Asian embassies participate in Asian Bazaar 2018

The Asian Bazaar 2018 kicked off on Saturday at the Palms Hotel in Al-Bidaa. A number of Asian embassies came together to promote Asia. Chinese Ambassador to Kuwait Wang-Di stressed on how cultural exchange is important to strengthen ties between various countries of the world. He added that China is keen on developing closer cultural relations with Kuwait which date back years.

Di expressed satisfaction at the cultural ties with both the countries and pointed out that this exhibition has been the first Asian Bazaar in Kuwait to showcase tourism, culture and Asian business in cooperation with 10 Asian embassies organized by C network of Palms Hotel and spa.

He said that the aim of the exhibition is to create a platform for local and Asian businesses to showcase and promote their products and services in the Kuwaiti market and to connect businessmen in the two countries, introducing them to the available investment opportunities. He praised the contributions made by Asian embassies to help connect Kuwaiti and Asian communities together.

The bazaar showcased not only diversity, cultural and historical depth of different Asian countries, but also tourism opportunities, education services, consumer products, fashion, textiles, accessories and Asian restaurants. Ten embassies including Philippines, Pakistan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, China, Cambodia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Indonesia participated. Many travel agencies promoted Asian destinations, food and products and representatives from embassies were present to answer questions on trade and tourism. The event also saw many cultural performances.