23rd Negros Trade Fair slated Sept. 30-Oct. 5
Images from the 22nd Negros Trade Fair
The biggest trade fair in Negros is again happening on Sept. 30 to Oct. 5, 2008.
Dubbed as "With the Times" the fair will start with a ribbon cutting. Manuglibud dancers will welcome the guests serving famous Negrense recipes and food such as ibus, puto lanson, fresh lumpia, panara served in the traditional Bilao.
To follow is Inasal Festival. Enjoy authentic Bacolod " Inasal" the way it should be eaten --- garlic rice, chicken oil, kamayan and outdoor ambiance to make it truly a "street –side" experience. For Manila-based Negrenses who simply miss traditional home food, a special Ilonggo Banquet serving famous cuisine such as KBL (kadyos, baboy with langka), batchoy, kansi will be available at the Food station.
Images from the 22nd Negros Trade Fair
On October 1, second day, there will be an Adventure Negros Launch and Cocktails, a tie-up event with NITI and the Provincial Tourism Office at the Plaza Garden. Planning for your next adventures and tours? Discover Negros and its many adventure destinations … from cave explorations , to mountain climbing to diving through this event. It will be followed by the Travel Exchange at the Tourism Pavilion at the Anchor Tent; and Negros Business Forum by the La Salle Alumni at the Amorsolo Square.
Images from the 22nd Negros Trade Fair
On October 3, there will be a Corporate Lifestyle Gifts Showcase. This is new product offer of the Negros Trade Fair for the Corporate Market, event and wedding organizers and planners. Includes an audio-visual presentation and mini-exhibition of corporate gift packs, wedding giveaways and decors to be followed by cocktails. Later would be the first official screening of NAMETS.
On October 4 and 5, day until night, would be the Fresh Market the Bridgeway. Organic, natural and fresh produce from Negros will be sold for two days. Chefs of hotels and restaurants will be invited to discover the abundance of Farm products they can source from Negros.
Images from the 22nd Negros Trade Fair
The trade fair is organized by the Association of Negros Producers. ANP organizes trade fairs and exhibits and trade missions, establishes linkages for producers, serves as their data bank, particularly on information useful to buyers and traders, and conducts or arranges training programs for members on product, business and trade development, export and related concerns. One of the major fairs conducted by ANP for its members is the annual Negros Trade Fair in Manila.