BASD exhibition for small entrepreneurs and handicraft in downtown Beirut

The Beirut Association for Social Development (BASD) organised its eleventh exhibition entitled “Afkart” to support traditional Lebanese art and crafts, small and medium enterprises and to help them in their marketing efforts.  The exhibition took place over fifteen consecutive days and was held in downtown Beirut.  It included various products such as paintings, traditional clothes, accessories, home utensils, handbags and food.  Some of the exhibitors spoke to the Al Mustakbal newspaper and noted the importance of this exhibition which is a source of income to many people.  
Source: Al-Mustaqbal 27 June 2013