By Bernadette H. Carreon
Horizon news staff

A showcase of local foods and products will be the highlight of the Agro-Tourism Demonstration slated on Feb. 7 at the Chelauesachel formerly Nekken Farm.
Joe Tiobech, Bureau of Agriculture Director said that the demonstration is not only meant to display the agricultural products but to also attract tourists to partake with the local products.
He said the farm is also a one-stop-shop for tourists because it will also be offering handicrafts, storyboards and other products depicting Palau’s culture.
The local products to be showcased will be composed of tapioca and taro products which will be cooked as dessert or as main course.
Tiobech said that travel agencies, the Palau Visitors Authority (PVA) and the Palau Community College.
He added that Resources and Development Minister Fritz Koshiba and Taiwan Ambassador to Palau Matthew Lee will grace the demonstration.
Ngatpang and Aimeliik States will prepare the food.
Tiobech said that the name was changed from Nekken Farm to Chelauesachel based on a Palauan legend.
Chelauesachel is Palauan name for mantis shrimp.