Friday, June 13, 2008

The Santa Fe International Folk Art Market


Celebrates its 5th Anniversary: July 12 & 13, 2008

The Santa Fe International Folk Art Market is the largest international folk art market in the world, and its success led to Santa Fe’s designation as a UNESCO City of Folk Art.

The Market hosts an annual festive, two-day event on Museum Hill in Santa Fe, New Mexico adjoining its partner, the Museum of International Folk Art.

There will be three UNESCO Award of Excellence of Excellence Booths at the 2008 Santa Fe International Folk Art Market:

  • South Asian Region Countries (SARC), Representative: Manjari Nirula Vice President of Craft Council of India. Representing work from the following countries: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal
  • AHPADA ASEAN Handicraft promotion and Development Association, Representative: Edric Ong. Representing work from the following countries: Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines
  • Central Asia Crafts Support Association (CASCA), Representative: Dinara Chochunbaeva. Representing work from the following countries: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kazahkstan

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