Masskara sa Makati
Mary Ann Colmenares, Mitzi Tongoy,
Maite Tengco, Joel Torre and Cecile
Reynoso.
It gets bigger every year.
Last September 30 to October 5, the 23rd Negros Trade Fair of the Association of Negros Producers filled Rockwell's Tent with avid shoppers and "eaters". Shoppers had their bags filled with export quality products from Negros, ranging from gifts, toys, house wares, furniture, and of course, food. Those who came to eat couldn't figure out where to start first. And for those who knew what they wanted, you could hear every delectable gasp for every bite they took (I'm not kidding).
This year's new "products" are "Adventure Negros", which features the various adventure spots of Negros, a showcase of corporate gifts, and a weekend market of organic products. The trade fair aims to sell not only the products made by the association members, but also to sell Negros tourism.
Maite Tengco and company with the
evening’s “mascots”
One of the evening highlights was the "Masskara sa Makati", sponsored by the Manila chapter of the University of St. La Salle Alumni. Negrenses, whether USLS alumni or not, merged at the Bridgeway at Rockwell, to enjoy the oh-so-famous inasal of Joel Torre's "JT Manukan" and the music of Sabor Latino. Bro. Rey Suplido, president of USLS, came to grace the affair with his fellow classmates.
The combination of inasal and beer equates to a night of dancing, singing, and a whole lot of revelry. It was a night of reunions, not only of La Salle graduates, but also of people from Negros who haven't seen each other for ages. Spotted on the dance floor trying to shed off all the chorizos they ate at the booths were Maripi Yulo Reyes, Ria Alemany Marmonier, and Chloe Gatia Medalla. Famous Chef Tony Boy Escalante was mingling with fellow La Sallites Mel Lacson and Dave Sarrosa.
Chloe Gatia-Medalla, Ria Alemany-
Mormanier and Maripi Yulo-Reyes.
Joey Gaston finally gathered his classmates Ramon Cacho and Jose Luis Tongoy for a round of drinks before hitting the dance floor. Nestled in their exclusive table in the front row where the "Yulos sang Bago (City)" who were definitely set to have some fun.
The party lasted until past midnight and everyone surely had a blast. And it was just the second night of a five-night trade fair!