The
City of Victorias, through its Tourism Office took part in this year’s global
celebration of the Tourism Month with the theme: “Tourism and Community
Development”.
The
month-long celebration did not only aim to attract tourists all over the
Philippines but to promote the involvement of the community in the growth of
tourism in Victorias City.
The
event kicked-off with a motorcade last Sept. 8, headed by Councilor Dexter
Senido which was joined by barangay representatives, NGOs, tricycle drivers’
association, tourism establishments, and other private sectors among others.
The
Tourism Office has organized a set of events such as Quiz Bee and Tour Guiding
Competition on Sept. 9, both elementary and high school categories.
For
the Elementary Tourism Quiz Bee, Princess Fuentes of Victorias Elementary
School bagged the first place; Denzel Deous Gutierrez of Don Bosco Technical Institute and Meagan
Adrinne Villaruz of Most Holy Trinity School were second and third place,
respectively.
In
the high school category, first place went to Emilio Buro of Jack & Jill
School/Castleson High – Victorias, second place – Ken Dominic Alberione Ledesma
of Vitorias National High School and third place to Ron Dee Erasmo of Don Bosco
Technical Institute.
Meanwhile,
the High School Tour Guiding Competition was won by Kerr John Porras of Negros
Occidental National Science High School; Joshua Mari Alarcon of Don Bosco
Technical Institute taking the second place and Wilfredo Ambo, Jr. of Don Felix
Montinola Memorial College, third place.
The
City of Victorias also invited representatives from Colegio de Sta. Ana de
Victorias to participate in college category.
Its
representatives were Jerene Felizario for Tourism Quiz Bee and Lenlin
Franciliso for Tour Guiding Competition.
The
winners represented the City of Victorias in the Provincial Finals of the said competition
last Sept. 16-18.
After
the competitive battle of wits and appeal, the tourism month continued to
strike off attention with its organic fair and bridal exhibit last Sept. 24-26.
The
organic market spearheaded by the Tourism Office in cooperation with
Agriculture Office was held at the Fountain Area of the Victorias City Public
Plaza.
The
event lured buyers to buy fresh vegetables and other organic products.
The
event was participated by Marjhun’s Restaurant, La Peral, Palomares Bridal Shop
and Jessie Sumaria’s Wedding Film.
Along
with this event was the bridal exhibit held at the second floor of the City
Hall Lobby which attracted single at hearts and couples with their dazzling
table setting, beautiful gowns and romantic prenup videos.
With
all the activities planned by the Tourism Office, the City hopes to develop a
more dynamic and community-centered tourism. By Tobi Marie Delgado, Tourism Office
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