Ayala Cebu hosts Balik Cebu 2013, Handumanan

CEBU, Philippines - As more balikbayans are expected to arrive in time for the Sinulog celebration from all over the world, tourists in the city will be in for an “unparalleled Cebu experience” this January 17.

Initiated by the Cebu City Government through Cebu City Tourism Commission in partnership with the Department of Tourism, Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority, Sinulog Foundation Inc., and some volunteers from the private sector, the annual “Balik Cebu 2013” Welcome Dinner and Handumanan Cultural Center show will be on Jan. 17, Thursday, 5 p.m. at the Ayala Terraces.

The Balik Cebu Program has always been a part of Sinulog activities that contributed largely to the increase of tourists since its inception. Now on its 10th year, the Welcome Dinner hosted by Ayala Center Cebu will be serving local Cebuano dishes that will certainly bring in nostalgic flavors of Cebu. Another addition to the dinner party will be the Handumanan or the “Lakbit Sud-ong sa Kulturanong Bahandi” which showcases the best of Cebuano talents.

Starting last Jan. 11, dinner coupons were made available at the Balik Cebu Booth at the Rotunda Area fronting Rustan’s. The booth is designed to help balikbayans who are in town for Sinulog to find activities and events that they could join.