As the nearly-dependent nation moved out of the ravages of World War II, more Rotary clubs were being chartered across the land. The need for a new district became imperative, there's the emergence of District 385. This was a time for rehabilitating the nation and healing the wounds of war, as well as period of reaching out, and RI District 385 was well into its immersion!
With more Rotary clubs being chartered in the Visayas and Mindanao , the district gave birth to RI District 386, which was followed later on by RI district 387. In spite of its new "diversification", RI district 385 retained its distinct and multi-cultural identity!
Today RI District 3850 remains rich sources of dedicated Rotarians, hailing from the various clubs located in Western Visayas and Western Mindanao . All of the more 50 clubs and over 1,200 Rotarians of this District are united by the ever-ready outpouring of fellowship and understanding.
Within this district, one enjoys the old-world charms of Panay, sweet province of Negros Occidental, exotic place of Tawi-Tawi, historic city of Dapitan, pristine beaches of Boracay, zesty Zamboanga Peninsula and Misamis Occidental as well as the exotic cultures of the Tausogs, Maranaws, Badjaos and the Atis. Within the same district, there is a cacophony of dialects including Hiligaynon, Ilonggo, Karay-a, Aklanon, Cebuano, Tausog, Maranaw, and Chabacano. Amidst this diversity there is enrichment within the district borne out of fellowship.
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