Cultural showcase seen to become Bora’s next attraction
BORACAY ISLAND – Encouraged by the Department of Tourism (DoT), the Aklan provincial government is now working on to showcase cultural presentation as the next tourism attraction for this resort island.
Vicky Ramos-Antonino of the Aklan Provincial Tourism Council said they are now bent in developing cultural showcase for tourists visiting this resort island as encouraged by DoT Secretary Alberto Lim.
The National Commission on Culture and Arts (NCCA) is also supporting in the endeavor.
“This is what the DoT wants us to undertake. Soon we will be coming out with a cultural presentation in this resort island in order to lure more tourists not only to see Boracay’s attraction but also to get a glimpse of our local heritage as well,” Antonino said.
In the past, the NCCA has been encouraging stakeholders in this resort island to promote their culture among the tourists.
The said proposal, however, was not acted upon with the tourism council created only last year through a provincial tourism ordinance.
“We are now serious in this endeavor. As a matter of fact for the past months, the NCCA has been helping us in conducting trainings and seminars to enhance our culture of folk dances and songs, among others,” Ramos said.
Both the DoT, the NCCA and the Aklan provincial government expect that the cultural project when materialized will further boost the tourism industry in this resort island.*PNA
