National textile exhibition ‘Ransalu’ today

For the first time in 21 years of its long history, this series of shows will be turned in to all industry events by integrating handlooms, textiles, fabrics and apparels sectors. The event will be inaugurated by Basil Rajapaksa, Minister of Economic Development today at 10.00 am at the BMICH, Colombo.

A Handloom Fashion Show graced by the First Lady Madam Shiranthi W Rajapaksa as the Chief Guest will also be held at 7.00 pm at Hall D of BMICH.

“For the first time, the National Textile and Apparel Exhibition series “Ransalu” conducted by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce has now been expanded to fabric, textiles and apparel products along with the participation of tourism sector with participation of local public and overseas reps as well. I believe that the new scope of the exhibition highlights our expanding handloom sector thanks to the vision of the President Mahinda Rajapaksa” said Rishad Bathiudeen, Minister of Industry and Commerce, hailing the event on 17 December.