04/05/2025
Exploring local cultural heritage
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by Quirino Almonte Jr.
Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) cruised to overall victory in the Tourism Cup 2025, an intercollegiate competition of BS Tourism Management students across Davao del Norte, anchored on the theme โTourism of Today: Promoting Local Flavors, Unique Tours, Culture, and Cultural Heritage to Elevate the Filipino Brand of Service in Davao del Norteโ, held on April 30 at the DNSC Gymnasium.
The event commenced with a parade of participating tertiary schools, including St. Maryโs College of Tagum, Inc., STI College of Tagum, Inc., CARD-MRI Development Institute, University of Mindanao Tagum College, and Davao del Norte State College. This was followed by the acknowledgment of participants and guests.
DNSC President, Dr. Joy M. Sorrosa, welcomed the participants and emphasized the eventโs importance in promoting local tourism and preserving cultural heritage.
โThis Tourism Cup is more than just a competition, it is a platform where our students can unleash their potential and showcase their tourism skills. It provides an invaluable opportunity for them to step beyond the classroom and demonstrate their talents in a real-world setting,โ she expressed.
The event featured a variety of tourism-related activities and competitions, including the Tour Guiding Competition (Domestic and International), Flight Attendant Showmanship, Travel Reels Competition, Fruit and Vegetable Carving, Table Set-up, Tour Package Proposal (Local and International), Events Proposal, Culinary Skills Demonstration, DNSC Campus Tour, and Cultural Dance.
โJoining this event has been a great opportunity to represent my school with pride. Events like the Tourism Cup not only bring fun and excitement but also help us grow in confidence, develop teamwork, and strengthen camaraderie that embraces our cultural heritage and tourism,โ shared Sheena Ritz Alcano, a Flight Attendant Showmanship participant from CARD-MRI Development Institute.
The spotlight turned to Kasuotang Pinoy in the afternoon, a segment that showcased the culture and artistry of Davao del Norteโs traditional fabrics and local designers. Ms. Karen Dumaning from DNSC and Mr. Ralph Jhon Janiola from UMTC earned the top spots in the competition.
Following DNSC in the overall rankings were STI College of Tagum Inc., University of Mindanao Tagum College, CARD-MRI Development Institute, and St. Maryโs College of Tagum Inc., respectively.
The Tourism Cup 2025 was organized by the third-year BSTM students of Davao del Norte State College, in collaboration with the DNSC faculty and staff.
Davao del Norte State College
DNSC - Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Good Governance
DNSC - Institute of Aquatic and Applied Sciences
DNSC ITED Institute of Teacher Education
DNSC - Institute of Computing
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