Over the years the Exhibition of Marbella or the Marbella Trade Fair (Feria de Muestras de Marbella) has emerged as a strategic tool for the promotion and market positioning of the participating companies, and thereby to the overall economic development of the region.

Organised by the Trade Fair and Congress (Palacio de Ferias y Congresos) of the Marbella Town Hall, Marbella Trade Fair has become a reference point for trade by accommodating various industries with a platform to augment their business in Marbella.

The 2010 Marbella Trade Fair, which is in its 29th edition, is scheduled between 4th to 7th November. In an economic environment as tough as the current, this new edition of the Marbella Exhibition aims to bring better opportunity for new companies that seek promotion and dissemination of their products and services.

However, this year to avoid excessive competition- the Marbella Trade Fair (Feria de Muestras) will only allow each sector to be represented by a maximum of two companies. As a result, it would help companies to meet their business objectives.

In the past years, this multisectoral Marbella Trade Fair has been a great success which is reflected in the outstanding participation of various economic sectors such as automotive, furniture, food, tourism, service sector, multiple machines, textile, cosmetics, computer, telecommunications, home appliances, construction, health and entertainment, among others.

Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Marbella

Apart from business promotion and exhibition, the Marbella Trade Fair also holds business seminars where industry leaders meet to discuss all concerned issues.

At 3,000 square meters meet, business and commercial firms are most representative of the economic sectors that in recent years have been undergoing a constant change to improve their development and growth in a dynamic environment.

Interestingly, the event will share the stage with the gastronomic fair “de Picoteo” which this year introduced the second edition of visitors following the success achieved last year.

Participation in Marbella Trade Fair

Companies interested to take part in the Marbella Trade Fair, please contact the Sales Department through telephone number (+34) 952 828 244 or choose any other communication options given below:

Phone:  +34 952 828 244
Fax:  +34 952 821 461
E-mail: palacioferiasycongresos@marbella.es
macano@marbella.es
Web: www.marbella.es/congresos

A Fund Raising Garden Fete and a Gala Evening Dinner is planned at the El Paraiso Country Club on Sunday the 5th of September in aid of the Manacare Foundation. You are invited to come and see what your donations have achieved.

The Daytime Garden Fete consisting of Stalls selling a variety of items will be open from 12.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Lunch may be purchased at the Country Club and there will be lots of fun and entertainment … Price of Stall 30€ – total proceeds to Manacare Foundation.

The evening Dinner will be at 7.30 for 8.00 p.m. and will consist of a Cava & Canapé Reception, 3 course Dinner and free-flowing wine at the all inclusive price of 50 euro’s p.p. (10€ pp going to Manacare).

Steven Kline will be coming over from Holland to sing the Manacare song: “For the Children” & many well known people & local celebrities and will be attending. There will be an Auction in the evening – items for which have been donated by local businesses + Vouchers for Dining at local Restaurants – El Paraiso Country Club included.

The Manacare Foundation aims to provide the worst hit areas of Tsunami with Educational Facilities, Medical Facilities, Vocational Training, Individual Therapy Programmes, Counselling, Care for the very young, and a range of competitive Sports Training schemes.

Reservations: El Paraiso Country Club Restaurant & Bar – Telephone +34 952 88 37 99 or email: marionlewendon@gmail.com

Nearly six years ago, early on Boxing Day morning, over 1,500 people were crammed into eight rust-coloured carriages pulled by Sri Lankan Railway Engine no 59. Engine 59 also known as Samudradevi – which ironically means Queen of the Seas!!!

The 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami destroyed two-thirds of Sri Lanka’s coastline, ravaged with waves going inland by as much as 5 kms, killing more than 30,000 people in one day.

Just after Samudradevi left Colombo, at 7.00 a.m., the earth had groaned in the Indian Ocean, somewhere off Sumatra. The India and Burma tectonic plates crashed and 1200 km of the plate boundary slipped, resulting in an earthquake that, at 9 on the Richter scale, was the fourth largest in the world since 1900. The quake’s power was so strong that the earth was momentarily shaken from its axis.

Within a few weeks, Sandro Morelli held a Birthday party in Marbella and Maurice Bolan organized an event, the result of which was that more than 100,000 euro’s was raised for the Disaster Relief Fund.

The Manacare Foundation from Spain took a team of volunteers from Spain and Gibraltar to help with the relief work.

