China Handicrafts Show in Muharraq from May 26

Manama: Dragon City, Bahrain’s flagship wholesale and retail shopping destination, located in Diyar Al Muharraq, announced the holding of “China Handicrafts Show” from May 26-28.

It will be inaugurated with an opening ceremony tomorrow, in the presence of senior officials from Diyar Al Muharraq, the Head of China Handicraft Delegation, and visitors of Dragon City.

The ceremony will include a live demonstration of the intricate art of Chinese pottery making and other live performances. The Chinese Handicraft Show is part of Dragon City’s Summer Surprise Month launched on May 18.

An exhibition will be held displaying 12 different types of handcrafted Chinese products. The products are supplied by 30 different handicraft suppliers and include glass made artworks, embroidered merchandise, scarves, golden and silverware coins, different types of Chinese teas, cloisonné decorated collectibles, and many more.

Patrick Zheng Shuo, General Manager of Chinamex Bahrain Management Company, the operating company of Dragon City, said, “With Dragon City not only being a commercial hub, rather an all-inclusive destination, one where the Chinese culture is elaborated upon in extensive, intricate detail, it is with great pleasure and pride that we welcome everyone to the ‘China Handicraft Show’.”

To add to the celebratory nature of the festival during the Summer Surprise Month, customers who shop at the participating outlets will receive one scratch & win card for every BD 20 they spend, with the chance of winning instant prizes. The prizes include cell phones and tickets to Dubai from Cathay Pacific Airways among many other prizes.  

“Our visitors will have the pleasure of examining the art of pottery making up-close as members of the China Handicraft delegation will be presenting live shows at different time intervals,” he added.      

To round off the two days event, Dragon City’s Management will hold an awards ceremony on May 29, for the participating members from the China Handicraft Delegation in appreciation of their efforts.