During the Corona Virus outbreak and became a global pandemic, the whole world suddenly stop.The outbreak has evolved rapidly with governments around the world especially in our country, taking action to slow the spread of the Covid-19.
The Corona Virus Pandemic is continuing to change the face of normalcy in unprecedented ways. With empty theaters,close shopping malls, vacant restaurants most of all it affects the tourism industry in the community.But despite of everything, we all headed towards a brave new world.
After how many months of following the safety protocols, especially the strict implementation of "Stay At Home" policy and. The cebu provincial Government officially reopened the tourism industry of some parts in cebu Province after months of closure due to COVID-19 crisis.
Governor Gwendolyn Garcia believes that Cebu Tourism revival is feasible because of the untapped domestic market. she also said that with the cooperation of everyone, Cebu's economy will be able to resuscitate itself. With that, the Cebu Provincial Government in collaboration with Mactan Cebu international Airport Authority in cooperation with the Department of Tourism took an initiative to operate tourism in the new normal.
SUROY- SUROY SUGBO - Bantayan Island Escapade
Suroy - Suroy Sugbo SMB Escapade ( Santa Fe, Madridejos , Bantayan), a three day tourism activity of the Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority and the Cebu Provincial Government in cooperation with the Department of Tourism to promote Bantayan island as a tourism destination which can now be accessible by air as the Province continue to move on the Pandemic towards the new and better normal by opening its tourism industry.
-Welcome To the Paradise of The North-
Municipality of Santa Fe
This beautiful town was formerly one of the Barangays of the Municipality of Bantayan. Its name then was Ogtong, derived from the fish locally known as "Kogtong" , a big specie of Lapulapu fish which was very abundant before. By the superior decree of the Spaniards, the barangay became a town in 1872 and was named Santa Fe.
Tourist Attractions
OGTONG CAVE
A natural underground cave where a pool of clear , cold as ice freshwater is found. Inspired by the Holy Child, it is visited by many tourists both local and international because of its religious and serene nature.
PUTING BAYBAY FESTIVAL
The festival portrays the universal faith to the Senor Santo Nino as the patron saint of the town.
Similar with the Sinulog Festival, thanksgiving to the Saint is expressed in dancing.
Municipality of Madridejos
Madridejos has its own culture. It was originally called as "Lawis" which means elongated land due to its geogrpahical location. Lawis was the first organized settlement in the Northern part of the island of Bantayan where barrio Mancilang of Madridejos is now located. In 1889, the places was renamed Madridejos in honor of Bishop Tray Romero De Madridejos of cebu whose style of preaching won him the love of the people of Lawis.
Tourist Attractions
KOTA PARK
A Spanish fort ruins,lighthouse and baywalk promenade jutting into the sea. Its boardwalk is dearly loved for its wonder-evoking sunsets. The Kota and its entire vicinity used to be the old cemetery of the town. ITs an old "Dan Patio" (old cemetery)is the only tourist site in the urban area outside Cebu City which replicates the latter's Fort San Pedro Structure.
ISDA FESTIVAL
A festival to honor the abundance and richness of marine products specially different kinds of fish which has become the main source of livelihood of majority of the residents. Because of its richness in fishing grounds, the town earned the name of " Little Alaska of the Philippines".
Municipality of Bantayan
Tourist Attractions
This town is considered as the island's religious and cultural center.Bantayan boasts of its more than four centuries-old Catholic Church,the Saint Peter and Paul Church. This manifest a solid historical foundation of the resident's faith.
Many people from Cebu, Manila and other parts of the country will visit Bantayan not only for relaxation but also to witness the Holy Week Procession.
The Semana Santa sa Bantayan is observed with great pomp and vigor every Holy Thursday and Good Friday.
PALAWOD FESTIVAL
Palawod, which means to go out to the far reaches of the ocean, to harvest its bounty. It is a festival to express the talents and skill as Bantayanons move toward s the culture of excellence.
THE BANTAYAN ISLAND ESCAPADE - Tourism In The New Normal
Message from Mactan Cebu international Airport Authority
Beyond building airports, we market destinations. In the New Normal, selling the destination is no longer enough. First, we have to make people want to travel once again. And then, we have to make the world believe that tourism can thrive in the new Normal.
With its pristine white sand beaches, community spirit and conveniently- located airport, Bantayan Island is the ideal place to showcase a safe curated, integrated and worry- free tourism experience.
Final Thoughts:
This is my second time to participate Suroy-Suroy Sugbo but my Suroy-Suroy Sugbo - Bantayan Island Escapade is the best one. I would like to thank Cebu Provincial Government especially Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and Cebu Mactan International Airport Authority for taking an extra mile to opened the tourism industry in this very challenging time. Also, It is truly an honor to be part of this unforgettable experience. Thank you GMR MEGAWIDE Cebu Airport Corporation for considering me as one of the media partners to this meaningful and can be considered as historical event.
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