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International
Gem & Jewellery Fair - Sri Lanka |
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Ceylinco
to organize gem fair for 2nd time |
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THE
Colombo show, Sri Lanka's premier international gem and
Jewellery trade fair was inaugurated in 2005, a press
release said,
Despite skepticism, the debut earned the recognition of
a successful event from all concerned. Now the Colombo
show is listed in the calendar of international gem and
jewellery trade faire. Among other leading annual fairs.
This year Ceylinco Gem corp. international Ltd plans to
host an even bigger event with active participation of
local and foreign exhibitors. Booth reservation for the
2006 show started immediately after the first show with
all the participants lining up to register, looking forward
'enthusiastically' for an optimistic exhibition. Many
new companies from Madagascar, Vietnam an Tanzania, have
communicated their interest in addition to Myanmar, Thailand,
India and Singapore who have already confirmed their participation.
The Colombo show will provide the opportunity for local
entrepreneurs a 'well deserved' international exposure,
helping them to diversify their sales strategies. Sri
Lanka's stars in jewellery production will display their
products as Colombo show 2006.
"The organizers wish to exhibit the quality, range
and design capabilities of our jewellery with a view to
help create a centre, growing with world trends."
Many visitors are expected for the
show this time. Individual exhibitors will be sending
personnel invitations to their clientele. "Our
marketing plan has helped us to reach leading buyers
and industry representatives from all over the world.
We have successfully penetrated in to new areas and
a delegation comprising government officials, VIP guests
and gem traders from China, Hon Kong, and Taiwan are
expected to visit us," the communiqué said.
"he Middle East region
is also a focused area in our plans. This time India
will be a major visiting group according to confirmed
arrangements. This trade fair is held at the Sirima
Bandaranaike Memorial International Convention Hall.
Highlights of the show would be the exclusive pavilions
representing the gem bearing and producing regions of
the country and the traditional handcrafted jewellery
produced in Sri Lanka.
Myanmar is expected to display an array of ruby set
jewellery from their county. The Sri Lanka produced
diamond set jewellery of high international standards
will be another attraction. Renowned gemological educational
institutions have a been invited to participate along
with modern, precision tools, machines and equipment
dealers to the show
There will be seminars of educational
value providing the opportunity for those attending
to get an insight in to some of the recent trends an
developments in the gem and jewllery industry.
Ceylinco Gem Corp international
Ltd is the principal sponsor with the Association of
Gem and jewellery industry as the co-sponsors. Enterprise
Development Minister has nominated officials from the
ministry, NGJA and the EDB to serve in the Advisory
Board of the Colombo show, it will also be represented
by Customs. Foreign Ministry and other leading personalities
in the local gem industry.
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Daily
News, 02 February 2006 - Colombo Show at BMICH in May. |
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Colombo show Sri Lanka's premier international Gem and
Jewellery Trade Fair, will be held from May 18 to 21
at the BMICH.
Many new companies from Madagascar, Vietnam, Tanzania,
have communicated their interest in addition to Myanmar,
Thailand, India and Singapore who have already confirmed
their participation, at the event this year.
The Colombo Show will provide the opportunity for the
local entrepreneurs a international exposure, helping
them to diversify their sales strategies.
VIP guests and gem traders from China, Hong Kong and
Taiwan are expected to participate. "The Middle
East region is also a focused area in our plans. This
time India will be a major visiting group according
to confirmed arrangements" an official said.
Renowned gemological educational institutions have been
invited to participate along with modern, precision
tools, machines and equipment deals to the show.
Ceylinco Gem Corp International
Ltd is the principal sponsor with the Association
of Gem and Jewellery Industry acting as the co-sponsors.
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The
Colombo Show - a new direction in tourism |
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The "Colombo Show" which was inaugurated in
2005, as a solo effort by the Ceylinco Group to promote
the gem and jewellery industry has won international
acclaim and appears on the international calendar of
the gem and jewellery industry, said Deputy Chairman
of Ceylinco Gem Corp International Ltd, Harin de Silva.
Three Ministers have responded positively to assist
in making the forthcoming Colombo Show 2006 a grand
success. In addition the Association of the Gem and
Jewellery Industry has also come in as a co-sponsor.
Ministers Rohitha Bogollagama, Anura Bandaranaike and
Mangala Samaraweera have undertaken to provide the necessary
support from organisations under their ministries to
promote the Colombo Show both as an international event
and also as a new direction for tourism development,
he said.
"Representatives from Customs, Export Development
Board, National Gem and Jewellery Authority and the
Ministry of Enterprise Development, enriched the proceedings
of the first meeting of the advisory board," de
Silva told a news conference last week.
Over 200 exhibitors are expected to participate at the
Colombo Show and lectures on the latest technologies
will also conducted. In addition there will be an auction
sale of rough stones brought into the country for the
show and these could be purchased by locals as well,
he noted
Among the countries that have confirmed their participation
are Madagascar, Vietnam, Tanzania, Myanmar, Thailand,
India, China, Hongkong and Singapore.
