The much anticipated Handcrafts Expo 2022 is yet to hit the ground rolling following advanced preparations. Starting November 24 – 26, 2022, the Uganda Museum will play host to the Handcraft Expo 2022, organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities (MTWA) with support from the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF).
Under the theme; Rethinking Tourism through culture and creative hands, the Expo will present a rare opportunity for the people involved in business to meet new clients, network with over 100 companies from all over Uganda and discuss business opportunities with potential local and reginal purchasers.
The Rt. Hon. Nabbanja Robinah, will officiate as the Chief Guest during the opening ceremony for the Uganda Handcrafts Expo 2022.
While commenting about the expo, Doreen S. Katusiime, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, said that the Expo is important and aimed at those who work in handicrafts and souvenirs.
“This is important for tourism and the host communities because every time someone travels, they want to bring back a souvenir or handcraft from their trip to remind them of the places they have visited, and in the process, they buy some crafts and souvenirs, which increases the incomes of the producers and sellers,” she narrated.
‘’The majority of those participating are young men and women, and through this Expo, among other things, we want to see their products and the support they require, she adds. We look forward to growing Uganda’s handicraft and souvenir sectors because the country has abundant mineral resources, including clay, which is used to make ceramics’’.
The ultimate focus of this year’s Expo is to assist the creation of useful goods that are in demand on both the domestic and international markets. As well, the diversification of products, increased value addition, quality improvement, and market knowledge will all be highlighted in interventions.
During the Expo, the general public will attest to the authenticity of a variety of products made in Uganda, including mats, bags, wood carvings, ceramics, jewellery, fashion accessories, textiles, cow horn products, leather products, music instruments, baskets, bark cloth products, coffee, leather products, horticulture, and tourism, among others, and produced in particular by Ugandan artisans.
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