Exhibition commemorating Tourism Week Inaugurated in Herat 

Concurrently with Tourism Week, a seven-day exhibition showcasing handicrafts and artworks in Herat was inaugurated in the presence of the Consul General of the Republic of Turkey in Herat, the Director of Herat Information and Culture, and the Director of the Cooperation Agency of the Republic of Turkey at Ekhti al-Din Castle.

 

Al-Haj Mawlawi Ahmadullah Muttaqi, Herat province’s Information and Culture Director, mentioned that the exhibition featured a diverse array of artistic and craft pieces displayed in separate sections for women and men.

 

Mawlawi Muttaqi highlighted the participation of artisans and artists not only from Herat but also from Ghor, Badghis, Farah, and Nimroz provinces, showcasing their works and handicrafts.

 

The Information and Culture Director of Herat emphasized their efforts to enhance the promotion of local handicrafts and artworks.

 

Arafat Deniz, the head of Tika’s Herat office and the financial sponsor of the exhibition, mentioned support programs aimed at fostering the development of Afghan artists’ crafts and artworks.

 

Mawlawi Rahmatullah Mohammadi, Herat’s Tourism Department head, stated that the exhibition aimed to attract both domestic and foreign tourists while showcasing the province’s handicrafts and products.

 

The Herat Tourism Commissioner added that citizens could freely visit the exhibition and support the artists by purchasing desired items.

 

Participants welcomed the exhibition’s organization but stressed the importance of hosting similar events on a national and international scale.

 

Notably, the exhibition featured the handicrafts and artworks of Herati artists displayed across over 100 stalls, evenly split between 50 stalls for men and 50 stalls for women.