First lady’s women’s expo branded a success
“What I see is this government probing ladies more towards staying home and doing cookery. Why would anyone at any level of the government think that handicraft work only belongs to women?” asked Shifa Mohamed, president of the MDP’s women’s wing.
28 Feb 2017, 9:00 AM
A four-day women’s craft expo in Malé that concluded Monday night has been branded a huge success by its organisers, citing high sales and the number of local and tourist visitors.
An initiative of First Lady Fathmath Ibrahim, the Heevagi Kanbalun exhibition reportedly showcased more than 26,000 items from 400 individuals and 200 NGOs who answered a call for submissions in early January.
The items on display ranged from traditional handicraft and cakes to children’s clothes and handmade garments. The expo also featured live cooking, cultural performances, and music and dance shows as well as a lucky draw for visitors.
Zeenas Adnan, a member of the organising committee, told state media on Sunday that some visitors placed orders for popular items.
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