Filipina leads the queue over 50 days early for Bolivia's Expocruz 2026 trade fair
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A Filipino woman has been waiting for over 50 days to be the first in line for the Expocruz 2026 trade fair in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.
- The fair, scheduled from September 18-27, is considered Bolivia's largest and most anticipated business event.
- Crissy Lim cited Santa Cruz's warm climate and friendly people as reasons for her early arrival.
More than 50 days before its opening, a Filipino woman has taken the first spot in line for Expocruz 2026, Bolivia's premier international trade fair. Crissy Lim, equipped with a traditional sao hat and products from her own business, is patiently waiting for the September event, demonstrating remarkable dedication.
The Expocruz fair, set to run from September 18 to 27 at the Fexpocruz grounds, is highly anticipated in Santa Cruz and across Bolivia. It serves as a crucial platform for businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, and institutions to engage in commerce, foster innovation, and promote economic activity.
Lim, a citizen of the Philippines, explained her motivation for arriving so early. She expressed her fondness for Santa Cruz, particularly its warm climate and the amicable nature of its residents. These factors, she stated, inspired her to secure her place well in advance for the significant event.
Organizers from Fexpocruz confirmed the dates for the ten-day fair, which is expected to draw national and international participants. Expocruz is recognized as a vital economic hub, offering opportunities for networking and business development within the country.
One of the aspects she enjoys most about Santa Cruz is its warm climate, as well as the friendliness of its inhabitants, reasons that motivated her to secure her place from now on to participate in the event.
Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.