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Competition and tourism comes in waves: Having a swell time at the 27th Siargao International Surfing Cup
Competition and tourism comes in waves: Having a swell time at the 27th Siargao International Surfing Cup
ABS-CBN News
Published Oct 27, 2023 12:03 AM PHT
Look: 27th Siargao International Surfing Cup kicks off
Look: 27th Siargao International Surfing Cup kicks off
More than 100 pro surfers and enthusiasts flocked to Siargao on Wednesday as the island kicked off the 27th Siargao International Surfing Cup.
More than 100 pro surfers and enthusiasts flocked to Siargao on Wednesday as the island kicked off the 27th Siargao International Surfing Cup.
Throngs of people gathered along the premiere surfing destination's iconic boardwalk, Cloud 9, to see the likes of Anon Matsuoka, Sara Wakita, Marama Tokong, and Philmar Alipayo gun for the top spot in one of the World Surf League's qualifying events.
Throngs of people gathered along the premiere surfing destination's iconic boardwalk, Cloud 9, to see the likes of Anon Matsuoka, Sara Wakita, Marama Tokong, and Philmar Alipayo gun for the top spot in one of the World Surf League's qualifying events.
More than a sporting event, the Cup also showcases the island's resilience almost two years since being battered by Typhoon Odette. It plays a role in revitalizing the community and hopefully contributes to the growth in tourism and gainful opportunities for the island.
More than a sporting event, the Cup also showcases the island's resilience almost two years since being battered by Typhoon Odette. It plays a role in revitalizing the community and hopefully contributes to the growth in tourism and gainful opportunities for the island.
The Siargao International Surfing Cup will run until November 1.
The Siargao International Surfing Cup will run until November 1.
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Here are some scenes from the first day.
Here are some scenes from the first day.
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