Handmade crafts exhibition organized in Bamiyan province

BAMIYAN (TOLOnews): A two-day exhibition of handmade and local products was held in the central province of Bamiyan.
There were 31 stalls in the exhibition. The participants of the exhibition urged the interim government to provide further opportunities for women entrepreneurs.
“We call on the government and other organizations to consider holding such an exhibition in the future,” said Anita, a participant.
“We hope such exhibitions will increase in the future and the grounds for organizing such exhibitions will be paved even outside the country,” said Masouma Ibrahimi, a participant.
The provincial officials said that the exhibition aims to promote local products and handmade materials made by women.
“This exhibition is held for 80 participants in general. 10 of them are men and the rest are for women,” said Hossien Azimyar, the organizer of the exhibition.
“Such exhibitions are being held in Bamiyan and are expected to be held in Kabul in the near future,” said Mohammad Naeem Rizayi, head of the department of Industry and Commerce in Bamiyan.
Visitors at the exhibition meanwhile called on the Islamic Emirate to support women in a bid to pave the way for economic growth in the country.
“Every woman here is active, and is also responsible for the economic support of her family, hence should be supported,” said Horia Mandigar, a visitor.
The exhibition was organized by the Aga Khan Foundation in Bamiyan and the neighboring province of Daikundi.