Best Places to See and Learn about Modern Furniture

One of the must see places in the Southeast Asian region is the Philippines where there are lush beaches and great views. But other than the wonderful tourist spots that this country has to offer, the Philippines hosts numerous exhibits and fairs that is a delight to people all over the world. One of the exhibits that the Philippines would sponsor is the 2008 Cebu International Furniture and Furnishings Exhibition, which would start from March 6 and end on March 9, 2008, organized by Cebu Furniture Industries Foundation Inc., the governing body that represents Philippine furniture makers as well as exporters. On that year, the exhibit would be held at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino in Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City.

The 2008 Cebu International Furniture and Furnishings Exhibition would present a lot of innovation in the furniture industry such as new and important designs as well as new materials for furniture making. At the same time, a lot of new and young designers would participate in this event to show furniture designs that is not only creative but also harmless to the environment. Indeed, this would be an ideal venue to showcase different Philippine furnitures and furnishings that are best in the country.

Filipino furniture designers have been popularly known for their inventiveness, their awesome workmanship and their strong drive to continue in searching to respond and conform to the needs of the emerging markets through involvement in global fairs and exhibits.

Aside from the different furnitures and furnishings displayed during the exhibit, a new logo would be unveiled, which reflects the future – the opportunities that would come and the challenges that it reins in. The new Cebu X logo represents fresh vim and vigor as well as optimism. At the same time, the logo has two intersecting arrows that depict vitality and opposing views and even though these are conflicting, there is also a creation of equilibrium. Furthermore, the logo is meant to imbibe that rules in furniture design can be changed or broken, thus, designers would be able to employ their creativity and sense of style in creating and designing furnitures. For Philippine furniture designers and manufacturers, the exhibit serves as an important venue for innovation and a symbol of inspiration and expectancy.

For those who would like to attend the 2008 Cebu International Furniture and Furnishings Exhibition, tickets are sold at P100.00 or US$3.00 for each person and the show catalogues for P550.00 or US$10.00 each.