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MIN VISITHURU SRI LANKA: A NEW BEGINNING
Ornamental fish has been a symbol of quality of life styles in advanced civilizations, since ancient times. Over the years, the art of breeding, rearing and keeping ornamental fish developed in to a modern business and was transformed in to a great source of wealth and foreign exchange for countries endowed with the right conditions. |
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MIN VISITHURU SRI LANKA 2005 Min Visithuru Sri Lanka 2005, the international exhibition of ornamental fish, aquatic plants and accessories organized by the National Aquaculture Development Authority of Sri Lanka (NAQDA) is scheduled to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 02-05, June 2005. NAQDA organizes this event in collaboration with the Export Development Board of Sri Lanka (EDB), the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) and Aquarium Fish and Aquatic Plants Associations. Several other organizations such the Hotel Corporation of Sri Lanka, the Sri Lankan Airlines (the National Career), the Sri Lanka Tourist Board and many other government and private agencies including provincial governments have offered to provide sponsorships in various ways to make this event a success. Hence the event is truly a joint endeavour participated by all parties who are catering to the industry. VENUE The venue of the Min Visithuru Sri Lanka 2005 is the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC). The Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC) has been the host for many international events conducted in Sri Lanka. It is situated in close proximity to the business centre in Colombo surrounded by leading hotels in the city, overlooking the beautiful Beira Lake. It has a multi-purpose, air-conditioned exhibition and convention centre with a total column-free layout (Floor Plan of the Min Visithuru Sri Lanka 2005). It offers 40,000 sq. ft. of column free space for easy assembly, installation and dismantling of any type of machinery, sensitive equipment etc.
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SRI LANKA: THE IDEAL CHOICE
Sri Lanka has the distinction of being the first country in the world to collect and trade ornamental fish from the wild since the 1930s, an industry that is continued to date.
Sri Lanka is blessed with both tropical and cold climatic conditions. The pure and cool waters cascading from mountainous regions in the hill country and flowing in to streams and rivers, forms the ideal resource base for breeding and rearing a wide range of endemic and exotic ornamental fish species and aquatic plants.
A highly improved road network, efficient transport and telecommunication facilities, simplified export formalities and tax concessions, makes Sri Lanka the ideal destination for investors too.
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REGISTRATON
Registration has begun. There are 100 stalls to be allocated on a 'first come-first
served' basis. The stall rate for overseas exhibitors is US $ 500 per 9 sq meters.
Deadline for registration for international exhibitors is 15th May 2005.
Iternational exhibitors can use the Registraion Form either by mailing the duly
filled form to the contact address given below or by sending it via email Upon
receiving the registration form, the organizing committee will individually contact
the eligible exhibitors and will inform them regarding methods of payment and
future arrangements.
Visitors to this exhibition may indicate their willingness to participate using
the Registration form.
Contact details for registration are as follows
Organizing Committee,
Min Visithuru Sri Lanka 2005,
National Aquaculture Development Authority of Sri Lanka (NAQDA),
758, Baseline Road ,
Colombo 09.
Sri Lanka
TEL: 94-11-2675316-8 or 94-11-4721676
FAX: 94-11-2675434
email: aqua3@eureka.lk
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SEMINAR The event is associated with a half a day seminar with contributions from international resource persons. The seminar will be held in the Auditorium of The Export Development Board of Sri Lanka . The international participants can indicate their willingness to participate in the Registraion Form attached here. The registration fee for the seminar will be SLR.2000.00 per individual. The seminar will cover topics relating to main areas of breeding, diseases and marketing. Detailed agenda of the seminar will be announced later. |
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TRAVELLING AND AIRFARES Sri Lankan Airlines, the Official Airline for the event has offered special package for international participants to Min Visithuru Sri Lanka 2005.
- Discount of 15% on the lowest market fare to all participant to the event
- All delegates flying on this special fare will get full frequent flyer points
Contacts:
Sri Lankan Airlines Ltd. Level 21,
East Tower , World Trade Centre,
Echelon Square, Colombo 01,
Sri Lanka.
Tel : 94 (0) 19 7331374 Fax : 94 (0) 197335144
email:chinthakaw@srilanka.aero |
