BORACAY ISLAND, Aklan- One of the three balangays now being used in the expedition of the Mt. Everest Team will be displayed in the Butuan Museum soon hopefully to spur the tourism industry of Mindanao.
For several years, tourism in Mindanao suffered setbacks following reports of terrorism scare and armed conflicts, among others.
Daniel Calo, of the Department of Tourism-Butuan and one of the Balangay crew, said that the Hong Ning Butuan one of the Balangay boats is expected for a homecoming in their museum before Christmas.
But before they return to Butuan, the three Balangays including the Butuan boat will be welcomed in Manila on December 13.
The Balangay expedition team is currently lobbying on President Benigno Simeon Aquino III and inviting him to go aboard the Diwata ng Lahi boat, one of the three Balangays that is being used in their expedition.
Already, Vice President Jejomar Binay, People's Boxing Champ and at the same time Sarangani Representative Manny Pacquiao, former President Fidel V. Ramos and other dignitaries have confirmed their presence welcoming the Balangay expedition team in CCP Complex next week.
"After the much anticipated homecoming event, the Butuan boat will set sail alone back to the Butuan museum. The docked boat will then be used for tourism purposes in Butuan," said Calo.
The Diwata ng Lahi will be displayed in the National Museum while another boat named Balangay Sama Tawi Tawi will be used for another tourism purpose in Manila Yacht Club also in CCP Complex.
"We are confident that we could spur the tourism industry in Mindanao once the Butuan boat arrives in our Museum," said Calo.
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