The kick-off of the Provincial Handicraft Fair was given on Wednesday in Beni Mellal, with the participation of 70 exhibitors representing various regions of the Kingdom.
The opening ceremony of this event, placed under the theme "Handicraft, an authentic heritage and a locomotive for local development", was enhanced by the presence of the Secretary of State in charge of Handicraft and Social and Solidarity Economy, Lahcen Essaadi, the Wali of the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region, Mohamed Benribag, elected officials and representatives of professional bodies and civil society, reports MAP.
Organised by the Regional Chamber of Handicraft of the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Handicraft and Social and Solidarity Economy - Secretariat of State in charge of Handicraft and Social and Solidarity Economy and in collaboration with the Regional Directorate of Handicraft of Beni Mellal-Khenifra, this fair, which has taken up residence at Place Ba Allal in Beni Mellal, aims to promote artisanal products, highlight the important role embodied by Moroccan master artisans in preserving the traditional heritage of the Kingdom and stimulate the local economy by strengthening the local economic fabric.
The exhibition highlights the diversity of artisanal products, such as traditional tapestry, sewing and embroidery, jewellery, wood carving, pottery, leather goods, traditional saddlery, Beldi Zellige as well as many other specialities that reflect the dexterity and know-how of Moroccan master artisans.
It also includes stands exhibiting other famous local products of the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region such as couscous, saffron and much more.
In a statement to MAP, Mr. Essaadi highlighted the cooperative potential of the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region, recognised for the quality of its artisanal products, highlighting the remarkable work carried out by the women of the cooperatives and their valuable contribution to the local economy.
He stressed the sincere desire of the Secretariat of State, local authorities and elected bodies to value the sector, by accelerating the implementation of ongoing projects and by carrying out new projects and programmes that will have positive repercussions on artisans, mentioning in this sense the rehabilitation works of the Beni Mellal handicraft complex which covers an area of 5,000 m² and whose works required an investment of 23 million dirhams.
The opening ceremony of this event, placed under the theme "Handicraft, an authentic heritage and a locomotive for local development", was enhanced by the presence of the Secretary of State in charge of Handicraft and Social and Solidarity Economy, Lahcen Essaadi, the Wali of the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region, Mohamed Benribag, elected officials and representatives of professional bodies and civil society, reports MAP.
Organised by the Regional Chamber of Handicraft of the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Handicraft and Social and Solidarity Economy - Secretariat of State in charge of Handicraft and Social and Solidarity Economy and in collaboration with the Regional Directorate of Handicraft of Beni Mellal-Khenifra, this fair, which has taken up residence at Place Ba Allal in Beni Mellal, aims to promote artisanal products, highlight the important role embodied by Moroccan master artisans in preserving the traditional heritage of the Kingdom and stimulate the local economy by strengthening the local economic fabric.
The exhibition highlights the diversity of artisanal products, such as traditional tapestry, sewing and embroidery, jewellery, wood carving, pottery, leather goods, traditional saddlery, Beldi Zellige as well as many other specialities that reflect the dexterity and know-how of Moroccan master artisans.
It also includes stands exhibiting other famous local products of the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region such as couscous, saffron and much more.
In a statement to MAP, Mr. Essaadi highlighted the cooperative potential of the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region, recognised for the quality of its artisanal products, highlighting the remarkable work carried out by the women of the cooperatives and their valuable contribution to the local economy.
He stressed the sincere desire of the Secretariat of State, local authorities and elected bodies to value the sector, by accelerating the implementation of ongoing projects and by carrying out new projects and programmes that will have positive repercussions on artisans, mentioning in this sense the rehabilitation works of the Beni Mellal handicraft complex which covers an area of 5,000 m² and whose works required an investment of 23 million dirhams.
