The Cadiz Booth has been chosen as one of the eight finalists under the city category of the most prestigious annual search for the Best Destination Pavilion 2009 of the on-going 16th Panaad Sa Negros Festival 2009.
According to Jennylind Cordero, Provincial Tourism Officer and Panaad Secretariat head, other finalists include the cities of San Carlos, Sagay, Escalante, Silay, Talisay, Bago and Sipalay. Cordero added that the final judging will be done on Tuesday to Wednesday, April 21 - 22.
The criteria for the final round are: Physical Attraction and Presentation (design and concept, character and creativity, originality and uniqueness, landscaping, and cleanliness of booth surroundings) is 65%; Marketing and Promotion Value (emphasis on local tourism attractions, use of audio-visual materials, and availability of promotional materials), 25%; and, Level of Service/ People Manning the Booth (appropriate look and manner, and communication and efficiency), 10%.
During the elimination round, the criteria were: Physical Attraction and Presentation, 55%; Marketing and Promotion Value, 35%; and, Level of Service/ People Manning the Booth, 10%.
The Board of Judges consists of Franco Velas, Gilbert Marin, Ian Fresnido, Grace Marzan and Ma. Cora Tito.
Meanwhile, the Cadiz Pavilion is getting more visitors every day, making the area crowded most of the time. In fact, according to observers, the booth has been the most-visited since the opening of the Panaad Festival last April 18. There are international tourists who frequently visit and have themselves picture-taken. Most of them came from Germany, Norway, Netherlands, USA and Canada.
The most popular attraction that Cadiz booth offers are the three giant monkeys, a giant crab, a giant lion’s head, a giant killer whale and the Dinagsa (Ati-atihan) warriors. These replicas are all moving mechanically.
The booth also sells the Cadiz Sugarcane Juice like hotcake. Cadiz is the only producer of the juice invented by the Transform ARB Producers Multi-purpose Cooperative in Brgy. Magsaysay, Cadiz City./*
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