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'''Agri,trade,food fair - still best part of 40th 'Araw ng Siquijor''''

*Source: http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r07&id=52585

*Monday, September 05, 2011

:by Rizalie A. CAlibo and Edalou T. Manigo

SIQUIJOR, September 5, (PIA) -- On its 40th year, Siquijor province will again showcase its ingenuity in creating unique products that make use of indigenous raw materials and resources during the 2011 Agri/Trade Food Fair and Exhibit. This will be held on September 12 at the Provincial Capitol grounds.

Among the products are food, fashion, home accessories and tourism packages.

The six municipalities will feature their One Town One Product (OTOP) and feature products and services that each area is known for, or has to offer.

Governor Shane A. Fua Jr. said the fair will serve as an opportunity to develop competitive, viable small and medium enterprises and to generate income for creative and skilled traditional craftsmen.

He said the fair will be about developing local skills using indigenous materials and promoting entrepreneurship and partnership.

The governor also said that the trade exhibit will not only serve as an avenue for the province to promote its eco-tourism thrust but will also give the locals and the agri-sectors the opportunity to showcase their best products and delicacies to the local and international tourists and guests.

Gov. Fua noted in an earlier report there is an increase influx of local and domestic tourists to the province.

“We expect to muster a huge crowd anew for this ruby jubilee celebration,” he said. (PIA-Siquijormbcn/rac/etm)