Regional treasures at Aliwan Fiesta

MANILA, Philippines - Aliwan Fiesta, the cultural event produced by Manila Broadcasting Company in tandem with the Cultural Center of the Philippines to bring together the country’s major festivals in just a single venue, presents regional trade items in its three-day Shoppers Bazaar at the CCP Complex. Those who have products to sell from the different areas of the country are encouraged to display their wares at the booths during the event, which takes place from April 24 to 26, along Sotto Street in front of Aliw Theater.

Elevating shopping to an art form and cultural phenomenon, Aliwan Fiesta hopes to guarantee the buying public with quality pasalubong made by the country’s finest craftsmen. Boutiques specializing in island RTW, footwear, jewelry, and accessories, along with handicraft shops, stores/restaurants selling gourmet delicacies, even fruit and flower farms are invited to take out their respective kiosks in a unified effort to highlight national pride and regional identity. Weaving cooperatives, tribal showrooms, free-trade organizations and other NGOs’ marketing local produce as part of the creative industries sector are also welcome.

For inquiries on the Aliwan Fiesta Shoppers Bazaar, call Teray Rivas at 832-3249 or 833-4484.

Now in its 12th year, Aliwan Fiesta is a project of MBC, Star City, and the CCP, in cooperation with the cities of Manila and Pasay. It is supported by Tanduay Rhum, Coca Cola, Pride, Unique Toothpaste, Dazz, Alaska Milk, Columbia International Foods, M. Lhuillier, Cherry Mobile, Republic Chemicals, Fukuda, 7-Eleven, and 2Go.