Third annual Artisan Fair at Walmart

Moisés Sánchez, coordinator of the Third National Meeting of Artisans in Manzanillo 2011, announced the start of the event that has the participation of over 150 artisans from 20 states of the Republic, along with invited countries of Peru and Ecuador.

Among the products offered is the traditional Ice Cream of Oaxaca, Michoacán coffee, bread of the State of Mexico, and textiles of Chiapas, Yucatan, Oaxaca, Guerrero. Also in this exhibition are products made base of clay, handmade jewelry, sandals, toys, straw hats, beads and silver jewelry.

Sanchez said the goal of this event is to make people value the country's original crafts which are major tourist attractions.

Artisans and the public are invited to experience this holiday tradition, which is located in the parking lot of Walmart department store, Monday through Friday from 10am to 10pm and weekends from 10am to 11pm.

This event has the support of the Federation of Mexican artisans and will end on 31 January.

Federation of Mexican Artisans

Office Max, Subway and Juega y Juega

We went shopping in Manzanillo yesterday and noticed the new Office Max was open. Next door is a Subway, a Bings ice cream and a few small shops. Behind them all is 'the Casino', called Juega y Juega, filled with electronic betting machines. I assume these are not just video games but I don't know the betting proceedure. This little mall is between Walmart and Sorianas on the Walmart side.

As usual, Office Max has a decent selection of office furniture and supplies ... and is the best place for reading lamps

Office Max

Subway

Juega y Juega

Manzanillo WalMart

Not the most exciting thing to report on but Manzanillo can use the extra shopping options. Completion date is set for sometime in November and looks like they will be on schedule. Also a VIP's which reminds me of a Denny's from up north. This store is located on the beach between Comercial Mexicana and Sorianas.

Another few stores are going in across the street in front of the IMSS Hospital but don't know what they are yet. A new Burger King and CinePlex were finished a few months ago on the grounds of the Soriana store