The first stop of our highland adventure in Davao was Tribu K’Mindanawan. It was the first time I heard of this place so I really didn’t know what to expect.
Just a few minutes from Microtel Davao (and 15 minutes from downtown), Tribu K’ Mindanawan is located in the Davao Riverfront Corporate City (along Ma-a Diversion Highway), which is also home to Riverwalk Grill, Davao Butterfly House and Davao Crocodile Park.
Entrance to the village 
Tribu K’ Mindanawan is a cultural village highlighting the rich culture of the indigenous groups of Mindanao. Situated by the Davao River, the village offers a great view as well as an understanding of how Mindanao’s indigenous peoples live. Around the park were structures and houses that were said to be built by authentic indigenous community members.
Uyaanan Mansaka Tree House
Uyaanan Traditional House
Aside from these structures, what you shouldn’t miss are the cultural performances every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. They showcase performances of traditional dances of Mindanao like Singkil, a famous Maranao dance.
Tribu K' Mindanawan schedule of performances
The dancers and the band
Dance, dance...
Singkil, a traditional Maranao dance
But the best time to visit this place is 5:30 pm on weekends because they stage not just traditional dances but also spectacular fire shows. And I’m telling you, the fire show was HOTTT in all sense of the word. It just blew us away. It was exciting, gut-wrenching, absolutely enjoyable. Here are some of the pics I took.
Saw this show last year! Very good performance! I definitely recommend!
thank you for this post, I will be in Davao this weekend..
i love davao city.. hehehe soon maka uli njud ko diha….
indeed, highly recommended! great show!!!
I l0ve Dava0..Its the best place in ph ive been s0 far.. But if ur an adventure geek, this place w0uld be b0ring 4 u..
been to this place last summer. the fire show was awesome
very interesting place!
very nice place
We’ve been there and it was awesome!
That’s near 0ur h0me! W0oh0o! Thanks f0r featuring Tribu K’ Mindanawan! Dava0 has m0re t0 offer! C0me and visit 0ur city! It’s safe here! =)
I’ve seen their fire dancers perform – superb!
Will plan to visit these wonderful places in the Phil.