Ministry MCI Visits the Group of Creative Woman in the Municipality of Manatuto

Manatuto Ilimanu, February 6, 2025

The Minister of Commerce and Industry Mr. Nino Pereira met with a group of women from Ilimanu, Laclo and Manatuto, who produce traditional weaving products such as (tetum; homan biti, kohe, lafatik, bote, pasta, sapeo and kakehe) made from akadiru tahan. These groups consist of four (4) groups with the artistic and economic value.

These women have lived from weaving activities and the local knowledge they have become a heritage from generation to generation.

“This is part of how they can be encouraged to sustain their activities, including how to expand their businesses, which we continue to monitor, we see the difficulties they face, it is important that their activities continue to function,” Said MCI Minister, Ilmanu, (06/02/2025).

Minister Nino highlighted that this is part of the economic development activities that are taking place in the communities, because it requires the participation of all components, especially the communities.

 

 

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