A great deal of exhibits and booth fairs have all lined up all over Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) – Main Campus showcasing the students’ colorful creativity in their artistry, unique concepts, and interactive games during the ongoing 21st Charter Anniversary Celebration. The booth fair, one of the most anticipated highlights of this week’s festivities, attracted a huge number of EVSUnistas eager to experience the vibrant campus atmosphere.
Many food stalls offered affordable meals and snacks, while some sold clothes, bracelets, cookies, and other handmade items. Other organizations offered interactive concepts such as a “confession booth,” giving the event a mix of both lighthearted and entrepreneurial spirit. Each booth not only held fun entertainment for students but also reflected the innovativeness and resourcefulness of talented EVSUnistas.
For business owners, the event was an opportunity to reach a wider audience. Christina Gartell, the owner of Cree, a small business featuring freshly baked cookies and an assortment of sweet desserts, shared the reason why she became part of the Charter celebration and what makes her business special.
“The purpose of my participation in this booth is to let my business be known more. And what makes my business special is diri la hiya an cookies nga common nga mapapalit ha ligid-ligid, it’s not too sweet and you must try it to know what makes it special,” she said.
For Christina, joining the fair was more than just about sales; it was about creating moments of joy for students who could indulge in her treats after a long day of classes. By letting EVSUnistas taste her products, she hoped not only to grow her brand but also to leave a memorable mark in their college life.
Another entrepreneur, Joanna Yu, saw the booth as both practical and fun. Although she was only working under the business, she admitted that if it were entirely her choice, she would have joined solely for the students’ enjoyment. Still, she acknowledged the importance of earning as part of helping her instructor who is also the owner of the booth.
“Fifty-fifty para makapag-earn hin profits tas enjoyment gihapon han mga EVSUnistas,” Joanna said, emphasizing the balance between supporting the venture financially and providing happiness to the campus crowd.
In the end, allowing small businesses to participate in this kind of activity contributed not only to the university itself, but also the individuals like the small business owners to have the opportunity to let their business be known more. For EVSUnistas, each booth fair is a place where they can have fun, relax their minds from academics, and a place to go to enjoy the rest of the charter week. Indeed, they are booths of creativity with a purpose.
Article by John Restor