The first-ever Lifestyle Expo in Mumbai (LEM) was inaugurated at a dazzling ceremony held at the Grand Hyatt. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), in co-operation with the Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of Guangdong Province (GD-DOFTEC), LEM 2010 is being held at Grand Hyatt Exhibition Ground from October 28-30, 2010.
The Opening Ceremony was officiated by Mr Donald Tsang, Chief Executive of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. He is currently visiting India along with a high-level delegation of business leaders from Hong Kong. This is the highest-level visit of any Hong Kong government official to India since Hong Kong's reunification with China in 1997. Also present on the occasion were Mr Huang Huahua, Guangdong Governor, People's Government of Guangdong Province and Mr Fred Lam, Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council. The Chief Guest of the Opening Ceremony was Mr Rajendra Jawaharlal Darda, Honourable Minister of Industries, Government of Maharashtra.
The Gala Dinner featured fashion parades showcasing outfits from some of the top fashion designers from Hong Kong and Guangdong, including Henry Lau and Barney Cheng from Hong Kong, and Lin Zihan and Yang Liu from Guangdong. Cultural and entertainment performances blending the talents of Indian and Chinese artists were also part of the evening's programme. Also present on the occasion was Mr Suresh Hirayenna Shetty, Honorable Minister of Public Health and Family Welfare, Environment, Protocol and Additional Charge of Sports and Youth Welfare, Government of Maharashtra.
LEM 2010 presents Indian companies with a wide range of quality lifestyle products from leading suppliers in Hong Kong and Guangdong Province. A unique trade show being held for the first time in India, LEM 2010 is focused on high-quality products and brands aiming to build new business partnerships between Indian retailers and manufacturers from Hong Kong and Guangdong. It features more than 160 suppliers across various product segments including Consumer Electronics and Electrical Appliances, Gifts & Premiums, Household Products, and Fashion & Fashion Accessories.
Lifestyle Expo Mumbai 2010