EDB to hold Expo Bazaar

Ramani Kangaraarachchi

Today, Sri Lanka has made a brand name in the international market for a number of locally manufactured products in different sectors. But, there is a tendency of always appreciating only imported goods among some people.

Most of them do not know what is Sri Lanka is capable of, because there was no mechanism to educate people on its talents and capabilities. Victoria Silk, and Dilma Tea are some of the reputed Sri Lankan brands available in the international market.

The Export Development Board (EDB) has now created this mechanism through a unique trade fair and exhibition named the Expo Bazaar for the first time to showcase these world class products and services. The exhibition will be held from 8 to 10 April at Green Path Road Colombo.

According to EDB Chairman Janaka Rathnayake only selected top class exclusive export items will be displayed and sold at this exhibition.

This will include 150 export products out of 1500 consisting apparel, ceramics, tea, ornamental fish and spices. The target groups include the foreign missions, local buyers, entrepreneurs and the public.

The Chairman said that visitors will be able to see and buy all high quality exports under one roof which is a rare opportunity. This will also stimulate a positive export culture among people in the country.

The advantages are that the people who can afford to buy these items for domestic use and those who cannot at least get to know that Sri Lanka has made a name in the world that people can be proud of. This exhibition will benefit those entrepreneurs who are interested in entering the export industry as well.

An exporter’s directory will be launched at the exhibition free of charge with the support of Yellow Pages which will give all the details of exhibitors’ profiles and companies. There will be an e-directory with the same details.