The 2025 Annual National Trade Fair is not just about products and business. It’s also making dreams come true.
Yesterday, the spotlight fell on Maels Pondy Block, a talented music artist from Munda, Western Province, who performed in Honiara for the very first time. His energetic performance lit up the stage and left the crowd cheering as his songs echoed across the FOPA village.
For Maels, the opportunity marked a breakthrough moment. Like many provincial artists, breaking into the Honiara-dominated music scene has been an uphill battle. But the Trade Fair has opened the door, and locals took notice.
Fans praised the 2025 Annual National Trade Fair Committee for backing homegrown talent from the provinces. “This is what the theme ‘Trade of Transformation & Rebuilding Our Happy Isels’ is all about,” one fan said. “It’s giving a platform to artists who’ve struggled for recognition.”
The success of Maels Pondy Block’s performance is a reminder that Solomon Islands is rich with talent, and when given the chance, these voices can rise, inspire, and shake the ground.
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