Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Tuna Festival
September 5: General Santos
City
History…
In 1998, during the 30th City Charter anniversary of General Santos City, the General Santos City Tourism Association - chaired by Mrs. Liwanag Ferrer –staged an event at the RD Plaza that showcased tuna cuisine. Mayor Adelebert W. Antonio thought that the theme could actually be the basis for a festival.
General Santos City has been called the “Tuna Capital of the
Philippines” due to the bountiful yellow fin tuna in the surrounding
waters. As the top producer of tuna in the country, it has placed the city
on the global map.
The week-long celebration features different events and activities focusing on the tuna
industry of the province.
Among these are the annual Tuna Congress
the Tuna Fiesta Carnival
the Tuna Culinary Skills Competition
the Sashimi Night
the Fish Dance Competition
Miss GenSan Pageant
the Float Light Parade.
Watch the video
