DavNor opens Pasko Fiesta

Davao del Norte, November 21 (PIA) - - The provincial government here in partnership with the Provincial Tourism Council launched earlier today the 2nd Pasko Fiesta sa Kapitolyo at the Davao del Norte Sports Complex.

Noel Daquioag, provincial tourism officer, said that Pasko Fiesta sa Kapitolyo is an annual celebration of the province’s arts and culture and culinary fetes held during yuletide season.

“Last year’s, it was just a weekly celebration; however for this year, we will have the Pasko Fiesta every weekend night from November 21 to December 20,” Daquioag said.

He said that the celebration will be highlighted with different performing arts from night to dawn every Friday and Saturday, visual exhibit featuring the province’s tourism destinations by the Camera Club of Tagum, and stalls selling food, beverages and Christmas items.

Daquioag also said that the tourism council will pilot test the use of cash vouchers within the Pasko Fiesta area.

“This will be the first event by the provincial government and the tourism council that we will utilize only cash vouchers to buy any item in all the booths with the area,” he said.

He emphasized that there will be pre-selling of tickets for buffet worth P-199, while a booth is placed within the venue to exchange cash to vouchers amounting to P-5, P-10 and P-15.

“If ever the use of cash vouchers will turn out to be successful, we will perhaps replicate in any bazaar activities in the sports complex,” he said.

Daquioag also revealed that numerous gift items will be raffled every night.

“A number of tourism stakeholders in the province have showed their support to the fiesta by donating room accommodations, gift certificate, and items to be given away to the event-goers,” he added.

Daquioag also disclosed that the province allocated P1-million to fund the event including the purchase of sound system. (PIA11, Michael Uy)