Philippine products attract buyers at the SHOM Charity Bazaar 2022 in Warsaw
Philippine Ambassador to Poland Leah M. Basinang-Ruiz (6th from right) leads the Warsaw PE Team in participating in the 15th SHOM International Charity Bazaar 2022, with from left to right: MJ Garduque, Hazel Garduque, Letty Garduque, Marden Garduque, Ariel Esparto, Ricardo Ruiz, Michaela Ruiz, Najela Raymundo, Alena Grace Borra, Chloe Silverio, Olga Kuczaba
9 December 2022, Warsaw - The Philippine Embassy in Warsaw participated in the 15th SHOM International Charity Bazaar 2022, which took place at the COS Torwar, Warsaw on 04 December 2022 under the Honorary Patronage of Poland’s First Lady Mrs. Agata Kornhauser-Duda.
The Philippine Embassy stall showcased Philippine food products (Dried Mangoes, Mango Chocolates, Pineapple Chocolates, La Mesa Filipina Guisantes Dried Mango Espesyal, and banana chips), as well as Philippine pearl jewelries (necklace, earrings, bracelets), and Capiz Christmas décors
Bazaar shoppers eagerly flock to the Philippine stall to buy gifts for family and friends and also to pick up Philippine tourism brochures
Philippine Ambassador Leah M. Basinang-Ruiz and spouse Alejandro Ricardo D. Ruiz warmly welcome Poland’s First Lady Mrs. Agata Kornhauser-Duda to the Philippine stall and introduced her to a variety of unique Christmas décor items from the Philippines
The multi-colored and lighted Philippine Capiz Lantern from Pampanga which was donated by the Tourism and Investment Promotion Office of San Fernando, Pampanga provides a special attraction during the 15th SHOM International Charity Bazaar 2022
PHOTO LEFT: Philippine Ambassador Leah M. Basinang-Ruiz tells the Polish viewers during the interview by the Poland Press Agency (PAP)-TV at the 15th SHOM International Charity Bazaar 2022 why it is “MORE FUN TO VISIT THE PHILIPPINES” PHOTO RIGHT: The Philippine products and tourism brochures displayed at the Embassy stall attract the attention of visitors to the 15th SHOM International Charity Bazaar 2022 and generate a lot of inquiries from interested buyers
The annual SHOM Bazaar is a widely supported and highly anticipated fund-raising event that aims to benefit twenty-five charities in Poland. At least fifty Embassies showcased their products and native food items in their respective stalls this year, which were eagerly visited by at least 4,000 people, including government officials and private sector representatives. END
