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Bohol
- specifically the towns of Loboc and Corella - guns for two
World Guinness Book of Records distinctions this December
during an event called "Yam Gin Festival."
The
town of Loboc featuring Bohol farmer wives will attempt to
have the world's largest fresh ginger muffin Christmas tree
at the Loboc auditorium.
Ginger,
a product with a large demand in China, is extensively grown
in Loboc. The historic event is strongly backed up by Mayor
Leon Calipusan and the town legislature.
On
the other hand, ubi-growing town of Corella will concoct the
world's longest "ubi jam" chain, an event endorsed
by Mayor Vito Rapal and the town assembly.
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Tourists,
food growers, government officials and media have been
invited to the affair.
Scheduled
to attend the festivities are the Department of Agriculture
Secretary Arthur Yap and Francisco " Bong"
Ramos III and tourism Secretary Joseph H. Durano.
President
GMA and her family have also been invited to the festival.
The
festival set for December 22 - 29 also aims at environmental
awareness of the need for support for biofuels and the
growth of agricultural products in Bohol.
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According
to Ramos, DA will distribute free seedlings for vegetable,
fruits, trees and ornamental plants. An informative seminar
on the propagation of Jatropha Curcas will also be conducted.
Agriculture
products will also be set for display during the festival.
The
Project is managed and conceptualized by the Center for Continuing
Cultural Exchange (CCCE) in cooperation with the municipalities
of Corella and Loboc. Among its major sponsors is Nestle Phils.
At
the helm of the "Yam Gin Festival" in former Assumption
School (Makati) professor and administrative officer Marietta
Biliran (of this city) as Executive Director of CCCE and assisted
by Maria Ulfa Obrowski, program Director and Cultural Exchange
Consultant.
Other
details of the festival will be provided in the coming days,
according to Biliran.
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