Thousands of visitors visited the Ministry of Tourism, Commerce and Industry's 6-day expo and discount market on May 19th to 24th, 2008, to celebrate the 6th Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence.
President of the Parliament Fernando de Araujo (dark suit, left) and Independence Proclaimer Xavier Amaral (light suit) cut the ribbon at the official opening of Baza..a..a..ar 2008 as Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao and Minister of Tourism, Commerce and Industry, Gil Alves, watch
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Fernando de Araujo, Xavier Amaral and Gil Alves meet one of the handicrafts exhibitors
President Jose Ramos Horta and MTCI Director of Finance Administration, Antonio de Araujo chat to one of the stall holders.
Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao admires East Timorese craftsmanship
Director of Industry, Manuel Alves (left), invites Fernando de Araujo, Xavier Amaral and Gil Alves to purchase some handmade terracotta pots from Manatuto District.
President Jose Ramos Horta congratulates a Timorese women's group on their display of hand woven "tais"
President Jose Ramos Horta and Gil Alves looking at the G&E Timor Tourism Directory.
Customers queue patiently to receive their $16 bags of rice at the discount market
Expo visitors take a break in the shade
A satisfied customer heads home
