EVENTS for car enthusiasts will be the new attractions during the 7th Kuyamis Festival which kicks off today.
Provincial tourism officer Jeffrey Saclot said spectators to the festival’s activities would be treated to an autocross and car show at the capitol grounds as part of the festival’s highlights.
Four-wheeled vehicles of different types and varieties will be the stars of the autocross and car show to be held on Saturday, Saclot said.
Aside from that, a group of 4x4 vehicle riders will also be exploring the mountains of the western part of Misamis Oriental during the three-day overland expedition that will start on Jan. 10.
“For the overland expedition, 4x4 enthusiasts from all over Mindanao and even from the Visayas will be exploring the mountains of the province,” he said.
He added: “And not only that, the proceeds of the expedition’s registration will be used to purchase materials that will be donated to a tribal community in Initao.”
Saclot said the provincial government has already coordinated with the tribal chieftain in Initao to ensure that the donation will be appropriate for the community’s needs.
On their first night, Saclot said, the riders would spend the night camping at Mt. Salumayagon in Alubijid town, one of the emerging tourism destinations in the province.
On the peak of the mountain, one can see the cities of Iligan and Cagayan de Oro, as well as the Macajalar Bay, he said.
“From the top of Mt. Salumayagon, you can see the breathtaking and spectacular view of the two cities,” he added.
The usual festival events would also be held like the opening of booths, farmers’ market starting Jan. 6, street dancing (Jan. 8), and Ms. Kuyamis 2020 pageant coronation night (Jan. 10).
An exhibit showcasing the creations and crafts of the province’s various municipalities will be held for the entire week at the Centrio Mall.
There would also be a concert at the de Lara Park every afternoon until the evening on certain days, and other events outside the capitol grounds.
Saclot said the park would be opened to the public for the entire festival but with designated entrance and exit points to regulate the flow of people coming in and out of the venue. (Jigger J. Jerusalem)
