The 17th Negros Island Organic Festival and 2nd Terra Madre Visayas was held on Nov 19 to 23, 2024 at North Capitol Road in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. Booths and stalls lined the closed off streets beside the lagoon and around the capitol drive entrance. Talks and workshops were held daily at the Negros Residences - all within walking range of the participants and event visitors.
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| view of event venue at North Capitol Road - BCD PIO |
We were treated to an extraordinary community of farmers and producers in and around Negros province. Participating delegates who have implemented tangible projects in their communities came to share and collaborate in this five-day fest. Government support and representation was fully supportive, in recognition of their valuable contribution to our food systems, travel tourism and local entertainment.
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| now on it's 17th year - growing & expanding |
The festival aimed to promote the Visayan region as an active Slow Food central hub in Asia and the Pacific - exhibiting Philippine cuisine, culture, and arts. Daily turnout and event earnings attest to its resounding success.
