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Philippine Booth

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

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

Comments

6 Responses to “Philippine Booth”

  1. bw on June 26th, 2008 3:54 pm

    That’s a noble endeavor and fun at the same time. With an environmental theme in the product, I think it will sell to the environmentally concious Swiss crowd. Hope the curious shoppers will flock at your booth ! :)

  2. Sining on June 28th, 2008 5:00 am

    Oh no…I won’t be able to come and avail of your discount (and to meet my favorite blogger too).
    :((( I do hope that my sister-in-law and nieces can check out your stall again.:) Wishing you lots of sales and a great time!

  3. Jayred on July 1st, 2008 8:46 am

    Thanks for the comments, BW and Sining.

    I’m still reeling from a nasty attack of bronchial asthma triggered by last weekend’s stressful market duties. However, despite the challenges, it was fun and fulfilling.

    BW, thank God, a number of Swiss people who love the idea of recycling bought those juice foil products. One guy was so ecstatic with the belt he bought that he wore it right away!

    Sining, I saw your niece-in-law last Sunday! She bought a beach bag. Very timely for summer. Of course, I gave her a good price. :-) The magic ‘word’ she used was “Sining.” (I didn’t recognize her at first. I remembered her only after she mentioned your name.)

  4. Sining on July 1st, 2008 3:47 pm

    Wow, you’re so kind, Jayred.:) Thank you very much for giving her a discount. I am sure that she appreciated it a lot (and her aunt, too). God bless you for your generosity!:)

  5. bingskee on July 6th, 2008 3:47 pm

    hi, jayred. i hope you are ok now. had a good sale?

  6. Jayred on July 7th, 2008 9:33 pm

    Sining, that was nothing. It was my pleasure to give her a discount. :-)

    Bingskee, well, I had a relapse so that means I’m still feeling weak…and feverish. Thanks. (We had a good sale…not great, but not bad either.)

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