When in Manila, there are a number trade fairs held annually and this year’s 27th Negros Trade Fair kicks off their event with The Governor’s Night. This pre-trade fair gathering is actually a private cocktail reception hosted by Governor Alfredo Maranon Jr., the Provincial Officials of Negros Occidental and the 27th Negros Trade Fair. The Governor’s Night was held last September 25 at The Rockwell Tent for selected guests and included a special preview of the trade fair’s products.
27th Negros Trade Fair, The Governor’s Night: Cocktail Reception
27th Negros Trade Fair : Governor’s Night – Cocktail Reception
27th Negros Trade Fair: The Governor’s Night – Cocktail Reception
27th Negros Trade Fair: The Governor’s Night – Cocktail Reception
Food and drinks flowed at The Governor’s Night as renowned Chef Tonyboy Escalante who is from Negros and owns the famous Antonio’s in Tagaytay, prepared dish after dish of mouthwatering canapes and desserts which included crab risotto cakes, beef on skewers and passion fruit and chocolate pavlova to name a few.
Yummy canapes, anyone?
27th Negros Trade Fair: The Governor’s Night – Cocktail Reception
What everyone raved about that night was the unlimited oysters which was served fresh with lemon and condiments.
27th Negros Trade Fair: The Governor’s Night – Cocktail Reception
27th Negros Trade Fair, The Governor’s Night: Exhibitors Area
While guests were busy eating and drinking at the cocktails area, I checked out the exhibitors area with fellow When in Manila writer Paula de los Reyes. Being the longest running trade fair in the country, expect the 27th Negros Trade Fair to display high quality items. Offerings ranged from food, garments, fashion and home accessories some of which are featured here.
For delicious oatmeal cookies and other pastries, try Felicia’s
Try Fresh Start‘s wide selection of eco-friendly products
Export quality lamps made from native materials
When in Manila Writer, Paula de los Reyes’ favorite piece
Photo with the Governor of Negros Occidental
At the close of the 27th Negros Trade Fair’s Governor’s Night, the culminating activity was the screening of the movie Pureza, which tackles the subject of the Negros sugar industry.
Everyone is enjoined to visit the 27th Negros Trade Fair which is sure to catch the interest of foodies and lifestyle enthusiasts alike, When in Manila!
27th Negros Trade Fair
Rockwell Tent, Rockwell Center, Makati City
September 26-30, 2012, Shop hours: 11am – 8pm
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27th Negros Trade Fair Kicks Off with The Governor’s Night