23rd edition of Facets Sri Lanka a sparkling success
Saturday, 21 September 2013 00:00
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The 23rd edition of Facets Sri Lanka, the international gem and jewellery exhibition organised by the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA), ended on a high note.
Facets Sri Lanka 2013 was very successful with over 150 stall holders including individual exhibitor pavilions from Myanmar, the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) and an SME pavilion from the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB).
In addition, buyer delegations from USA, China, Russia, Thailand and India participated as buyers. Stall holders from Singapore, Dubai, Myanmar and India participated at the event too.
Speaking about the final preparations for the event, Juzar Adamaly, Chairman of Facets Sri Lanka 2013 stated: “Having started in 1991, to nearly filling up the BMICH, the international gem and jewellery exhibition has made a long journey. We thank all who made this event a success and we look forward to seeing you at the 24th Facets Sri Lanka next year. A special note of appreciation to the National Gem and Jewellery Authority and EDB for the continuous support provided to make this event a success.”
More than 7,500 visitors including local and many foreign witnessed a grand display of Sri Lankan gem and jewellery quality production. Key attractions included displaying of precious and semiprecious gems as well as an exclusive hall dedicated to jewellery, lapidary and machinery items. Knowledge sharing sessions included a series of seminars conducted by international and local panellists this year.
