President opens national arts and crafts exhibition
‘Fannu Expo’ features over 30,000 products.
23 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih opened the ‘Fannu Expo 2019’ national arts and crafts exhibition on Thursday night.
Organised by the economic development ministry, the seven-day exhibition features over 30,000 products from more than 350 participants. The exhibition is open to the public at the Dharubaaruge convention centre, Kalaafanu School and the children’s park in Malé’s eastern corner.
The 78 categories include handicraft, fisheries, transportation, construction, culinary arts, literature, fashion and design, and Information and Communication Technologies. A Fannu Expo Business Hub was set up under the theme ‘ICT as a driver of Economic Growth.’
The president presented certificates and awards to the creators of the top five products showcased at the exhibition. Vice President Faisal Naseem handed over certificates and awards to the top winners in six categories.
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