PH Artistry, Craftsmanship Shine at World’s Biggest Jewelry Fair in HK
Deputy Consul General Germinia V. Aguilar-Usudan (left), accompanied by Attaché Luz M. Iglesias (right), attended the opening ceremony of the 6th Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Hong Kong Diamond, Gem and Pearl at the AsiaWorld-Expo on 26 February 2019. (Hong Kong PCG photo)
HONG KONG 11 March 2019 – The Philippines presented its unique craftmanship at Hong Kong’s two back-to-back jewelry exhibitions organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) at the AsiaWorld Expo on 26 February-4 March 2019.
The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong, represented by Deputy Consul General Germinia V. Aguilar-Usudan, joined the opening ceremony of the 6th Hong Kong Diamond, Gem and Pearl, as one of the VIP guests. The opening ceremony was officiated by Hong Kong Legislative Council President Andrew Leung with HKTDC Executive Director Margaret Fong.
The second show, targeting retail consumers, was the 36th Hong Kong International Jewelry Show 2019, which ran from 28 February to 4 March 2019 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The twin expos featured 4,600 international exhibitors and jewelers from 48 countries and regions, making it the world's biggest jewelry fair.
At the 36th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, the Department of Trade and Industry brought exhibitors from the Meycauayan Jewelry Industry Association, Inc. which featured exquisitely crafted jewelry with filigree and Filipino-inspired designs.
Jewelmer Joaillerie, the Philippines’ leading producer of golden South Sea pearls, is also one of the Philippine exhibitors. The jewelry company has been participating at the show for more than 20 years.
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez visited the Philippine exhibitors at the jewelry show and met with HKTDC Executive Director Margaret Fong at the sidelines of the event.
During the meeting, both officials discussed initiatives to enhance Philippines-Hong Kong trade relations, especially in design, creative arts, professional services, and supporting businesses particularly small and medium enterprises in going global. END
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez (third from left), accompanied by Deputy Consul General Germinia V. Aguilar-Usudan and Vice Consul (Commercial) John Paul Iñigo (second from left and leftmost, respectively), met with Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Executive Director Margaret Fong (second from left) at the sidelines of the 36th Hong Kong International Jewellery Show on 28 February 2019. Also in the photo is HKTDC Assistant Executive Director Stephen Liang. (Hong Kong PCG photo)
(Clockwise from left) Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez and Deputy Consul General Germinia V. Aguilar-Usudan (second from right and leftmost) at the Jewelmer booth. Also in photo are Group Executive Vice-President of Karamar Corporation (Jewelmer), Mr. Jacques Christophe Branellec, and Hong Kong Trade Development Council Deputy Executive Director Benjamin Chau (second from left and rightmost, respectively), DTI Secretary Lopez and HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Chau with the exhibitors from the Meycauayan Jewelry Industry Association Inc., and the Meycauayan Jewelry Industry Association Inc. booth display featuring exquisitely crafted jewelry with filigree and Filipino-inspired designs. (Hong Kong PCG photo)
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