Hotel del Rio hosts Feria Española

In celebration of the Philippines Spain Friendship Week, the Spanish Chamber of Commerce with the Spanish Commercial Office, Embassy of Spain is organizing “Feria Española” on June 29-30, 2005 at the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Del Rio from 10am to 7pm. Sixteen (16) exhibitors offering wines, olives, colognes, hams and many more products will be participating in this two-day trade fair.

More than the display of Spanish products, the trade fair will feature other activities. Flamenco lessons to be given by Señor Guillermo Gomez are scheduled at 10-11am and 6-7pm. The Wine Appreciation Seminars will be conducted by international consultant, Sherwin A. Lao at 11am-3pm and Chef Alexandra Cacho of the famous Gaudi Restaurant will do Spanish Cooking Demonstration at 3:30-4:30pm. As an additional treat, Flamenco and other Spanish regional dances will also be showcased by the group Señor Gomez on a special performance at 4:30-5:30pm.

Ilonggos are encouraged to visit Feria Española and enjoy discounts on Spanish wines that will be sold. Admission is free. For seat reservations for the Wine Appreciation Seminars, please call the Iloilo Business Resource Center of the Iloilo Business Club at 3378341.

This trade fair is being brought to you by Cebu Pacific Air, KLM Dutch Airlines, Panay Electric Company, Cemex Palitada King, Bank of the Philippine Islands and Nestle.