Creative artists, representatives of the cities, included in the Creative Cities Network of UNESCO, take part in the Fair

For the first time representatives of UNESCO Creative Cities Network join the International Fair of Traditional Crafts. Gabrovo has joined the Creative Cities Network in 2017. Florianopolis (Brazil), Aswan (Egypt) and Weifang (China) are the cities from which three artists come to share with the visitors of Fair a small part of the cultural heritage of their countries.

Thiago Furtado is a visual artist, well known in the art society of his country as Valdi. He was born on the Brazilian island Florianopolis and has been engaged in graffiti since 2006.
The ocean is his main source of inspiration and the sensual feminine figures in his works expresses the beauty and admiration that the artist has for the uncontrollable forces of the ocean.

Raghda Hesham is from Aswan (Egypt). She makes jewels and accessories. During the Fair she will demonstrate how to make necklaces and bracelets out of natural stones and beads. Besides her skills Raghda Hesham will present in front of the visitors of the event and articles from other women craftsmen from Aswan: Nubian plates, mats, fans, made of natural materials, traditional hats, etc.

Wang Yongxun is from Weifang (China). He is a master of kites and president of Weifang Tiancheng Feiyuan Kite Co., Ltd.

The city of Weifang has been announced as the world capital of kites. It hosts the annual Weifang International Kite Festival, which first edition was in 1984. It is held on the 20^thof April and attracts tourists from all over the world. During the Fair Wang Yongxun will have a workshop for making of kites. Don’t miss to stop by his tent.