'The Philippine Wedding Summit 2017' is Happening this June Plus More!

Mark your calendars and attend these exciting trade fairs and exhibits in Manila!

By: Karen Grace Libao | June 10, 2017

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Just because it’s the rainy season doesn’t mean you’re allowed to miss any opportunity to discover new things and meet awesome people. While Mr. Sun is away, we can still have fun, go around the city and spend moments acquiring valuable experiences.

If you don’t have an idea where to go yet, here are some trade shows and exhibits you can visit this month.

Trade Fairs

11th Manila Foods and Beverages Expo

When: June 14 to 18, 2017, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Where: World Trade Center, Pasay City

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Food lovers and enthusiasts gather together in MAFBEX. (Image: Manila Foods and Beverages Expo)

Manila Foods and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX) is an annual event for all food lovers who want to showcase their products, or discover new flavors. An estimated 50, 000 local and foreign guests are expected to attend. The event will house five hundred booths and 300 companies. There will be cooking demonstrations by world-renowned chefs, as well as interschool and professional cooking competitions to spice up the event. Entrance to the expo is free.

Philippine Wedding Summit 2017

When: June 14 to 18, 2017, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Where: World Trade Center, Pasay City

The Philippine Wedding Summit showcases the brightest wedding ideas in the country. (Image: Themes and Motifs)

Just in time for wedding season, the Philippine Wedding Summit is here once again to showcase the brightest wedding suppliers in the country. Now in its 12th year, event organizers and soon-to-be-newlyweds can discover elegant ideas from 300 exhibitors for their upcoming wedding. Raffle draws, specials treats, and freebies will make the event a more exciting weekend activity for attending guests.

The Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles

When: June 30 to July 2, 2017
Where: SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City

Celebrate the colorful scene of pop culture in this year’s TOYCON. (Image: Toycon PH)

The Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention (TOYCON) is one of the most highly anticipated events in the country. It is considered as one of the biggest pop culture events today. It is a nation-wide gathering of collectors, cosplay enthusiasts, musicians, artists, and gamers who are bonded by a common passion. Entrance fee is at PhP500.

Exhibits

ABOT-TANAW: Tracing Local Horizons

When: May 8 to June 23, 2017
Where: White Cube Gallery, Metropolitan Museum of Manila

Witness the wonders of nature at Abot-Tanaw Tracing Local Horizons exhibition.

To celebrate National Heritage Month, the Metropolitan Museum of Manila presents an exhibit entitled ABOT-TANAW: Tracing Local Horizons. Visitors can take a glimpse of the exquisite beauty of nature seen through the lens of hobbyist photographers. Exhibited images are taken from various popular locations within the archipelago that unveils the connection between the sky and the earth. From sunset, twilight and dusk, photographers’ interpretation of abot-tanaw delves deeper to express hope and anticipation for the future.

REVOLUTIONARY: Julio Nakpil at 150 | Nick Joaquin at 100

When: May 19 to July 23, 2017
Where: Ayala Museum, Makati City

History lovers can learn the life of Julio Nakpil and Nick Joaquin through Revolutionary. (Image: Filipinas Heritage Library)

In celebration of Julio Nakpil’s 150th birthday and Nick Joaquin’s 100th, Filipinas Heritage Library, Ayala Museum, Bahay Nakpil-Bautista, and the Nick Joaquin Estate present REVOLUTIONARY: Julio Nakpil at 150 | Nick Joaquin at 100. The event is a series of multi-sensory activities celebrating the birth of musician Julio Nakpil and National Artist for Literature Nick Joaquin. Entrance to the exhibition is free.

Collateral events requiring tickets include performances, lectures, and a musical about the life and works of Nakpil and Joaquin. For tickets and schedules of events, contact +63 (02) 795-8281 or email asklibrarian@filipinaslibrary.org.ph.

Did we miss any important events for the month of June? Let us know by posting a comment below!

About Karen Grace Libao

Karen writes for a living and for fun. She started her writing career in 2014 when she worked as Content Manager for a women’s website and never looked back since. On her free time, she tries to catch up on her current reads, seeing independently-produced films, watching theatre plays, and attending live music and open mic gigs. She dreams of becoming a published writer and film producer in the future.

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