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Title: Wanderings of Wanderlusts: Celebrating 25 th years of Kaliguan Festival
Writer: Marissa R.Villamon
Producers: Je Ragay, Jackie Besas, Mark Loiue Iroy, Gamaliel Clemente

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2 mins Zoom Hi! Im Leian.and I will be your virtual tour guide. Madayaw Na pag abot and welcome! You have just arrived to Aras-asan jeepney bus
Video Full terminal. Allow me to virtually tour you to the multi colored heritage of Cagwait.
GREETINGS Time Check, its 8:30am and the weather is just perfectly fine to go around the town. Just please bear in mind that wherever we head, let
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT us be cautious of preserving our environment , as well as pay respect to the community. Most of all, let us adhere to the saying to take
nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints keep nothing but memories and kill nothing but time. Hop in and tara na !

2 MINS MAP In this virtual tour, I will introduce to you all the beautiful tangible cultural properties we have and what defines Cagwaitnon’s unique
GEOGRAPHICAL identity.
LOCATIONS However before anything else let me briefly tell you something about y beloved hometown. Lungsod nan Cagwait; is a 4th class
municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. It is about 32 kilometres (20 mi) southeast of Tandag, the capital town of
Surigao del Sur. It is bounded by the towns of Bayabas on the north, Marihatag on the south, the Diwata mountains on the west and the
Pacific Ocean in the east. It has a total land area of 21,410 hectares (52,900 acres). It has 11 barangays.
According to history, a young sailor from the Leyte province who escaped from the Spaniards noticed while passing the bay, a resemblance
of a human mouth and/or the esophagus which in he uttered “mao rag wait” in native dialect thus the establishment of its name, Cagwait.
CAGWAIT is known for its beautiful beaches, so we will be beach hopping-from the famous Boracay-like Cagwait Cove and at the same time
be amazed by the very unique festival held in the powdery shore. We will also satisfy our wanderlust in the transparent blue waters of
Arangasa Island, Bacolod Paradise Beach and Bitaugan Black beach. Then I’ll have you enchanted by the hundred year old avatar tree , the
mystical rock formations of Tawagan ,the excited giggles of Tagbalidbid Falls. Let us also journey back to the olden time as we gaze in awe
the strikingly tall structure of the Lighthouse and the crumbled pillars of The Ruins. HANDA KA NA BA?

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Travel & Tours
Title: Wanderings of Wanderlusts: Celebrating 25 th years of Kaliguan Festival
Writer: Marissa R.Villamon
Producers: Je Ragay, Jackie Besas, Mark Loiue Iroy, Gamaliel Clemente

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Map, Our first stop is the Cagwait Cove. From the Aras-asan Jeepney Bus Terminal, it is a 15 min. tricycle ride. The Cagwait is known as “Waikiki
Photo of Lindbergh, and Beach” of the Philippines, the Boracay of the Caraga Region. Cagwait White Beach is a U shaped hidden paradise to boast of. The Cagwait
Don Jose Cove has become the soul of all Cagwaitnons. It is their pride and it is the a living witness to every endeavor, every family happiness and
Video of Leian even sorrow. Here, feel the soft touch of the sea breeze, close your eyes and imagine being lulled by the gentle waves
While enjoying our sea trip , here is a trivia:
Cagwait Cove was dubbed as Waikiki of the South by Charles Augustus Lindbergh-an aviator and environmentalist who came to Cagwait in
1975.He is a friend of Don Jose G.Sanvictores-the owner of the then famous Aras-asan Timber Company.

Still photos, video The municipality of Cagwait is also known for its unique festival-the Kaliguan Festival.Celebrated every 3rd Sunday of June, this is done in
Video of Leian honor of St. John the Baptist, The weeklong festivity holds a prestigious beauty pageant (the Perlas ng Kaliguan), the unique beach
dancing competitions, sports and cultural activities, all happening on the pristine white beach and participated by neighboring
municipalities and cities.

Road to Lactudan Aren’t you tired yet? Lets walk farther and discover a magnificent hundred year old tree. My friends, welcome to Lactudan and behold
Cagwait’s AVATAR TREE.

From nearby barangays, we also have beaches to be proud of. We have this Paradise Beach from Barangay Bacolod and the Black Beach of
Bitaugan East. Aren’t the waters inviting?

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Title: Wanderings of Wanderlusts: Celebrating 25 th years of Kaliguan Festival
Writer: Marissa R.Villamon
Producers: Je Ragay, Jackie Besas, Mark Loiue Iroy, Gamaliel Clemente

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Images of Bawoy We will now proceed to the bewitching rock formations situated in Tawagan-The Japanese Rock Formation. Featuring a wide stretch of
Plate of lato and Banagan- black or brownish black mineral produced by the natural process of sedimentation, the Japanese Rock Formation of Tawagan is truly an art
real ones of nature- a spacious blanket of stones seemed to be crafted purposely.Barangay residents of Tawagan originally called the site TAPON.
Because of the waves that would angrily whip the vast rocks.
As we go on trekking here is a brief trivia about this beautiful spot.
During World War II -the Japanese Rock Formation became a barrack to the Japanese soldiers.Because of this, after the war, people were
compelled to treasure hunt. Accordingly, these gold hunters positively discovered some treasures.
Abundant in this place is the mouth watering flora and fauna- sea grapes or Lato in local dialect and banagan or lobster. Also, the forest of
Tawagan has plenty of BALIW or Bawoy plant- the main material used in making “banig” or sleeping mat.

From the dreamy waves of sea, let us now move on to Tgbalidbid Fall which is found in Purok 3B La Purisima of Cagwait. Tagbalidbid
waterfalls is a source of endless fascination, It has an aquarium blue-water,drizzling onto the rocks and tumbling down the mountain.
We are now on our next destination. Cagwait has this treasure: an island so small, yet with such a magnificent view that combines the
beauty of coco trees and the ocean. With not much of handy work done by developers, these islands maintain their natural form.
Sorrounding the island , is a preserved Mangrove forest considered as fish sanctuary . In the water exists the aqua world, where millions
of fish swim around freely for their home is like paradise. Moreover, the coral reef right in front of the beach provides shelter to the fish
and spectacular scene for the swimmers and divers. The island is aperfect island getaway for those who want to escape the city.
Found in this island also is the 100-year old Arangasa Lighthouse which was built in 1916. It is located on the East side of the beach.

Finally, we are on our last stop here at Aras-asan Port- a 686, 114 square meter ship port that served as a harbour or a shelter to numerous
boats and vessels. Executive Order No.109 declaring the port as Aras-asan Port Zone was signed by the then president Benigno Aquino

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Title: Wanderings of Wanderlusts: Celebrating 25 th years of Kaliguan Festival
Writer: Marissa R.Villamon
Producers: Je Ragay, Jackie Besas, Mark Loiue Iroy, Gamaliel Clemente

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The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page. We may feel safe in our little bubble, but it’s also boring.
The Covid 19 pandemic continues to hit hard and tourism continues to be one of the sectors hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic . But
in the course of events, we see a silver lining. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the strong connection between tourism and public
health. Also, the encouraging news on vaccines has boosted hopes for recovery . Domestic tourism in the municipality of Cagwait has
restarted and is helping to mitigate the impact on jobs and businesses in some destinations.
When this pandemic is completely OV, magnify all your human emotions by travelling. Feel in love with the thrill of discovery.
This has been Leain-your virtual tour guide. Madayaw na pagpauli, madamo na Salamat sa pagbisita.
ANNYEONGHI GASEYO!!!!
SEE YOU!!!

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