Kumbira began as the 1st Cagayan de Oro Cultural and Culinary Festival on August 23, 1996, a very modest one-day event by today’s standards even though the Cagayan de Oro City Council passed a resolution declaring it a one week celebration on August 23-30. However, COHARA wanted something local, so while discussing what name was …
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COHARA + KUMBIRA : 30 YEARS OF LEGACY
By Eileen C. San Juan Vice President-Hotel Division & Past President, COHARA Thirty years is a significant milestone—especially for an organization that has endured changing times, economic challenges, industry disruptions, and a pandemic, yet continues to move forward. But before we celebrate, let me take you back to 1996—where it all began. Where It All …