The improvement in the security situation and the peace
talks re-starting soon have helped in promoting the
show, he stressed.
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Ceylinco
Jewellery show wins acclaim |
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By
Brian Tissera |
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The 'Colombo Show' was inaugurated
in 2005, solely as an effort by the Ceylinco Group
to promote Sri Lanka as a destination for Gems and
Jewellery.
Although there were some fears about its success,
the show finally won international acclaim, said Deputy
Chairman of Ceylinco Gem Corp International Ltd, Harin
de Silva at a media briefing held recently.
However, the response for the Colombo Show 2006 has
been very positive and many sponsors including the
Association of the Gem and Jewellery Industry, with
a membership of over 1000. The Minister of Enterprise
Development and Investment promotion, Rohitha Bogollgama,
Minister of Tourism, Anura Bandaranaike and Foreign
Minister Mangala Samaraweera have provided positive
responses to requests for State support for the show.
The first meeting of the advisory committee was held
on the same day and was attended by representatives
of Customs, Ministry of Enterprise Development, Export
Development Board, National Gem and Jewellery Authority,
among others.
The improvement in the security situation with peace
talks to be held shortly has also helped in promoting
this event, he added. Many new companies have confirmed
their participation, noteworthy being new entrants
Madagascar, Vietnam and Tanzania in addition to Myanmar,
Thailand, India, China, Hongkong, and Singapore.
In addition to over 200 exhibitors, a series of lectures
on the latest technologies will also be part of the
show. An auction sale of rough stones brought in by
foreign participants will also take place and could
be purchased by locals or foreigners. Special focus
will also be provided to local gem producing areas.
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Daily
News, 23 January 2006 - "Colombo Gem Show from May
18" |
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Sri Lanka's
premiere International Gem and Jewellery Trade Fair
will be held from May 18 to 21 at the BMICH Colombo
for the second consecutive year. This year's the show
has been listed in Sri Lanka's International calendar
of events.
"With resounding success of the
debut event last year the organizers are planning
to make this year's event truly international with
an increased number of participants and visitors from
overseas," an official of the organizing committee
of the show said.
One of the salient features of the
first show was that it was open to local visitors.
"Sri Lankan traders are gaining the experience
in participating international trade fairs and exhibitions
overseas and the industry welcome local exhibitions.
The show is conducted under the guidance
of an Advisory Board consisting of trade, industry
organizations and nominees from relevant government
bodies.
The Minister of Enterprise Development
and Investment promotion has already issued directives
to the ministry officials, National Gem and jewellery
Authority and the Export Development Board in this
regard.
"Traders who participated at
last year's show are very enthusiastic and have shown
a keen interest in the event," covenor of the
Colombo Show, Tennekone Rusuripala said.
Organizers are planning to solicit
the cooperation of the Foreign Ministry to give the
widest publicity to the fair and attract many visitors
from overseas.
The newly formed association
of Gem and Jewellary Industry are the co-sponsors
of the Colombo Show.
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The
Colombo Show A Resounding Success |
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The Sri Lankan media
reports confirm the great success of The Colombo Show.
It is reported as an unprecedented event in the Gem
and Jewellery industry history of Sri Lanka , and as
an augury for Sri Lanka to step into international standard
shows.
It has beaten all records in respect of participation
sales and visitor numbers
A remarkable feature was the re-registration of all
exhibitors on the last day of the show for the next
year. An indication of the confidence reposed in the
success of The Colombo Show.
he organizers plan to introduce several new features
in their next show to be held during the same period.
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Picture Shows the first registration for “The Colombo
Show” in 2006
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Caption
of the photo from left |
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Mr. T. Rusiripala
– Director/Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Sharon Jayawardane
– Secretary, Mr. M. Abdul Gafoor – General Manager of
Gem Paradise, Mr. Hiran de Silva – Deputy Chairman of
Ceylinco Capital Ltd., |
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"Daily
News" 13th October 2005 - 'Colombo Show' gets international
listing |
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Sri Lanka's international Gem and Jewellery Trade Fair
"The Colombo Show" which had its debut in
May this year has been listed in the international Trade
Fair and Conference Guide 2006 and Trade Fair Calendar
in J-Met on line to be publicised worldwide.
The Next "Colombo Show" is scheduled to be
held at the BMICH convention Centre new wing, halls
(A) and (B) from May 18 to 21, 2006.
Arrangements are being made by the show organisers to
promote the show internationally and increase the participation
of buyers and visitors and increase the number of exhibitors
as well.
Ceylinco Gem Corp International Limited as the principal
sponsor is taking steps to broaden the Advisory board
of the show by incorporating the newly formed Association
of Gem and Jewellery Industry into the advisory board.
As the newly formed association is a body fully representative
of the industry in Sri Lanka, It's hoped that this step
will auger well for The Colombo Show.
