CREATIVE SUPPLIERS EVENTS EXPO of NEGROS ISLAND REGION

 KASALAN and KOTILYON EXPO 2024

CREATIVE SUPPLIERS HOLDS EXPO
at AYALA MALLS CAPITOL CENTRAL

It is the grandest gathering of creative event suppliers from Negros Island Region at the Kasalan & Kotilyon 2024, National Wedding Tourism Expo, by Kasal.com at the Ayala Malls Capitol Central.

Couples (To-be weds), dalagita debutantes, and families who are looking at affordable yet reliable event supplier options had a chance to choose amongst almost 50 event venues, wedding or birthday (debut) photo-video suppliers, photo or video booth, caterers, hotels, event stylists, food carts, custom wedding souvenir makers, wedding planners and a whole lot more.

WATCH VIDEO OF THE KASALAN & KOTILYON EXPO 

Every year, new innovations are being introduced to the creative event community. A wide range of suppliers came for this biggest wedding expo in Negros. One of the suppliers that really stood out was a 360 Video booth from Glambot.Bacolod, Due to the popularity of IG reels and TikTok short videos, the traditional photobooth has become an obsolete event favorite and was replaced by this more dynamic platform where guests can do dancing with families within a rotating device through vertical video clips.

Mobile Beverage Services from AM / PM

350 Glambot.bcd (Glambot Bacolod) Video Booth

Other booths that displayed their crafts and services are from the food industry, and it includes coffee and ice cream pop up carts like But First, Coffee, May's Organic, Paleta Gelato and AM/PM beverege services. A hot and fresh piaya stall, where a baker will show how a piaya is made from start to finish, was eye-catching. And we have a video to prove how satisying is the prepration and cooking (heating) of a piaya flatbread from start to finish. Indeed, in Sugarlandia, piaya should be in the centerstage in your wedding. and debut celebrations

Video of How to Cook Piaya (Hot and Fresh Organic way)

Hotels and venues like SugarLand Hotel, Hotels Negrense, Mansion de Bacolod, The Bam at Mango Ranch, Nabulao Beach and Dive Resort and L'Fisher Hotel-Bacolod showcased their services too to future bride and groom and, of course, debutantes. Mangley Couture. Other suppliers that joined the bridal/debut fair were Mangley Couture, Vaughnn's Gold, The Perfume Pals, Conceptu Bacolod Event Specialist and more.

BACON POP 2024: COSPLAYERS INVADE THE MALLtiverse

 

 MALLTIVERSE OF MADNESS

BACON POP TURNS AYALA MALLS CAPITOL CENTRAL INTO POP CULTURE HAVEN (with video)

With a mission to bring Pop culture enthusiasts, and local talents & artists together under one roof, BaCon Pop brings fun to mallgoers. 
Ayala Malls capitol Central became full of kids and parents who wandered around the booths filled with Pop culture stuff and merchandise. Around the mallgoers were local Cosplayers who are equally stunned in seeing others in costume play. 

VIDEO of BaCon Pop 2024

You might misinterpret the brand BaCon Pop as a food event at first glance. Well, actually, it's an acronym for Bacolod Convention on Pop Culture, it's an annual event usually held during Bacolod MassKara Festival weeks in October. It's designed by  pop culture enthusiasts for Pop Culture fans (the fandom includes but not limited to Anime/Manga, Superhero flicks, Hollywood iconic characters, Music,  Gaming, Iconic Memes) 
And when you speak about pop culture in general, you need to note how wide is this phenomena spreading in the island of Negros, considering how fast media spreads information and data nowadays and there are a lot of genres and fandom to choose from. 

Kids were amazed with BayMax Cosplayer

First and foremost, it's not only focused on Japanese animes and manga culture. There are also a lot of American comic and cinematic universes intertwining as pop culture fans' taste are so diverse these days. . 
That's why, walking along the mall,  there are a barrage of  superheroes characters meeting horror movie characters. And yes, they get along. It seems to be an unlikely scene but you will know how massive is the influence BaCon Pop have created among Negrenses. 

