The best of Negros Island will be in the spotlight once again during the much-awaited 30 th Negros Trade Fair at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City, September 16-20, a press release from organizers said yesterday.

Hailed as one of the top three fairs in Makati and the longest running trade fair in the Philippines, the Negros Trade Fair is a showcase of the ingenuity and creativity of the Negrenses in terms of art, design and culture, it said.

It is a non-profit program of the Association of Negros Producers (ANP), an organization that represents and promotes the interests of producers based in Negros. ANP is also behind the Bulawan Awards, an annual product design and competition that recognizes the outstanding products of its members, the press release said.

With the theme “Truly Negros”, the 30th Negros Trade Fair will feature more than 80 selling booths that will show the creativity, skills and entrepreneurial spirit of small and medium enterprises.

“Taste the island's best cuisine, the famous chicken inasal, sweets and pasalubong goodies that Negros is known for. Buy hand-crafted and distinctive lamps, paintings and other home accessories, furniture, fashion accessories, bags for all lifestyles, and natural and organic products, among others. Be inspired by the SMEs' success stories,” the press release said.

This year's trade fair will also include an interactive art wall, sugar photo exhibit and installation, hourly electronic raffle, and the launching of KBLK Mobile Game App, among others. It shall merge physical exhibition with mobile technology and social media to attract and engage both the younger and more mature demographics, the press release said.

A special preview and cocktails entitled “Arima! The Governor's Night” will be held on September 15 to welcome government leaders, industry partners, sponsors and media, it added.

The Negros Trade Fair will bring together five of the most celebrated and innovative Negrense chefs -- Chef Margarita Fores, Chef Tonyboy Escalante, Chef Fernando Aracama, Chef Cyrille Soenen, and Chef JP Anglo to showcase the flavors of Negros during the Governor's Night, the press release said.

Manila will also get the chance to experience the vibrant color and rhythm of Bacolod's MassKara Festival at the Negros Trade Fair on September 18, the press release added.

Meanwhile, the 9 th Tipon Negrosallians, a fellowship forum for Manila-based alumni of the University of St. La Salle and St. Joseph School, is set on September 19.

Those interested in more information may visit the website www.negrostradefair.com or Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/negrostradefair.page , the press release said.

The organizers may also be reached at their email address at negrostradefair.anp@gmail.com , cellular phone numbers 09175274881 and 09399034438 or at their Bacolod City landline (034) 4341600, the press release added.*

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