Ayurveda EXPO in July

by Sapumali GALAGODA

Ayurveda Expo 2011 an exhibition and symposium will be held from July 15-17. The exhibition mainly based on Yoga,Meditation, Food and Wellness will showcase and promote products and services in these sectors.

Handing over the token sponsorship by Principal Sponsor Dr. Victor Hettigoda, Chairman Siddalapa Group to Piyasena Gamage Minister of Indigenous Medicine during the Ayurveda Expo-2011 International Exhibition and Trade Fair launch at Hotel Hilton recently. Lal de Alwis, President NCCSL is also seen. Pic. Kavindra Perera.

The launch of Ayurveda Expo 2011 was held in Colombo last week, organised by the National Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (NCCSL) which was attended by Indigenous Medicine Minister Piyasena Gamage, Chairman Siddhalepa Group - Dr. Victor Hettigoda and the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourist Development Authority/Tourist Promotion Bureau, Dr. Nalaka Godahewa.

"One of the main objectives of this exhibition and symposium is to increase the volume of trade and investment on Ayurveda and the native healthcare sectors the world over said Senior Deputy President, NCCSL, Asoka Hettigoda. Ayurveda Expo 2011 is held to create awareness among the public, professionals, students, researchers and foreign delegates of the advanced treatment methods, products and services available.

A series of workshops and sessions on special topics related to ayurveda and indigenous medicine will be held during the exhibition by world renowned professionals.

A special area with all facilities will be allocated at Ayurveda 2011 for the Sri Lankan ayurveda professionals, businessmen, industrialists and investors to meet overseas delegates.

"Our objective in the ministry is to build a strong and healthy environment for the public and at the same time to build the ayurvedic industry. This year was named Ayurveda Year and had an ayurveda week from August 1-7." said Indigenous Medicine Minister, Piyasena Gamage.

The exhibition and symposium is organised by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka in association with the Ministries of Indigenous Medicine, Economic Development Industry & Commerce, Sri Lanka Tourism and Gem & Jewellery Authority. The sponsor, are Siddhalepa, Baraka, Link Natural products, Janet Nature's Secrets and the nature resort Tree of Life.