One Visayas to boost Visayas tourism corridor

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The second “One Visayas” activity that will kick off in the province of Capiz on March 11 is expected to boost the tourism super region of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

This was according to Tourism regional director Edwin Trompeta as he stressed that the four-day event is one way of putting together the various heritage, cultural attractions of Western, Central and Eastern Visayas regions.

Trompeta added that Central Philippines has been included in the tourism belt because of its beach resorts found in Bohol, Cebu and Boracay.

“We are not only known for that; we also have our other attractions. We are also known as a cultural and heritage destination,” he said.

Visayas is also noted for its various festivals.

In fact 11 festivals representing various local government units in the Visayas will be joining the “Parade of Festivals” on the opening day.

These are the Binirayan of Antique; Dinagyang of Iloilo; Tagbuan of Capiz; Masskara of Bacolod City; Kanyon of Negros Occidental; Palawod of Bantayan, Hinulawan from Toledo City, Mantawi from Mandaue City, Ani-Anihan from Tabuelan, Karansa from Danao and Bonga from Sibonga all of Cebu.

Further, organizers of the “One Visayas” lined up 13 other activities.

These include workshops on storytelling, break dancing or b-boying, cooking demonstration, outreach programs, cultural presentations, concert at the park, film showing, among others.

The second One Visayas is being organized by the Regional Development Committee composed of the three Regional Development Councils from Regions 6,7 and 8, Department of Tourism and the Provincial Government of Capiz.

The organizers also invited President Arroyo to be the guest of honor.