The first big tourism event to be organized t the Gambalay Events Management and Services, Society Associations of Jose Rizal Memorial State University Dipolog Campus, and the Department of Tourism IX Regional Office under new Regional Director James Elridge C. Adraincem, unfolded at Dakak Park and Beach Resort.
From March 11 – 13, 2010 the 1st Mindanao tourism Culture and Arts Congress will be hosted at the popular Dakak Park and Beach Resort, owned and operated by former Representative Romeo “Nonong” Jalosjos.
No less than Department of Tourism Secretary Joseph “Ace” Durano will keynote the Congress. Other speakers include Jalosjos who will dwell on “Tourism Development and Opportunities” Department of Tourism Undersecretary Oscar Palabyab with his topic “Philippine Tourism”, and Zamboanga del Norte 2nd District Board Member Seth Frederick P. Jalosjos, “Culture and sports”.
Top-notch photographer George Tapan has also been invited to present “My Philippines in 30 minutes”, Vice Mayor Patri Chan on “Tourism Development in Dapitan”, Dr. Eva Moncada, “Rizal – Core to Tourism Development”, and an official from the National Commission for Culture and Arts which will speak on the “Role of the NCCA in Mindanao Tourism”.
Finally, two topics namely,” Culture and the Arts in Mindanao: Its Preservation and Significance to Tourism” and “Mindanao Culture and Arts: Pertaining to Dance” will be handled by Steven “Tibo” Fernandez of the Mindanao State University Integrated Performing Arts Guild.
Participants from all over Southern Philippines will be treated to a Dapitan Historical Trail Tour and Fantasyland Adventure on the last day of the Congress. Discover “MindaNOW”
1st Mindanao Tourism Culture and Arts Congress kicks off in Dapitan
As if it was meant to be, the 1st Mindanao Tourism Culture and Arts Congress was an astounding success. Participated by Mindanao-wide tourism stakeholders including students, the congress was held at the premier resort, Dakak Park and Beach Resort in Dapitan City on March 11-13, 2010. Among the roster of discussants authority in their respective fields in clued the Philippine Department of Tourism Undersecretary for Tourism Services and Regional Offices, Atty. Oscar Palabyab who provided an overview on Philippine Tourism; the former Congressman Romeo G. Jalosjos whose topic focused on Dapitan tourism development and investment opportunities; and Integrated Performing Arts Guild Founder Dr. Steven P. C. Fernandez who spoke on the significance of Mindanao’s Culture and Arts in boosting tourism in Southern Philippines.
The congress, the first in Mindanao was a brainchild of Department of Tourism IX’s Regional Director, James Elridge C. Adraincem. It was conceived with an objective of convening various sectors in Mindanao towards a Great Cultural Awakening with hope of restoring waning indigenous cultures that have lured tourist to Mindanao. The project is not a means of pushing backwards civilizations but rather a means of stimulating pride on cultural legacies of Mindanao’s remarkable past.
Mindanao is the home of various ethnic minorities-an exotic mix of colors and culture- whose identities are on the brink of extinction due to advancement of civilization. Such identity is worth a keep should Mindanao continue to make a unique contribution the history of the world while sustaining an enduring attraction for tourist to unfold.
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