Wednesday, July 19, 2006
CDO showcases best in Ozamiz tourism show Wednesday

CAGAYAN de Oro City will be showcasing its best products, destinations, and services in the annual tourism show Pasundayag Northern Mindanao, in Ozamiz City on July 19.

Imma Rae D. Gatuslao, acting city tourism officer, disclosed that Cagayan de Oro will be featured Wednesday through the Cagayan de Oro Day in the month-long regional tourism exhibit.

In Wednesday's staging of Cagayan de Oro's best, Gatuslao said that the City Tourism Office will showcase a video presentation of the city's different destinations, and a basic mountaineering course which will be conducted by Eric Bontuyan of Viajero Outdoor Centre.

This will be capped with an Adventure Race to be conducted by the CdeO Outfitters Inc.

After the adventure game, the Cagayan de Oro City booth will be formally opened with "high-five of paddles", a symbol that the city is truly the adventure capital of the Philippines.

The formal program will then follow where Mayor Vicente Emano will present the historical ties of the two cities to Ozamiz City Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog Sr.

The city's pride Cagayan de Oro National High School Dance Society and the Purple People Band 49th Edition will entertain the Ozamiznon and guests. A food tasting will then follow featuring Cagayan de Oro City's best delicacies.

Gatuslao is hoping that through the tourism expo, the people will visit and explore the adventures of Cagayan de Oro. (CIO)