Staff reporter
LAOAG CITY—Around 3,000 young boys from the 21 towns and two cities of the
province are in the mountainous town of Carasi, some 30 kilometers northwest of
Laoag, for the 71st Provincial Boy Scout Jamboree slated from
January 18-21, 2018.
With a favorable weather, Carasi mayor Rene Gaspar said the indigenous
peoples (IP) community are eager to share their ‘piece of paradise’ to the
delegates.
He said they have coordinated everything with concerned authorities
particularly the Philippine National Police and the barangay tanods to ensure
the safety and security of the participants.
Carasi is a mineral-rich town of Ilocos Norte and the least populated area
in the province with over 214 households or about 2,000 residents dominated by
the Isneg tribe.
Its cinematic landscape offers a refreshing view to visitors with
accessible waterfalls and hot springs.
As a first-time host to this event, Mr. Gaspar said they would love to
showcase the beauty of Carasi and the rich culture of the IP community.
Dubbed as the “summer capital” of the province, the Sabo dam and a hanging
bridge serve as major attractions for picnickers and nature lovers.
But with the presence of the scouts who established a camp site near the
Sabo dam, the Carasi mayor announced that they have temporary closed the venue
exclusive for the jamboree.
Meanwhile, organizers said the provincial jamboree aims to provide a progressive,
safe and enjoyable learning environment for the scouts to enhance their
physical, social, mental, emotional and spiritual potentials.
With a minimum fee of
PHP1,000, they expect the participants to nurture their leadership potentials,
sufficient camping experience, and physically fit to undergo strenuous
activities with corresponding parent’s consent.
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