FESPAD art exhibition starts off on low key

As part of this year’s dance festive event, FESPAD organized an art exhibition that started Tuesday at Amahoro stadium in Remera. Many artists are however complaining that sales have been completely low citing the Frw500 entrance fee and poor publicity as the main cause. There are approximately 13 stands of African art pieces on sale which includes African wear, hand woven baskets (ubuseke), bags, interior decorations and African shoes. On Tuesday, only about a dozen shoppers could be seen in the stadium.
Arts and crafts exhibitors at the FESPAD festival say few people are buying their products because of a Frw500 entrance fee and little promotion of the event at Amahoro Stadium. (Photo/T. Kisambira).
Arts and crafts exhibitors at the FESPAD festival say few people are buying their products because of a Frw500 entrance fee and little promotion of the event at Amahoro Stadium. (Photo/T. Kisambira).
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