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Shilpa 2013:
18 Aug 2013 20:18:55
Shilpa 2013 National Handicrafts Festival


Aug 18, 2013 (SLBO) - Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa inaugurated the Shilpa 2013 National Handicrafts Festival at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre on Thursday (August 15). Under the theme ‘Celebrating Sri Lanka’s Handicraft Heritage’, 1,500 craft persons were displaying their creations at Shilpa 2013 Festival which concluded on today the 18th August 2013. The exhibition is organised by the National Crafts Council of Sri Lanka under the auspices of the Traditional Industries and Small Enterprise Development Ministry.

"Shilpa 2013" was an upgraded version of the annual ‘Shilpa’ exhibition.Several other exhibitions,such as, 'Wisithru' new designs exhibition, 'Ranma' exhibition focusing on tourism handicrafts, 'Ugayata Nimaum' New Design launch by National Design Centre, independent designers exhibition, Palmyrah and Kithul Exhibition and an Art Competition for schoolchildren were also held parallel to the Shilpa National Exhibition and trade fair.

National Crafts Council Chairman Buddhi Keerthisena said that the festival would look at covering five key objectives – to identify talented craft artisans in rural Sri Lanka,train and guide them to reach international standards, showcase their talents, invite key global buyers, to experience local crafts and to stage a competition to recognise the best in the industry.

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