Davao del Norte, November 26, 2014 –Davao del
Norte’s annual Yuletide tradition of joy and merry-making takes on a
fiesta theme with the launch of the month-long Pasko Fiesta sa
Kapitolyo.
Governor Rodolfo del Rosario led the launch of the Christmas food and
tourism fair at the Tourism Village inside the Davao del Norte Sports
and Tourism Complex in Mankilam, Tagum City, in a night of entertainment
and jubilation.
The Pasko Fiesta will burst into life every Friday and Saturday from
November 21 to December 20, 2014 from 5:00 o’clock in the afternoon to
12:00 midnight.
The Dabaonons shall keep the spirit of Christmas up and alive through
culinary feasts, as well as, cultural and arts presentations that are
uniquely Dabaonon.
Food coupons worth P199 are available at the Tourism Village booth
and at the Provincial Tourism Office, GSP Building, Capitol, Mankilam,
Tagum City.
Four food concessioners provide the delicious recipes that include
unlimited rice, one soup, four main dishes, one dessert and 8-ounce iced
tea.
Highlighting the opening ceremony was the lighting of the Christmas tree and nativity scene, led by del Rosario.
“More than a symbol of Christmas, this tree here represents good luck
and is an expression of well-wishes for the Dabaonon people as we also
welcome another fruitful year,” the governor said.
Tickets for a one-day accommodation in prime hotels and resorts in the province were also raffled out to lucky patrons.
Joining the governor were Vice Governor Victorio Suaybaguio, Jr.,
1003rd Commander Col. Harold Cabreros, DNPPO Director PSSupt.
Samuel Gadingan, OIC-Provincial Administrator Norma Lumain, Provincial
Tourism Council Araceli Ayuste, Mayor Joseph Nilo Pareñas and Mayor
Benigno Andamon.(Noel Baguio-PIO DavNor)
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