DENR supports call for regulations of fire dance, lighted sand castles in Boracay

The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) on Friday joined the call of the Department of Tourism (DOT) for the regulation of fire dancers and lighted sand castles in this resort island.

The DOT earlier reported on the possible beach pollution created by the fire dancers and the lighted sand castles.

Ivene Reyes, Aklan PENRO chief said he agreed to the observation of the DOT.

"Both fire dancers and lighted sand castle-makers use gas in their activities. The gas used, however, were being thrown at the beach and this may attribute to beach pollution. Right now the situation is not alarming but we are worried that this may happen soon if the activities were not regulated," said Reyes.

He recommended that fire dancers (and lighted sand castles) be regulated if they will not be allowed to throw gas at the beach. Likewise, fire dancer sooth their body with gas should not be allowed to swim at the beach.

"This way, we could prevent beach pollution from growing if everybody helps in the conservation of Boracay," said Reyes.

Fire dancing and lighted sand castles are a common beach attractions in this resort island.