Vietnamese culture week kicks off in Malaysia
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VietNamNet Bridge, Vietnam -
VietNamNet Bridge – A Vietnamese culture week entitled “Charming Vietnam†kicked off in Genting City of entertainment of Malaysia on April 26.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia and the Genting Resort World Bhd Group, is to mark the 35th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties. (more…)
Tourists call for a visit
Fiji Times, Fiji
WHILE many people spent Sunday with families and friends, tourists from the the cruise liner, Sapphire Princess, explored the capital yesterday.
On a one-day stopover, the liner was in perfect timing as handicraft vendors and businesses at the Suva on Sale showcased their goods at bargain prices. (more…)
Inacraft eyes global buyers
Jakarta Post, Indonesia
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono officially opened Wednesday the 10th Jakarta International Handicraft Trade Fair (Inacraft), the biggest annual handicraft expo in the country.
Yudhoyono said the government expected the fair to attract 200,000 visitors, generate Rp 70 billion in retail sales and US$7.5 million in business contracts, as well as 1,000 foreign buyers from 85 countries. (more…)
Handicraft expo displays work by female prisoners
April 24, 2008 (Pakistan)
Fibre2fashion.com, India
Handicraft exhibitions are held across globe for various reasons as varied as celebration of festival to generating awareness regarding social cause. One such expo was held in Islamabad on April 19 where one stall displayed a wide range of products made by female prisoners of Adiala Jail. (more…)
Xiang embroidery takes a new course to fame
Fibre2fashion.com, India
Chinese embroidery is known world over for its excellent craftsmanship and among the famous four, Xiang embroidery is considered to be one of best embellishment styles of the region. However, this age-old handicraft is fading away as a steep fall in the number of talented craftsmen in the province is observed.
To revive dying craft, the Hunan Arts and Crafts Vocational College, has come up with an exclusive course in Xiang embroidery. The course will enable students to polish their skills as well as learn about entire cultural background that is associated with it. (more…)
Delegation all set to visit US home décor market
April 22, 2008 (Vietnam)
Fibre2fashion.com, India
The home décor market of US has lured many developing countries to take a plunge in this sector and cater the ever growing demand of the customers. This has prompted the officials of Viet Nam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE) to send a delegation to survey US market. (more…)
Dlrs 3m worth of handicraft exported from Isfahan
Islamic Republic News Agency, Iran
Iran-Isfahan-Handicraft
Various kinds of handicrafts worth three million dollars were exported from Isfahan province in the last Iranian year which ended on March 19.
Announcing this on Saturday, deputy head of Isfahan Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Department added the handicrafts were exported to European countries, North America, Turkey, the UAE and Southeast Asia. (more…)
Culture Clone
Delhi Newsline, India
It is hard to miss the mirror trinkets and the colourful, brocade lamps hanging by brick-coloured cottages just opposite the Pitampura Metro station. Just follow the bling and you will reach the new Dilli Haat. Although it is strikingly similar to the one near the INA Market, the ethnic shopping complex spread over 7 acres at Pitampura offers basement parking and walkways that lead to ticketing counters. But for now, you don’t have to shell out money; entry is free till the month-end. (more…)
Trade Fair concludes on a triumph note
April 17, 2008 (Sri Lanka)
Fibre2fashion.com, India
A two day Trade Fair in Trincomalee district, turned out to be a huge success, as more than 5,000 spectators visited the exhibition. The expo which concluded on April 10, was organized by Enterprise Resource Centre (ERC), a project initiated by Muslim Aid Sri Lanka in collaboration with AmeriCares.
There were a wide range of products displayed for the onlookers, right from handicrafts, bamboo artifacts and furniture to paintings and trendy garments. The fair turned out to be a great platform for the participants in order to get direct orders from domestic buyers. (more…)
Azalina plans weekly spot checks at tourism sites
Malaysia Star, Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: The Tourism Minister is planning surprise weekly visits to tourism spots in the country to ensure they are providing quality service and promoting genuine Malaysian products.
Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said she wanted to get feedback from domestic tourists on this matter as well.
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