Greetings @belkyscabrera. That's true, the amount of exhibited handicrafts on sale was overwhelming. And if you don't have a planned budget, you'll surely go overboard with your expenses due to the many interesting products worth buying.
I'm glad you're fascinated by the ingenuity and artistry of the local artisans, including the various materials used for these handicrafts. Apart from being creative, Filipinos are well-known to be resourceful with the vernacular components they integrate in their creations. For instance, the fish-shaped clock was a clever combination of natural shells and electronic genius.
As for the musical instruments shown in the above photo, the one on the left is simply a traditional Ukelele (a sibling of the guitar family) while the right one is called a Philippine Bandurria, a multi-string device that originated from Spanish influences.
I'm likewise amazed at the similarities of our national cultures. In fact, we don't need to be too surprised because both Venezuela and the Philippines were former colonies of Spain. Thus the resemblance of some musical instruments will be expected.
Thank you for your comprehensive observations of the showcased handicrafts - I truly admire your eye for detail! I'm pretty sure that if you were present during this trade fair, you'll definitely be going home with plenty of souvenirs from Cebu.
Blessings and have an enjoyable weekend! 😊
Indeed, to visit these fairs it is very important to focus on the budget and what you are going to buy, the variety of items is so great that you can easily change your purchase plans; the key is to focus on the objective of what you really need to buy.
Certainly both countries share the cultural legacy inherited from Spain, which still remains in force and is an important part of the heritage of these countries.
Well said @belkyscabrera. Cheers! 😊