Asian Dr. Strange in the MALLtiverse

The presence of cosplayers are equally important as the merch booths at the event center of Ayala Malls Capitol Central. The men and women in costume are so entertaining that are cool to look at/ They really get the attention of families.

You'll find lots of sci-fi characters and gaming console icons taking to each other. Seeing a larger-than-life Baymax is a sight to behold and kids and Big hero 6 fans are going crazy over the all white white "mascot". You'll just be curious on how the cosplayer behind it can breathe inside of it. 

Cosplayers are enthralled with each other's costumes

The Sorcerer Supreme Dr. Strange is even a hit to many as the cosplayer personifying him looks and moves like Benedict Cumberbatch's acting in MCU movies. 
BaConPop has exciting events like Fightsaber, Asian Pop Quiz, Random Play Dance, FanClub Fanchant Clash,  Bee for Superfans, Cosplay Parade, Pro Cosplay Showdown, Meet and Greet and more.

CAMPUESTOHAN AWARDED By GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS

 LARGEST ROOSTER BUILDING 

HOW DID CAMPUESTOHAN HIGHLAND RESORT APPLY FOR GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS? (with videos)

In the Philippines, a gigantic rooster building rose in the mountains of Talisay city, just an hour drive from the capital, Bacolod. This giant rooster is the newest attraction of Campuestohan Highland Resort. However, it's  not just a simple tourist destination but a product of a great vision.  Inside are rooms intended to welcome visitors and guests who wanted to sleep overnight in this resort. Imagine that creativity! And now let's get to another story.

To add to all of this amazing things the owners are doing, they applied for Guinness World Records to help put their resort not only locally but also in the international map of travel. Called "Manok ni Gwapo Cano Tan", this towering hotel is worth to set a record not only in Asia but in the world. And how did the owners do that? 

WATCH: VIDEO OF LASER SURVEY for GUINESS WORLD OF RECORDS

It turns out applying and setting for Guinness World of Records is not that easy. Guinness World Records, a global authority on World Record Breaking Achievements, have lists of criteria. One of them is how to record the precise size of the structure using modern surveying techniques. So, the owners rented the services of professional surveyors to map out the big rooster hotel (which was still under construction at the time). The engineers used a LIDAR (laser scanner) attached to a DJI drone and let it automatically fly and scan to record it from above, 360 degrees. (see YT video above)
The surveyors from Manila also used other tools to scan the building perimeter and submitted it to the award institution as basis for their judgment - to set it as it is the biggest rooster building or not. 

On October 19 2024, Saturday, a Guineess World of Records adjudicator declared "Manok ni Cano Gwapo Tan" at Campuestohan Highland Resort in Talisay City as the Largest Rooster Building.
Indeed, the sacrifices of those who envisioned and built it, especially the owner Ricardo Cano Tan and his team,  who were braving the rains and hot sunny weather are worth it. Indeed, we can't wait for the book to be published.

CAMPUESTOHAN ACTIVITY GUIDE VIDEO

For those who are not yet familiar with the place or still planning to visit it, Campuestohan Highland Resort has many activities ranging from swimming to Bike in the Sky to Slide for Life and more. (See campuestohan Guide video above) The place will also feature the longest slide race that could also be worthy for Guiness World Records.

CAMPUESTOHAN AT NIGHT
(VIRTUAL VIDEO OF LIGHT TUNNELS)

At night and especially during ber Months and post Christmas, Campuestohan attracts more visitors because of their beautiful night effects like tunnels scattered all around the vicinity. These light effects, ranging from Sci Fi portals to Alien plants, can be experienced through the video above that will give you a virtual tour.

JOLLIBEE COLLECTIBLES, HISTORY and BIRTHDAY PARTY

THE BEST JOLLIBEE KIDDE MEAL CHRISTMAS COLLECTOR'S ITEMS?

 If you are an avid Jollibee Kiddie Meal Toy collector, you've come to the right place. Jollibee, as all we know, is a more than a mascot. One can't deny its magic. For kids and families Jollibee makes them whole when they dine in a certain branch. 

