Handicraft exhibition by National Crafts Council, a success

COLOMBO: A handicrafts exhibition and sale organised by the National Crafts Council (NCC) under its marketing development programme to promote markets for handicraftsmen and improve their lifestyles proved a success.

A NCC communique said the four day exhibition and sale opened by Southern Province Governor Kumari Balasooriya on the invitation of Rural Industries and Self-Employment Promotion Minister S.B. Nawinna drew crowds on all days.

Goods displayed at most stalls were sold out within the first few days with most stall holders unable to cope with the unexpected demand. Stall holders thanked the NCC for taking timely action to revive the handicrafts sector by organising an event of this nature which carried the handicrafts menage once again to the people.

NCC’s Southern Province Assistant Director K.M.G. Kamal and Development Assistant W.K.N. Shyamalie rendered a dedicated service to make the event a success.

The opening ceremony was attended by Southern Province Industrial Development Ministry Secretary K.H.A. Keerthiratne, NCC Chairman Buddhi Keerthisena, NCC Director Thilaka Jayasundara and Deputy Director (Development) Indrani Abeysinghe.