This is just a simple play with words using our local dialect but this may describe the phases by which our beloved Doot Beach has went through recently . . . Doot (crossing), Daot (damaged) and Dato (rich).
Posted by Steven Egay
For Gigaquit Civic Club
November 13, 2009
November 13, 2009
Doot beach was once a picture of enthralling beauty . . .
But unfortunately at the start of this year 2009 strong rains and flooding caused these unfortunate sceneries . . .
(Video courtesy of Mr. Rey Tupal)
"So what now? We have a damaged natural heritage before us. The feeling of gloom is normal. But then, time comes that we wipe out our tears and see clearly the situation before us. To me, this is an opportunity. We may not be accustomed by the new look of Doot but by using our Gigaquitnon creativity, we can make something new, something beautiful out of the new terrain. How about planting mangroves then build criss-crossing footbridges and tree houses on the site of the damaged area? Just one idea . . . maybe YOU have more." (click Doot Beach Disaster: What's Next? to read full article)
This did not take long to come as the Gigaquit Tourism Office lead by Mr. Leslie Pingal with guidance from Mrs. Marlyn (Tibong) Egay the Las-ay and Jinawa festivals were held successfully in the new Doot beach grounds. And behold what a perfect area it turned out to be . . .
More activities like beach volleyball are in the pipeline so watch out for more exciting updates to come!
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