2nd Borneo International Trade Fair (BITF)

I first know about this event from my cousin, who is one of the designer for one of local's HipHop streetwear, LSW, which will be one of the participant of Mini-XHBT: Sabah Creative Cluster in BIFT.

I've always been an exhibition-goer. Started by being dragged by mom, now the roles reversed. Why? I'm not sure. Maybe because I like to know what's new with today's market. Maybe its the promotion and special showcasing. Maybe I just like the crowds. I couldn't tell for sure.

What I do know is, BIFT is a must-go in my list. It is a platform that will showcase the Sabah State Government's ongoing efforts in the implementation of the Sabah Development Corridor (SDC) as a thrust to spur investments and developments on the promoted sectors under the SDC which are agriculture, tourism, logistic services and manufacturing. Participants that are expected in this event include companies from China, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Phillipines, Brunei, Vietnam, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia and other countries. Oh, just imagine what we can find there: the food, the product, the culture. Best of all, the promotions! (Especially on the last day of the event)

I'm particularly interested on the Mini-XHBT: Sabah Creative Cluster. Sabahan entrepreneur and talents are gathered to showcase their artworks in various creative fields (music, fashion, photography, graphic design, paintings, films and CGIs). They are introducing Street Arts to the crowds. Now this is more like it. Finally, something that encourage entrepreneurial skills to youngsters to boost their talents and love in the creative industry.

Among the activities that you could engage in MINI-XHBT are short film screening, fashion shows by aspiring local young entrepreneurs and Fashion Design students, and Street Art demonstrations such as mini-acoustic performance, silkscreen T-shirt printing demonstration and mini-grafitti demonstration.

Surely, after knowing this, you don't want to miss out. So, the schedules are as follows:

EXHIBITION
Date: 13th – 16th Nov, 2009
Time: 9.00 am – 9.00 pm
Venue: Likas Sports Complex Exhibition Hall

STREET ART DEMONSTRATION
Date: 13th – 16th Nov, 2009
Time: 9.00 am – 9.00 pm
Venue: Likas Sports Complex Exhibition Hall

FASHION SHOW
Date: 13th – 16th Nov, 2009
Time: 2.00 pm & 4.30 pm
Venue: Likas Sports Complex Main Hall

See you there!

For more info, go to BIFT or LSW official website.