It all started 2 years ago when the Pintuyan became popular to tourists, from locals, national and international. Tik-tiki in visayan dialect or Whale Sharks caught the attention of many people, from the locals and tourists. In a specific season, many of them can be found. This terrifying creature, yet friendly, was being loved by the people. Then, encourage the people to come and visit the beautiful sanctuary of Son-oc, Pintuyan Southern Leyte. To make it popular not just from the region or the country, let the whole world learn about this giant creature. For the benefit of the town of course, the Tiki-tiki Festival was started, yeah, 2 years ago.