Samar Province, DOT tout 3 new tourism circuits

Samar Province and the Division of Tourism launched three new tourism circuits geared toward highlighting the province’s wealthy pure, cultural, and gastronomic treasures on April 16. Division of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco attended the launch held at Barangay Binongtu-an, Basey, Samar which places the highlight on Samar’s wealthy cultural heritage and emphasised the essential position of neighborhood engagement in sustainable tourism growth.

Gracing the Event as keynote speaker, the tourism chief applauded the tourism initiatives of the provincial authorities with the three new tourism circuits – Tandaya Path I, Secret Kitchens of Samar Gastronomy Tour, and Mabaysay Cultural River Cruise – providing immersive experiences that showcase Samar’s pure magnificence, cultural legacy, and culinary delights. These circuits have been meticulously designed to offer guests with genuine encounters and significant interactions with native communities.

“Below the Nationwide Tourism Growth Plan accredited by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., we anchor the transformation of Philippine tourism upon the energy of the Filipino identification that’s alive and nicely in our tradition, our heritage, our traditions, and sure, even our meals. The path of the Marcos administration is, that whereas we’ll proceed to market and promote the Philippines as a spot for enjoyable and journey, we search to reintroduce the Philippines to the world by permitting them to get to know the center and soul of the Filipino – and that you can see right here in Samar,” Secretary Frasco emphasised throughout her speech.

The Tandaya Path I

Tandaya Path constitutes a 1-day tour via Samar’s cities of Sta. Rita, Basey, and Marabut. It offers members with river boat rides, kayaking, spelunking, swimming, and native delicacies at La Cocina de Marabut. Added to the cultural experiences of the tour are conventional handicraft making of native of us and a view of landscapes and seascapes distinctive to Samar. The expertise invitations one to marvel at Sohoton Caves, Saob Cave, mat weaving custom, and the San Juanico Bridge’s illuminated magnificence. It guarantees a dive into the center of Samar’s community-centered tourism marketing campaign, the place each go to sustains each the surroundings and native livelihoods.

The Secret Kitchens of Samar Gastronomy Tour

The Secret Kitchens of Samar Tour (SKoS) is a discovery of Samar’s culinary heritage. Named for treasured household recipes handed down via generations, this journey unveils the secrets and techniques behind Samar’s beloved dishes. The tour brings members to truly assembly native cooks, or “kitchen heroes,” who share their experience via cooking demonstrations. From Basey and Marabut to Sta. Rita, every cease affords a style of Samar’s soul. Greater than a gastronomic journey, it’s a celebration of neighborhood and custom. The event is an invite to savor the flavors of Samar and expertise the magic of its secret kitchens—a journey of discovery and friendship.

 Mabaysay Cultural River Cruise

 In the meantime, the Mabaysay Cultural River Cruise is a transformative journey alongside Samar’s Golden River in Basey. This immersive river expedition invitations one to glide via picturesque landscapes aboard boats paying homage to Loboc River cruises in Bohol. From the jump-off level, the tour brings one to discover 4 riverside barangays, every providing distinctive cultural encounters. The river tour in an invite to have interaction with native communities, partake in conventional dances, and savor the native cuisines, together with the famend tuba, a neighborhood wine created from coconut sap. The immersive expertise brings one close to to the customs of the indigenous Mamanwa Tribe, gaining perception into their profound connection to the land. Furthermore, a mesmerizing play depicting Basey’s historical past, a testomony to resilience and triumph can be included within the cruise’s repertoire. Past a leisurely trip, this voyage guarantees to embark on a journey of discovery and surprise—an genuine exploration of Samar’s magnificence and tradition.

The tourism circuits have been established with the collaboration of the Samar LGU and DOT-Area VIII led by Regional Director Karina Tiopes. On the tourism circuit launching, Governor Sharee Ann Tan emphasised the collaborative efforts of native communities and stakeholders in shaping Samar’s tourism panorama.

“Tandaya Path I, Secret Kitchens of Samar Gastronomy Tour, and Mabaysay Cultural River Cruise characterize a major milestone in Samar’s tourism growth journey,” said Governor Sharee Ann Tan. “By involving native communities in each stage of tourism growth and repair provision, we’re not solely preserving our heritage but additionally creating alternatives for sustainable livelihoods and financial progress.”

In recognition of Samar’s opulent gastronomic heritage, as witnessed by the event, Secretary Frasco invited the province to affix the UN Tourism Regional Discussion board on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific to be held in June in Cebu Metropolis.

“I’m more than happy to announce that as a manifestation of the dedication of our nation as indicated within the Nationwide Tourism Growth Plan to prioritize gastronomy tourism and the diversification of our nationwide tourism portfolio, the Philippines is internet hosting, in June of this yr, the very first United Nations Tourism Regional Gastronomy Convention. The eyes of the world will probably be on Filipino meals and I lengthen this invitation to the province of Samar to share to the world the successes that you’ve had in gastronomy other than all the opposite successes that you just’ve had in eco-tourism,” mentioned Secretary Frasco.

The “Secret Kitchens of Samar” a five-volume espresso desk ebook authored by Ms. Clang Garcia, showcasing the tales and recipes of Samar’s gastronomy treasures was likewise launched through the occasion. The ebook options 5 segments depicting, “Ponsyon NGAN mga Sura”.(The Feast and the Dishes), Postre ngan mga Karan-on (Sweets and Delicacies), Sumsuman ngan Irimnun (Pulutan and Drinks), Mga Panakot (The Components), and Mga Gamit han Panluto (Heirloom cooking implements).