According to Butler’s Tourism Cycle, the Sunduan Festival of Dasmariñas is no longer in the Development Stage but has entered the Consolidation Stage. While it began as a small community tradition that eventually evolved into a city-organized cultural event, recent evidence shows that its growth is now slowing down. Participation numbers reflect this trend: from 72 pairs in 2017 (PNA, 2017) to only 60 pairs in 2025 (Vice Mayor Third Barzaga, 2025). Although the number of participants remains significant, the decline indicates that the festival’s expansion has started to stabilize rather than continuously rise.

The festival has also been a long-standing tradition, with its 16th year celebrated in 2018, which means the event has been going on for a very long time since its commencement in 2003. Instead of rapid growth, current efforts focus on investing to keep the festival attractive and relevant. The City Tourism Office continues to integrate the Sunduan Festival into Dasmariñas’ city branding, tying it closely to the local economy. The event now draws spending on costumes, parades, food, transport, and even designer competitions supported by LGU stipends. For instance, the city provides PHP 20,000 per participating designer and an additional prize for the winning designer, highlighting how the festival promotes homegrown talent while strengthening its cultural identity.

Furthermore, the Sunduan Festival contributes to Dasmariñas’ recognition as a cultural hub by showcasing Filipino heritage through parades, performances, and competitions. Although not strongly reported, possible inconveniences such as traffic rerouting, noise, and crowding can irritate residents, which reflects the challenges of balancing cultural preservation, tourism growth, and community well-being.

In line with Butler’s (1980) framework, the Sunduan Festival’s current status under the Consolidation Stage illustrates how tourism activities expand with institutional and economic support while reaching a level in visitor growth. The festival remains an important part of Dasmariñas’ cultural tourism, but its focus has shifted from expansion to sustaining visibility, economic ties, and long-term relevance.