Kids turned entrepreneurs for a day at the Eco-Local fair
Dozens of children participated in an important mission today, taking on the roles of producers and vendors. The youngsters prepared a variety of dishes, sweets, snacks, and lemonade to sell at the fair, allowing them to experience entrepreneurship for a day. The event organizers aimed to engage the children actively in the production and marketing process. The fair attracted many visitors, with the songs of the late maestro Eugen Doga playing in the background.
The small entrepreneurs featured a wide range of products, from biscuits to clothing items.
Among the stalls, I met two girls who had prepared biscuits with various fillings. Another young woman, who was there with her mother, brought a diverse assortment of goodies.
"I came with spinach, carrot, and walnut muffins. The ones with spinach also have strawberries inside. It was a bit difficult because it was my first time, but it was easier with my mother," she said.
"Today, I brought some school bags and bows. This bow is yellow, and it represents light," another girl explained.
According to the organizers, every Saturday, children can participate in cooking workshops to develop their culinary skills.
"We invite children to get hands-on experience during their summer vacation by baking cookies, making lemonade, and trying their entrepreneurial skills," said Ileana Ciobanu, communication manager at Eco-Local Fair.
Local producers also attended the fair to showcase their best products.
"It's quite challenging to make this type of product, but it's worth it. First, the apples are peeled and thermally processed. Then we add fruits like raspberries or strawberries to the puree," said Elena Antonovici, a producer.
The market had a vibrant atmosphere, with plenty of sellers present.
"I bought a lot of greens to last the whole week, as well as sugar-free sweets," one shopper noted.
"I purchased blueberries, gluten-free bread, and acacia honey. I heard that this year the acacia flowers froze, so there won't be much acacia honey available," another customer shared.
At today's fair, 45 local producers showcased their products.
