Marco Polo Plaza Cebu continues Farmer’s Market initiative to help SMEs
With the COVID-19 restrictions cautiously easing, more and more people are looking for a change of scenery and safe spaces to reunite with family and friends. To provide convenient shopping for its residents and support local farmers and home-based entrepreneurs, Marco Polo PlazaCebu—and its developer, Federal Land, Inc. (FLI)—continue to host the Saturday Farmer’s Market.
First introduced by the Cebu Food & Wine Festival, the Saturday Farmer’s Market happens weekly from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Open Parking Area of Marco Polo Plaza Cebu in Nivel Hills, Lahug. Over 60 vendors are participating and offering a variety of products such as fresh produce, local and international comfort food, local craft beers and spirits, artisan ice cream, potted plants, gift items, and more.
Special dining tents were built for guests to enjoy alfresco dining and the relaxing atmosphere of a weekend bazaar. A market is also a convenient place for children and pets.
To ensure everyone’s safety, health and safety protocols are enforced. Some sellers even accept cashless payments to minimize physical contact and the guests were encouraged to bring their own shopping bags.
“The Saturday Farmer’s Market builds a sense of community in our Marco Polo Residences community and nearby neighborhoods. Here, the residents and guests can shop in a safe space and enjoy a relaxing weekend. Social bubbles of friends and families are making the Farmer’s Market their regular ‘meeting place each Saturday. We even have cyclists and bikers making a pit stop before going to their destinations,” said Brian Connelly, general manager of Marco Polo Plaza Cebu.
Farmer’s markets are an important part of economic recovery. It not only allows consumers easy access to farm-fresh produce but also provides opportunities for small farmers and businesses. With the upcoming festive season, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu and FLI are optimistic they can attract more buyers and, in turn, help more small local vendors in Cebu, and even in other nearby areas, to thrive.
“This way, we are not only giving our residents and tenants an accessible shopping experience, but we are also enabling them to support their local community by buying goods from the market,” Connelly said.
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