TIM eMagazine Volume 3 Issue 1 | Page 52

Tourism The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Intramuros Adminisration (IA) initiated the revival of the Walled City as a center of faith this year inviting pilgrims and faithfuls to come together for the Holy Week. "We aim to capitalize on our unique Catholic festivals and Filipino traditions to pursue more Catholic pilgrims or faith tourists from Brazil, Mexico, United States, Columbia and Spain among others," Teo added. A number of foreign tourists witnessed the Filipino faith and tradition around the Manila Cathedral during the Intramuros Lenten Week. 52