After much reconnaissance work, it was decided to build something that would not only assist in the immediate Relief, but would be a pillar of Hope for many years to come. Sadly some of the volunteers could not see the long term vision and ceased, but others have replaced them over the past six years and those volunteers together with further financial donations, have been instrumental in providing what exists now.

The Hopes and Dreams Centre employs teachers, doctors, nurses, seamstresses, and soap and candle makers, in all 58 people. More than 800 children and adults benefit from the Centre and work further afield is now being undertaken in the refugee camps and in prisons.

The first stage of the Centre is finished. The second stage, which involves housing for the physically handicapped, and a training centre for housemaids, is mainly geared at helping young people with no homes or families to train for a profession. Many of these orphans have no education at all.

This is an excellent effort from the part of the Manacare Foundation to generate fund for the rehabilitation of Tsunami victims in Sri Lanka.

Marbella brings an incredible opportunity for all dance lovers in Andalucía to be a part of one of the best oriental dance festivals – IV Velada de Oriente – starting from Friday 27th August at Marbella historic centre.

In its fourth edition, this oriental dance festival in Marbella will be led by dancer Sylvia Shazady, while an ensemble of artists will perform various dance forms in this three-day long event. A number of national and international dance companies will present their creation in the event.

The festival will kick off on Friday with a performance titled ‘Alquimia Show’ at 19:00 hours in the Plaza de la Victoria, followed by another performance at 22:00 hours in Plaza de la Iglesia titled the ‘Evolution Show’.

On Saturday 28th, various dance classes will be offered at the Colegio Monsenor Rodrigo Bocanegra by Morgan (at 11.00 am), Victoria Ivanova (at 1 pm), Anisa Saghira (at 4.30 pm). The day of Oriental Dance Festival finally ends with an ‘Oriental Night Party’ at La Nouba Bar.

On the final day of Oriental Dance Festival Marbella, Sunday 29th, the festival continues with dance classes and workshops taught by Anisa Saghira at 10.30 am, Morgan 12.30 pm, and Sylvia Shazadi on 4.30 pm.

The IV Marbella Oriental Dance Festival will come to its conclusion with a spectacular show at the city theatre Teatro Ciudad de Marbella titled ‘Absenta’, performed by Morgana & Excalibur Dance Company in what will be the first performance in Andalusia in its international tour.

On Saturday 28^th August (Bank Holiday) Love Juice is coming back to Marbella with an amazing FREE all day and night pool party at the stunning Buddha Beach Club near Puerto Banus.

Starting from 1 pm the party continues till wee hours of the morning with great music, sexy people, and glittering surroundings. Going by the promotional content of the party, you will surely feel the love, taste the juice and love the summer.

Sexy house sounds, smooth R&B and classics played by some of the renowned DJs including Jiggy G, J-Funk, Greenie and Mike Younger, among others will fire up the dancing stage all night long.

Located close to the famous Marina of Puerto Banus, Buddha Beach is the perfect beach front venue for all kinds of parties. As Marbella’s premier boutique beach club, you will definitely have the best experience on the coast.

Reservation at Buddha Beach

For table and bed bookings, please get in touch with Buddha Beach on: +34 95 281 3882 OR +34 661 623 623 or Email: reservations@buddhabeachbanus.com

For other details about this Love Juice Pool Party at Buddha Beach: visit: www.love4clubbing.com

Going with the list of elegant summer parties and events at Marbella’s happening Nikki Beach, the month of September brings the Amazing Sundays with music, food and drinks.

Every week the party kicks off in early afternoon (2pm) in an exotic party setting with chill house lounge music by international and local Djs, and it continues well into late evening.

If you are looking to hang out with the hippies and the beautiful, then Amazing Sundays at Nikki Beach is undoubtedly the option you should not miss. As the day gets warmer and the bathing suits appear, you will get the real feel of all the entertainment Nikki Beach has to offer.

From dancers, saxophonist, violin, drummers and Djs playing the best dance beats around to champagne spraying events, you will be memorised by an amazing day party.

The food on offer at Nikki Beach is also delicious and you will enjoy a variety of menu, including some fresh seafood along with a great range of salads, sushi, appetizers, and sandwiches, among others.

Reservation at Nikki Beach

For more information or to inquiry about reservation at Sunday parties at Nikki Beach Marbella, call +34 952 83 62 39 Or Email: reservations.marbella@nikkibeach.com