Title: The Philippines is proud
1 The Philippines is proud to host the 1st
AHPADA ASEAN Handicraft Promotion Development
Association INTERNATIONAL ARTS CRAFTS EXPO
November 22-25, 2007 SMX, Mall of Asia, Bay
Area MetroManila, Philippines
2THEME
3 ABOUT AHPADA ASEAN Handicraft Promotion
Development Association
Established in 1981 Mission To preserve
and improve the status of craftspeople within
and outside the Asia-Pacific Region. Object
ive To reinforce the status of crafts as an
integral and important part of cultural and
economic life. Activities Cultural
exchanges, training initiatives, exhibits,
workshops, seminars, technical assistance in
design and development
4ABOUT AHPADA
Todate, AHPADA is composed of 145 members from
the ten ASEAN member countries consisting of
government and private institutions, companies
and organizations involved in the promotion and
development of the arts and crafts industry.
5 AHPADA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Honorary Chairman Khun Surapee
Rojanavongse THAILAND President
Dr. Mina T. Gabor PHILIPPINES Vice
President Zainal Arshad bin Haji Abdul
Rahman BRUNEI DARUSSALAM Honorary Secretary
Y.M. Raja Datin Paduka Fuziah binti Raja Tun
Uda MALAYSIA
6 AHPADA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AHPADA BOARD MEMBERS Mr. Seung Kimyonn
CAMBODIA Dr. Rudy Ch Lengkong INDONESIA Ms.
Chanthao Pathammavong Thiphasane LAO PDR Mr.
Edric Ong (Immediate Past President)
MALAYSIA Ms. Cherie Aung-Khin MYANMAR Ms. Rose
D. Teodoro PHILIPPINES Mr. Galen S.H. Hogan
SINGAPORE Mr. Nguyen Vu Kien VIETNAM AHPADA
REGIONAL SECRETARIAT Executive Director Dr.
Supanee Chayabutra THAILAND
7THREE MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE EVENT
BUSINESS FORUM Coinciding with the Exhibition is
the Business Forum that will provide an
opportunity for participants and guests to share
knowledge and best practices in the crafts
sector. Arts and crafts experts, noted artists
and designers, and foreign buyers from all over
the world will join as Speakers and Panelists.
8THREE MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE EVENT
CULTURAL EVENTS Craft Demonstrations Cultural
Performances
9CULTURAL PERFORMANCES
- Each country is allowed a one hour presentation
at the Exhibit Area. - Slots are available for reservation for country
presentations as follows - Morning Shows 1000 am to 100 pm
- Afternoon Shows- 400 pm to 600 pm
10TARGET PARTICIPANTS
- 1. COUNTRY PAVILIONS
- AHPADA / ASEAN Member Countries
- Government institutions in-charge of the
promotion and development of arts and crafts - 2. MARKET SELLING AREA
- AHPADA / ASEAN Member Countries
- Government and non-government entities in-charge
of marketing and promotion of arts and crafts - Associations, companies, businesses, and
individuals in the arts and crafts industry.
11PARTICIPATION COSTS
- EXHIBITION 22- 25 November
- COUNTRY PAVILLIONS
- US 200/sq.m.
- 1 unit Raw Space Minimum 25 sq.m.US5,000
- Special Promotional Package
- For 1 unit raw space of 60 sq. m., you get
additional 12 sq. m. free - For 2 units raw space of 120 sq. m., you get
additional 24 sq. m.
12PARTICIPATION COSTS
- AREA US 200/sq.m.
- Standard Booth Stand 6 sq. m. US1,200
- Booth Entitlements
- 2 x 3 m. booth space
- Fascia Board with name of Company, Logo and booth
no. - Two (2) Fluorescent lights, 40 watts
- One (1) Convenience outlet, 15 amp.
- One (1) 6 sq. m. Carpet
- One (1) Table
- Two (2) Chairs
13PARTICIPATION COSTS
THE BUSINESS FORUM Nov. 22-25 (10 am
5pm) Registration Fee US 12/ person/ day
for international participants Php 500/
person/ day for local participants
14TARGET PARTICIPANTS
- 3. BUSINESS FORUM
- Institutions and individuals either practicing
their crafts or interested in the development of
arts and crafts - Producers and buyers of arts and crafts
- Educational institutions responsible for the
training and education of artists and artisans - Students of arts and crafts and others interested
in similar activities
15CONFIRMED COUNTRY PARTICIPANTS
Todate, 15 countries have confirmed their
participation at this international event with
others to be confirmed as follows
- ASEAN
- COUNTRIES
- Brunei
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Lao PDR
- Malaysia
- Myanmar
- Philippines
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- OTHER
- COUNTRIES
- Canada
- Hawaii
- Japan
- Maldives
- Sri Lanka
16TO BE CONFIRMED COUNTRY PARTICIPANTS
- OTHER
- COUNTRIES
- Australia
- Bangladesh
- China
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- OTHER
- COUNTRIES
- India
- Pakistan
- Russia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Tunisia
17PROPOSED PROGRAMME
November 2007 20 - 21 Plotting and Ingress of
Exhibits Pre-Event Tours 21 (PM) Welcome
Reception 22 Opening Ceremony
22-25 1st AHPADA
International Arts and Crafts Expo Exhibition
Business Forum Cultural Events 25 Closing
Ceremony Egress of Exhibits Post-Event
Tours
18NATIONAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
CHAIR
Department of Tourism National Lead Implementing
Agency
CO-CHAIRS
VICE-CHAIR
CO-PRESENTOR
19 THANK YOU !