ビコール地方の文化と名産品を広く多くの人に知ったもらうことをめざすビコール地方トレードフェアが、10月9日から13日にかけて首都圏マンダルーヨン市のメガモール内目がトレードホールで開催された。同フェアは今回で27回目を迎え、貿易産業省が主催する物産展としては最も長い歴史を持つ。
会場では、ビコール特産のピリナッツやビコール・エクスプレスなどとともに、今回はファッション関連の商品が紹介された。ビコールではファッション、ハンドクラフト産業が成長しており、手織りのトウ（ラタン）のバッグなど、伝統の工芸品にモダンなデザインを取り入れた商品が注目を集めている。
そのほか食器、木製の家具、陶器、クリスマスの装飾など多岐に渡る製品が出展され、来場者が熱心に選ぶ様子が見られた。
Bicol’s Best Shines Through at Orgullo Kan Bicol 2024
In its 27th year, the Orgullo Kan Bicol (OKB) Regional Trade Fair has stayed true to its mission of showcasing the region’s traditions, culture, and craftsmanship through local delicacies and artisanal goods.
From Oct. 9-13, the 31st OKB fair drew crowds eager to sample Bicol’s iconic flavors at the Megatrade Hall of SM Megamall.
Booths swarmed with local favorites like pickled ubod, pili butternuts, sweet pili nougat, and Bicol Express to promote the region’s agricultural and culinary heritage.
Beyond food, the fair showcased Bicol’s growing fashion and home goods industries. Handwoven rattan bags and statement jackets exhibited how traditional craftsmanship can be integrated in modern design.
Meanwhile, wooden furniture, kitchen utensils, and intricately crafted ceramic goods like lamps flaunted the artistry of Bicolano craftspeople.
As the holiday season approaches, stalls featuring handmade Christmas decorations, chocolates, and wines were also popular among visitors. These goods, produced by over 100 Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), exude the Bicolano ingenuity and resourcefulness.
OKB is the longest-running trade fair in the country organized by the Department of Trade and Industry Region 5.
