By Ricky Laxa
Staff Writer
Masterclass Company Kuwait will organize the 5th Asian Bazaar 2023 in Kuwait on the 29th of September at the ground and mezzanine floors of Al Salam Mall in Salmiyah from 10 in the morning till 10 in the evening. The event will be participated by Asian Embassies and their respective communities showcasing information, services, products, tourism, culture, and food.
Asian Bazaar organized since 2010 from its very first exhibition at the In and Go Hotel Ballroom in Kuwait City, followed by 2012 in Al Zumorroda Hall, Al Hashemi Ballroom of Radisson Blu Hotel in 2014 and Grand Ballroom of the Palms Hotel in 2018. 2019 scheduled event was cancelled due to the emergence of Covid 19. “We wanted the local and foreign nationals to have easy access to the event and for that reason the 5th Asian Bazaar will be held in public on a non-working day Friday” stated Ricky Laxa, Bazaar Organizer.
23 embassies from Asia have been invited to join the bazaar and so far, nine have confirmed to participate with 20 local vendors. 50 tables have been allocated for products and services exhibition and 15 for food and related services with 15 tables for the participating embassies. Among the highlights of the event will include an official opening by representative from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassadors and Mr. Faizal Al Mutairi General Manager and CEO of Masterclass Company. Cultural performances, raffle draws, games for the public and videos showcasing tourism from the embassies and promotional clips from sponsors and participating companies.
H.E the Ambassador of Vietnam in Kuwait is the consultant to the event. Pakistan will showcase a two-hour cultural presentation with other participating embassies. Friendi Mobile is one of the major sponsors of the event and will celebrate its anniversary in the same event and will give out prizes to its subscribers. DJs of Mega Love Radio will be hosting the said event.