Local Literature Essay

According to Manila Bulletin (Tariella, 2014) entitled Rural Tourism and Community Development, it states that rural aras are becoming popular destinations because of cuisine. Most of the tourists look for attraction, activities such as festivals in different rural areas, sure rural cuisine, and amenities of the area. This is the way to promote the culinary Tour here in our democracy. Many of the residents in rural areas also have their own local unique nutrition which visitors would like to take contribution or even learn cooking. There is need to appreciate the recreational activities, solid food, and souvenir items. In other words, to develop applicable tourism package, the whole union must involve, the benefits well distributed to all its colleagues to ensure sustained participation and cooperation. This is the essence of community-based rural tourism and its able to uplift the community.According to AIM middle for Tourism (Dr. Tan, 2014) entitled Propelling Filipino culi nary art to the World Stage, it is stated there that the increasing popularity of food tourism in the Philippines makes the travelers visit the country not only to see the different heritage sites and natural scenery but also to experience the authenticity of flavors of Filipino food has to offer. Travelers often pertain destinations with local cuisine. Since culinary tourism develops opportunities for our local cuisine, Filipinos must patronize it.According to the website of Its more fun in the Philippines (www.itsmorefuninthephilippines.com) (Buenavente, 2009) entitled Kulinarya Food Trips, the Philippine cuisine is whizz of the countrys best kept secret which is not yet known in different parts of the world. The Department of Tourism (DOT) under the caution of Sec. Joseph Ace Durano lately launched Culinary Tourism as Kulinarya Filipina as part of Cultural Tourism Program. This program introduces the Philippine authentic flavors to promote the country as a culinary destination . The Department wanted to promote the culinary tours to other well-known culinary centers of our country such as Manila, Ilocos Region, Pampanga, Bulacan, Iloilo, Negros and Davao.According to Philippine casual Inquirer (De Lara, 2015) entitled We have everything in the North, it states that Northern has a lot to offer- historical scenery, natural scenery- beaches and the terrific rural cuisines. Other than natural destinations and enkindle activities in the north provinces, it is also known in delicious authentic cuisine. The north has Pampanga as the culinary capital and Ilocos has their famous bagnet and all those delicious authentic delicacies.According to Sun Star (Flora, 2015), it states that in the city of San Fernando in Pampanga, its provincial government decided to launch the first ever Great Alualu Festival on April 17. Its purpose is to declare alualu or the native term in Pampanga for the popular dessert of Filipinos, halo-halo. The highlight of this festival plays th e important role in creating the authentic Kapampangan Cuisine to be known outside in its province and also all over the world.According to Sun Star (Pacete, 2015), it stated that one of the provinces of Region 18, Negros, bring up and promoting the tourism potential of this province for local and foreign tourists. To appoint Pinoy travelers to discover the hidden gems of the Philippine tourismsights, cuisine, activities, places, people and culture.The Culinary Historians of the Philippines (CHOP) visit the roaming food vendors selling their delicacies in nigo (flat basket) to observe the actual buying and selling of batuan- a local berry used as souring agent in soup, kalkag- dried tiny shrimps, lamayo- sun dried fish, and fresh sugarcane juice.According to Business World Online (Carillo, 2015), it stated that the citys culinary scene than the fresh durian tree sold in the streets and all its processed versions in local shopscakes, pastries, candies, ice cream, and even coffee. By elevating the culinary scene in Davao, held a competition categorised the Filipino Cuisine challenge.Food Tour in Davao. The local governments tourism office, with the help of private tourism stakeholders, the heritage tour and food tour will combined and the program is now a part of tourism packages for the visitors.