Jul

9

Plant Seller

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Now, this is how one should sell his/her wares in a public event — in high-speed motion and powered by raw human energy.

The video shows a slightly panting German-speaking plant seller with a head microphone ‘getting rid’ of his merchandise like an auctioneer — “all for CHF40.00″ or …”both for CHF40.00″ (rough translation) — on the last day of the three-day Bieler Braderie, the summer festival in the Swiss town of Biel-Bienne held just recently. His stage-like makeshift plant shop was probably one of the main market attractions of the event.

The plant seller’s excitement was really contagious. Many plant lovers bought his huge flora spectacles in pots and went home with a giddy smile.

It was fun to see someone do business like that.

Jun

25

Philippine Booth

Filed Under Announcements, Business & Finance, Consumer Concerns, Faith & Values, Family & Friends, The Philippines | 6 Comments

Once again, the Swiss town of Biel-Bienne will hold its yearly three-day summer festival dubbed “Bieler Braderie” (view my 2007 Bieler Braderie slideshow here).

Come June 27-29, the main streets downtown will become a mini version of Divisoria, with all the makeshift market stands and tindera tables dotting the town center’s thoroughfares. There will be fun rides, food stalls, and outdoor concerts, too. Plus many more!

And here comes the shameless plug: my husband and I will man a Philippine booth, where we’ll showcase handmade bags (different types), wallets, pencil cases, toiletries kits and belts made from recycled juice foils. We’re helping promote the environment-friendly recycling products of an award-winning Philippine NGO, which spearheads livelihood and micro-financing programs to help underprivileged Filipino mothers living in the slums of Quezon City. Hence, our participation in this summer festival.

We’re going to share the four-meter market stand with a seasoned market seller from Bern, a Filipino lady who sells jewelry in memory of her now deceased daughter who was shot and killed in Bern many years ago (the daughter used to manage a shop in Bern). She now runs a Philippine-based foundation named after her daughter.

Truth be told, my husband and I feel extra daring to do this, given our inexperience. But I hope our good intentions will help boost sales.

XF readers will be given a 10 percent discount on total purchases worth CHF20.00 or more. Just say the following magic words (sort of a code): “Jayred, you’re cool!” — in English (note: German or French translation will not be accepted). :-)

WHAT: Philippine Booth at the Bieler Braderie
WHEN: June 27-29
TIME: Fr. 19.00-02.00/Sa. 08.00-05.00/So. 10.00-23.30
WHERE: Platz Nr. 203, Unionsgasse, Biel-Bienne

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