The creativity and resilience of the Visayan people in face of calamity will be highlighted in the 29th Negros Trade Fair which starts today, 24th of September, and will end on the 28th of September. It is held at the Glorietta Activity Center in Ayala, Makati City. Its theme for this year is "Smiles Beyond Borders" which promises to bring the finest food, fashion, furniture arts and crafts not only from Negros, but also from Cebu, Masbate, Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan and Antique.

The organizers hoped that the fair would boost livelihood in the areas ravaged first by the killer quake and Super Typhoon “Yolanda” last year.

One of the items being showcased is from Hacienda Crafts which uses hand woven baskets from San Remigio, Cebu that now form part of the Macramé Pendant Lamp . You can visit Hacienda Crafts at Booth B4 .

The five-day trade fair will also include shows and events. The 29th Negros Trade Fair will be open from 10am to 9pm on Sept. 24, 25, and 28 (Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday) and from 10am to 10pm on Sept. 26 and 27 (Friday and Saturday). Entrance is free.

More about the Trade Fair:
Negros Trade Fair to honor Visayan resilience, creativity
‘Smiles Beyond Borders’: Negros arts and crafts trade fair to benefit calamity-ravaged Visayas