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PART 4. SECTOR SPECIFIC OVERVIEW 53 person significantly more money. However, they clearly pointed out that this duplication work should not be confused with creativity and that there was a serious need to support artists. 117 Chart 10: Mozambique: exports of Art Crafts (in thousand of US$) (in thousands of US) 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Mozambique exports from Art Crafts 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Source: UNCTAD global database on the creative economy Art Crafts A positive initiative is the organization of the National Art Crafts Fair by CEDARTE. In 2009, the third edition of the fair took place from 3–8 September in Maputo, bringing together more than 30 exhibitors showcasing more than 300 product lines of 100 per cent handmade quality items. According to the organizers, the event was successful and recorded sales amounting to over 720,000 meticais. Mozambique has a vast range of natural resources suitable for the craft production of handcrafts, along with a large pool of talented artisans and strong cultural traditions throughout the country. 118 Nairucu Arts is one active association established for the preservation and development of Makonde Art. The Makonde Art is typical of the North of Mozambique and it consists mainly of wood carvings made in ebony, sandal wood or light wood. 117 Stakeholders’ meeting, Maputo, 2 September 2008. 118 For further information, please visit www.cedarte.org.mz
54 PART 4. SECTOR SPECIFIC OVERVIEW Box 5: Nairucu Arts : promoting cooperation between Europe and Mozambique The Nairucu-Arts Art Craft Centre is located in Rapale, Nampula and has been inaugurated by the Chief Administrator of Rapale in 2009. Art and Craft objects of high quality for national and international markets are produced and sold to sustain the long term development activities of the Centre. To optimize the work the persons selected to work and specialized there are provided with a meal and a modest fellowship for a period of 3 years, renewable for a maximum of another 2 years to allow them to exploit fully their creativity. The activities will be sustained for the Centre to become self-sufficient. The aim is to build cultural heritage, to bridge culture, creative economy and education and to invest in talent and innovation. Sculptures and paintings from the Nairucu-Arts Centre - A Better Future Through Art - were exhibited to give a good overview of the current artistic production from the Centre, showing Makonde Art from Northern Mozambique. This event was opened by His Excellency Armando Emilio Guebuza, the President of the Republic of Mozambique. During a guided tour, representatives of Nairucu-Arts presented: Posters illustrating Mozambique history, geography and its natural attractions, the achievements realized by the country in the field of education and economic development, the Makonde art, the Nairucu-Arts Centre and its artists. The works included 22 Blackwood Sculptures, 2 Terracotta Sculptures and 7 Paintings. The President of Cultural Activities Committee of the United Nation Office at Geneva introduced the speeches given by the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva and the President of Mozambique. The exhibit was under the high patronage of Sergei Ordzhonikidze, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva and Frances Rodrigues, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Mozambique to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva and counted with the support of the Creative Economy Programme of UNCTAD. Fonte: Associação Nairuco Arts, http: www.nairuco-arts.org
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