National Chamber of Commerce announces Ayurveda Expo 2015

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Minister of Health and Indigenous Medicine Dr. Rajitha Senarathne launching the official website of Ayurved Expo 2015 together with officials of the National Chamber of Commerce - Pic by Kithsiri De Mel By Inshira Shainaz For the fifth consecutive year, the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka announced the three-day mega exhibition ‘Ayurveda Expo’ which will be held from 3 to 5 July at the BMICH. The exhibition is being held in association with Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medicine, Sri Lanka Export Development Board, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Board of Investment, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and Dept. of Commerce and other institutions and with the participation of Minister of Health and Indigenous Medicine Dr.Rajitha Senaratne. Ayurveda Expo 2015 will mainly focus on the manufacturers of Ayurveda and herbal, nature friendly healthy foods and beverages, health resorts and spas,Ayurveda hospitals and clinics, educational institutions, yoga, acupuncture, homeopathy, beauty care products, herbal cosmetics and production. Minister Senaratne stated that the Ayurveda and indigenous healthcare scheme has been recognised by the public as a highly effective way of treatment, with many overseas countries incorporating indigenous medicines to lead a healthy life. The Sri LankanAyurveda system has been so popular that delegates from China, Thailand, Vietnam and Germany have visited the Ayurveda School in past years. “An Ayurvedic Department is to be developed and next month I will be opening the first herb garden, organised by the Chairman of the Ayurveda Corporation in Kurunegala,” he added. The objective of the exhibition is to promote the Ayurveda system of medicine locally and internationally, to educate the public on achieving wellness through nature friendly indigenous medicine and to create a platform for local and overseas organisationsin the indigenous healthcare sectorto meet their counterparts and establish business relations with each other. Local and foreign participation, exhibitors and visitorsfrom countries such as India, Bangladesh, Nepal,Japan and China and more are expected. Ayurveda Expo 2015 will create awareness about products, services, facilities and expertise available in Sri Lanka to treat ailments through the indigenous medical system and will popularise Sri Lankan Ayurveda medicine and practices among the local and international public while also promoting investment in the sector and in tourism. A symposium and public seminar on Ayurveda and indigenous medicine will also be held, featuring local and international speakers. This exhibition will promote the wellness of Ayurveda, lifestyle and healing through Ayurveda and the Sri Lankan indigenous medical system.