Surigao Norte to hold ‘Pagkaong Surigaonon’ Food Fest

By Fryan E. Abkilan

Saturday 12th of May 2012

SURIGAO CITY, May 12 (PIA) -- Surigaonons and visitors will be treated to the locals’ purely distinct tasting dishes as the “Pagkaong Surigaonon” (Surigaonon Food) Food Festival will officially open on May 13-15, 2012 at the parking area inside the Provincial Sports Complex, this city.

According to Prov’l Economic Enterprise Development and Management Officer Graciela Mante, the event is one of the series of activities in celebration of the 111th Founding Anniversary of Surigao on May 15, showcasing the exquisite food expertise of the province’s very own Surigaonon caterers.

“Guests can witness their glamorous display and enjoy their sumptuous eat-all-you-can offer from Sunday, May 13 to Tuesday, May 15,” Mante said.

Meanwhile, Mante also urged representatives of each municipality to exhibit their cooking prowess as well as hotel and restaurant skills by joining the following contests on May 14 and 15 to include, Table Skirting, Table Setting, Flower and Fruit arrangement, Surigaonon Cuisine Cooking Contest, Gigaquit Rhum Mixing, Kinilaw Preparation, and Surigao Native Delicacies.

To register, Mante said they have to visit the PEEDM Office at the Provincial Sports Complex.

The event is proudly organized by the provincial government of Surigao del Norte headed by Gov. Sol Matugas in partnership with the Surigao Caterers’ Association. (FEA/PIA-Surigao del Norte)