By Leilanie G. Adriano
Staff reporter
LAOAG CITY—The bicentennial
“Tienda ni Gob” trade fair attracted more than 50 micro, small and medium
entrepreneurs and local government units.
Organized by the Department
of Tourism in partnership with the Ilocos Norte provincial government, the
trade fair aims to strengthen entrepreneurship and to uplift the living
conditions of the Ilocanos.
The weeklong event was part
of the continuing celebration of the 200th founding anniversary of
the province.
A motorcade kicked off the
opening of the province’s biggest and grandest summer trade fair that began on May
16 and ended on May 22, 2018 at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena, this city.
“The trade fair [showcased]
the various products and services of the Ilocanos that have created an impact
on the advancement of Ilocos Norte as a province,” said Maricor Racela, DTI-Ilocos
Norte event coordinator.
Home-grown entrepreneurs like
Agnes Asuncion of Currimao, Ilocos Norte said she always look forward to the
conduct of trade fairs like this not only to promote her dragon fruit wine,
soap variants and essential oil products but also to share knowledge and learn
from the best practices of other exhibitors.
Aside from the usual
processed food products such as bagnet
and longganisa, abel hand-woven cloth and wood furniture, the province is known
for, organized association of farmers also displayed their unique farm produce
and livestock.
Some micro, small and medium
entrepreneurs from other provinces also participated in the trade exhibit.
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