Iran-Exhibition-Handicrafts
The 5th exhibition of handicrafts and traditional arts kicked off its work here Monday.
Governor General of the Hamedan province Behrouz Moradi in the inauguration ceremony said, "Hamedan province has a variety of the handicrafts which is an advantage for the province and can play a big role for country's construction."
He added handicrafts indicate historical and religious background of the province as well as national identity of the people.
Provincial head of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization Asadollah Bayat in his speech figured, "22 thousand people in 12 thousand and 848 handicrafts workshop are working in 80 fields."
Art works and handicrafts from 30 provinces of the country have been presented in the exhibition.