Maganahay, Matiao National High School Special Program in the Arts from Mati City grabbed the Best in Visual Appeal. The Banayan Performing Arts, Municipality of Banaybanay, Davao Oriental also bagged the Pocari Sweat award.
The winners of the contests rejoiced after hearing the results during the awarding, and some did not mind becoming wet in the pouring rain during the awarding.
Angel Sumagaysay, chief of the Public Safety and Security Office, told the City Information Office (CIO) on Sunday
said that the Indak-Indak ended peacefully.
“Nahuman gyud nato ang Indak-Indak nato nga hapsay ra man kaayo wala ta’y mga untoward incident, bisan gabii siya pero nahuman nato nga walay nahitabo so generally peaceful and normal (We ended Indak-Indak orderly and we did not have untoward incidents, even if it was conducted at night, we finished it without untoward incident so it is generally peaceful and normal),” Sumagaysay said, adding that he is glad that peace and order was kept with the huge crowd of Dabawenyos who flocked
to see the event.
He said that Central 911 was also quick to assist those who needed medical needs during the event. CIO
