Intramuros Features a Glimpse of Mindanao
May 28, 2009
Featured in this cultural event are the assemblage of eight cities (Cagayan de Oro, Tangub, Oroquieta, Ozamiz, Iligan, Malaybalay, Valencia, and Gingoog) and five provinces (Camiguin, Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental and Lanao Del Norte). Tourism Secretary Ace Durano said, “This activity will immensely delight viewers on the 20-day exhibit of local arts and culture, festivals, adventure activities, agri-trade products, cuisine, travel facilities, tourism services and investment opportunities.” Pasundayag Northern Mindanao is specially designed for the public to encounter people, places, tourism festivals, sports & adventure activities and other events that would allure them to visit the destinations. “This is a good venue to take a glimpse of Northern Mindanao and what we can offer to tourists,” Undersecretary for Tourism Planning and Promotions Eduardo Jarque, Jr. noted. Daily activities include cultural performances, street dancing (4pm), craft demonstrations, dance clinic , ethnic sports display, tutorial on playing of ethnic instruments, film showing, interactive showcases on adventure, arts culture, tourism wellness, selling of agricultural products, processed foods and handicrafts, travel & services consultation and many others. Endorsed by the Regional Development Council Region 10 and in partnership with the Northern Mindanao Regional Tourism Council, Pasundayag will collect no entrance fees, and will be open from 3:00 PM – 10 PM every Monday; 10AM-10PM Tuesday-Thursday; and 10AM-12MN Fridays thru Sundays. Pasundayag will run until June 24, 2009. For more details, contact DOT Region 10 at Telefax (08822) 723696/726394 or e-mail dotr10@yahoo.com or DOT-Regional Monitoring Services at (02) 524-24-21. A complete schedule of events is available at their website dotr10.multiply.com.
Office of the Undersecretary for Planning & Promotions
Department of Tourism - Manila
Tel. No. 524-1694
