The country’s longest-running provincial trade fair officially opened at SMX Convention Center, SM Aura, igniting a new chapter for Negros heritage and enterprise with its 39th edition, “Himbon” — meaning to gather. Some of you may not remember that the Negros Trade Fair once found a home at the Megatrade Hall of SM Megamall in […]
Inspired HIMBON, the act of coming together under one shared purpose, the 39th Negros Trade Fair brings together unique stories that shape the Negrense way of life. From food, fashion, gifting to home and design, everything at the country’s longest running trade fair finds its roots in Negros’ fertile soil.
Culinary Creations by Rising Negrense Chefs Two Negrense talents wowed the crowd and stole the spotlight during the media launch of Himbon: The 39th Negros Trade Fair last Aug 26, 2025 — and their names are worth remembering. Their gastronomic menu was just a taste of what’s possible: innovative, world-class, and proudly Negrense!
Calling all women artists to champion sustainability Calling all Filipina artists! Sining Filipina, the Philippines’ first nationwide, all-women art competition, is back! Taking on the theme “Her Earth, Her Future,” the competition’s 2025 edition encourages artists to showcase their own interpretations of women leading the way in sustainability. In its second year, Sining Filipina is […]
Acclaimed Negrosanon artist Ryn Paul Gonzales (RPG), known for his captivating visual art and evocative poetry, showcased his latest solo exhibition, Kasisidmoon: Whispers of Goodnights Past, at Art Cove, Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod, on September 19, 2024. The exhibition, which will run until January 12, 2025, features a stunning collection of acrylic paintings, sculptures, […]
The Tales of the Psyche: Navigating Our Mental Odyssey is the newest exhibit at the Art Cove, Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod’s built-in art space. This is the eighth installation of the gallery, featuring the works of Ms. Sheila Marie Basio, marking her third solo exhibition. Sheila Marie Diola-Basio hails from the city of Escalante, […]
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