JOLLIBEE CHRISTMAS SEASON SANTA-INSPIRED COLLECTIBLES (VIDEO)

Jollibee's main target are wide range but they tapped on to the kid's market as they knew how their mascot has become a beloved icon by kids. And the kids, who are now, grown up and have their own families. And it turns out, their own children also love Jollibee. As a company, Jollibee is spreading more magic worldwide with branches in the Philippines,  Brunei, Taiwan, Jakarta, Indonesia, Singapore, Hongkong, Qatar, Vietnam, China, Saudi Arabia, UAE, USA, UK and more places. 

But how did Jollibee even began? From a humble ice cream parlor in 1975 located in Cubao, Quezon City, the outlet later began selling hot meals and sandwiches. When the food became more popular than the ice cream products, the family decided to convert the parlor into a fast food restaurant which became the first Jollibee branch in 1978.  Even its original name Jolibe was changed to what is now. Adding one l and e really helped the brand stood out from its competitors. 

And now the Kidde Meal toys are worth collecting. The one that really stood out was the Santa Claus Paskong Pinoy "Filipino Christmas"-themed collector's items which portrays a mascot wearing santa costume. Each is also doing significant Xmas traditions and cultural stuff like drums, lanterns, and more. Not only these are toys, but they are also made decoration that you can hang on your own Christmas trees. Just one click of a button, each toy moves or alights. 

SCENES IN A JOLLIBEE PARTY (VIDEO)

Aside from just selling Chicken Joys and Jolliburgers and Kiddie Meals Collectibles, one of Jollibee's oozing pride is bringing fun to children especially on their birthdays. True to the character of their ever-smiling and friendly mascot. That's why most Jollibee standalone stores have event spaces or rooms for bday celebrations. 

KIDDIE MEALS with TOYS INSIDE 

Guests are entertained by crews with icebreakers, parlor games, prizes and most of all a surprise meet ang greet with a real Jollibee Mascot (not jsut the statue) who will dance with the crew and also assist in giving the giveaways and kiddie meal collectible toys (shown  in the video above).
Well, the famous Jollibee advertising song I LOVE YOU, SABADO still resonates to many, as weekend kickstarts ,so as many scheduled parties in their branches.

BATCHOY: THE PERFECT RAINY DAY FOOD

BATCHOY IS A PERFECT RAINY DAYS COMFORT FOOD, WOULD YOU AGREE? It's a stormy week again? Well, one thing that can cure our hunger on a rainy day and gives us a comforting feeling is one soup that really is satisfying to the stomach. BATCHOY or batsoy is a very popular FIlipino noodle soup cuisine that originated in the Visayas. And it is one perfect rainy day food.

21 resto's batchoy

It is usually composed of pork offal, crushed pork cracklings, chicken stock, beef loin, and round noodles. There are many origin stories about this delicious dish. The original and most popular variant, the La Paz Batchoy, traces its roots to the Iloilo City district of La Paz, in the Philippines. However, the origin of the La Paz Batchoy is unclear with several accounts claiming credit for the dish.

One restaurant that's filled to to brim especially during rainy days is Super Batchoy House. Super Batchoy House is located in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. They have branches spread all over the city. Their delicious Batchoy has been sold for many years and still has the consistent flavor that many are still hooked to eat even up to this day.

Meanwhile, a Shell gasoline station in Bacolod where its convenience store serves Special Batchoy with cheaper price. It's very tasty for its price. However, drinks are sold with the usual convenience store pricing which is usually higher compared in restaurant or eatery. Batchoy is a Filipino noodle soup of pork offal, crushed pork cracklings, chicken stock, beef loin and round noodles. There are more restaurants that serve batchoy and these are Ted's, Deco, 21 restaurant in Bacolod, Nick's in Manapla, and even Shell convenience stores.

Different VARIANTS of BATCHOY:

ORDINARY or REGULAR BATCHOY - no egg and no offals or chicharon (sometimes smaller serving) SPECIAL BATCHOY - with egg, chicaron and offals (bigger serving) SUPER BATCHOY - with raw egg, offals, chicharon, bone marrow. usually served in bigger bowl