including exquisite attires
With the aim of spreading Indian culture and strengthening ties between Guyana and India, Indian national, M.P. Singh has brought India Expo to Guyana.The exposition showcases a wide range of Indian made products at affordable prices, including exquisite attires, accessories, antique furniture and Murtis.Exquisite saris on display at the India ExpoIndia Expo will be in Guyana for three weeks (October 11 to October 22) at the building to the east of the La Penitence Market.While the exposition comprises items for the entire family, the organizer Singh explained that the target group is ladies. Many of the items on display could be used for Diwali, mere weeks away.This is the first time India Expo has come to Guyana and it is anticipated to be an annual event. The exposition was opened on October 11 and has been well received by patrons, many of whom find the prices affordable in comparison to some popular local stores.According to Singh, setting up India Expo in Guyana was done to satisfy demands made by Guyanese who visited similar expositions held in neighbouring Suriname. He related that 50 percent of the Guyanese population is East Indian, as such the market exists.He noted that on the first day of the exposition, before the doors were opened, over 100 persons were waiting to enter. Singh related that it is pleasing to see that many Guyanese are interested in the Indian culture.“Just like Zee TV spreading the Indian culture, through trade and exchange between the two countries, we are spreading the Indian culture,” Singh said. |