DoT’s ‘Kaon ‘Ta! Mindanao’ leg banners culinary tourism

MINDANAOANS were treated to a gastronomic event as Kaon ‘Ta!, the Northern Mindanao leg of the Department of Tourism’s ( DoT) food and travel festival, was launched recently at the Seda Centrio Mall, Cagayan de Oro City. Over 30 exhibitors, including hotels and restaurants, farm resorts, agro industry groups, eco- farm adventure parks, transport operators, universities, and various local government unit (LGU) tourism

products, coffee, vegetables, juices, handicrafts, and culinary tour packages.Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said the event showcased the country’s “widelydiverse culinary culture all over the country, to create awareness and interest on distinct Filipino cuisine and tourism destinations .” Among the crowd favorites are Camiguin’s classic pastel, kiping, and the Camiguin lanzones. Meanwhile, Iligan City, charmed coffee lovers with its wide selection of coffee blends, as well as organic vegetables harvested from Sikyop Agri Cooperative, Palapa, egg- white cheese puto and sukang pinakurat.