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"Jewellery
News Asia" September 2005 - New trade fair in Sri
Lanka - The Colombo Show |
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New trade fair, The Colombo
Show, was held at the Convention and Exhibition
Center at the Bandaranayake Memorial International
Convention Hall in Colombo, Sri Lanka for
the first time from May 9 to 11, 2005. Booths
in 2005 were 125 and expected to increase
to over 200 in 2006.
Visitors at the fair were mainly from Asia
and some from the UK, France, Germany, director
and chief operating officer of the organizer,
Ceylinco Gem Corp International Ltd in Colombo.
Tennekoon Rusiripala, said. "Visitors
included an official delegation from Idar-Oberstein,
Germany led by the city's mayor."
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Ceylinco Gem Corp plans to market through participation
in international trade fairs - Intergem, Inhorgenta
and Basel World - as well as through advertisements
in trade magazines. |
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Ceylinco Gem Corp
expects record number of participants, plans to arrange
for one-to- one business meetings |
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The
Colombo Show’ to foster gem trade
The principal sponsor of ‘The
Colombo Show’, Ceylinco Gem Corp International
Ltd., yesterday confirmed that a record number of foreign
participants representing several gem purchasing countries
are expected at the mega event to be held in May 9 -11
at BMICH in Colombo.
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GGL
conducts Off-Premise Testing in Sri Lanka in May - www.gubelinlab.com |
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The Colombo Show, a new international gem and jewellery
trade fair organised by Ceylinco GemCorp International
Limited, will be held from May 9 to 11 at the New Convention
and Exhibition Centre of the Bandaranayake Memorial
International Convention Hall in Colombo. The Gübelin
Gem Lab has accepted the invitation to offer mobile
testing service before and during the show (from May
6 to 11) and to contribute several lectures and presentations
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"The
Island" 27th April 2005 - "Ceylinco Gem Corp
expects record number of participants..." |
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"The
Island" 22nd March 2005 - "International Gem
& Jewellery fair to boost industry".... |
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"Sunday
Island" 20th March 2005 - "Special package for
Lanka's first -ever mid-year Gem show" ..... opens
in Colombo with foreign participation. |
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"Daily
News" 18th March 2005 - "The colombo show international
gem and jewellery trade fair will be held from may 9-11
at BMICH." |
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"Sunday
Leader" 20th March 2005 - "International Gem
& jewellery Trade Fair from May 9 - 11 ... |
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"Daily
News" 04th March 2005" - "Ceylinco GemCorp
to collaborate with laboratory" |
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"Sunday
Leader" 06th Marc 2005 - "Top gemmologist to
visit Sri Lanka - Dr. DANNIEL Nyfelley - Guebelin Gem
Laboratory" |
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"Daily
News" 22nd March 2005 - " The Colombo Show international
gem and jewellery trade fair will be held from May 9 to
11 at the BMICH" |
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Myanmar
Times 13 - 258
Colombo gems fair attracts Yangon traders
By May Thandar
Win
GEMS and jewellery traders from Myanmar will, for the
second year, participate in an industry trade show in
the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo. This year's event,
called the Colombo Show, will take place from May 9
to 11.
"This is a good chance for Myanmar traders to make
new contacts and learn about new technologies, as there
will be traders from other countries," said U Sein
Win Hlaing, the secretary general of the Union of Myanmar
Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
More than 10 Myanmar gem companies will participate
this year, up from only two last year, he said.
The federation will be responsible for helping the traders
transport their gemstones and jewellery to the fair,
and for inspecting the exhibits before and after the
show.
"The traders do not need to pay tax before they
go but they will have to pay tax for the gems sold at
the show after they have come back to Myanmar,"
said U Sein Win Hlaing.
Myanmar traders will mainly exhibit the country's famous
Mogok rubies, pearls, sapphires and jade.
"Traders not only from Sri Lanka but also from
other countries are very interested in Myanmar rubies,"
said Mr Tennekoon Rusiripala, the director of the Ceylinco
Gem Corporation.
The corporation is the trade show's main sponsor and
one of the biggest companies in Sri Lanka.
"Myanmar has good raw materials, and there are
many world-renowned gem laboratories in Sri Lanka, so
if the two countries can collaborate it will be advantageous
to us both," Mr Rusiripala told Myanmar Times in
Yangon last week.
He said Myanmar should learn to use gem heat-treating
technology, which is quite advanced in Sri Lanka.
Myanmar should add value to natural gemstones with proper
technology, rather than selling raw stones, and Myanmar
gem trader should also have more international exposure,
he said.
Ma Soe Nan Thi, the managing
director of She Shines Gems and Jewellery, said the
company will participate in the gem show for the first
time this year, which will give them the chance to
explore new markets and make new contacts.
The quality of Myanmar gems is unrivalled, but advanced
techniques in heat treating gems and designing jewellery
need to be utilised if the products are to penetrate
international markets, she said.
Gem companies from India and Thailand will also participate
in the show. More than 150 companies are expected
to take part.
Sri Lanka also plans to arrange special travel rates
for participants and for those interested in travelling
to the show.
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The
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New trade fair in Sri Lanka
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