The coastal town of Lanuza in Surigao del Sur has emerged as the new surfing haven of Mindanao with the successful conclusion of the 15th Lanuza Surfing Festival. Lanuza town in Surigao del Sur is fast becoming a surfing haven in Mindanao. According to Lanuza Mayor Salvacion Azarcon, the sporting event aims to make the town as the surfing haven and sports adventure tourism spot in mainland Caraga region. The weeklong surfing fest included fringe activities such an agri-aqua trade fair, coastal cleanups, evening concerts, beach dance contests, surfing clinics, and the Miss Surfing Lanuza pageant which selected Kylah Sanchez of Cebu City as the town’s ambassadress of goodwill and tourism. Longboard Men’s Open (Grade 1) newcomer Mark Aguila of Baler broke into the winning circle to grab top honors and the P50,000 prize.

Source: The Standard November 16, 2017 02:03 UTC