National Craft Exhibition Event Back After Two Years
“The tourism sector has enhanced the widespread advocacy for our traditional art and culture, and this has also promoted culture and creative industry to the world,” she said.
Friday 14 October 2022 | 09:30
From left: Salasaini Nakacia Tebara Carnival contestant Miss Nausori Town Council Raina Nandani, Sereana Nayacalevu, Miss Pehnawa Shereen Lata and Liliviwa Kasa during the Nausori craft exhibition on October 12, 2022. Photo: Ronald Kumar.
Permanent Secretary of Education, Heritage and Arts Dr Anjeela Jokhan says arts and cultural heritage remains one of the most important tools for economic empowerment and has the potential to create more job opportunities.
Dr Jokhan at the opening of the 2022 National Craft Exhibition yesterday said that for generations, arts and cultural heritage have provided an income stream for ordinary Fijians.
“The tourism sector has enhanced the widespread advocacy for our traditional art and culture, and this has also promoted culture and creative industry to the world,” she said.
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She also urged women selling their products to never compromise on the quality of their products.
Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts, Permanent Secretary Anjeela Jokhan during the Nausori craft exhibition opening on October 12, 2022. Photo: Ronald Kumar.
Raitaukala said this event was mainly for marketing the local craftwork products of women because this was one hurdle artisans were facing.
“This art exhibition not only provides a platform for women to market their products but also to sell them,” he said.
“We are working closely with the Ministry of Education and are also having talks with tertiary education providers in providing a pathway where we can further develop the skills of traditional arts.”
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