Award Ceremony – Traditional Sestaria Design Contest

On Monday, May 12, 2025,

The Timor-Leste Business Association (AEMTL) held a ceremony to award prizes at the Portuguese Cultural Center, in order to value the talent of craftspeople from 13 municipalities.

This competition is an initiative of the Timor-Leste Women Entrepreneurs Association (AEMTL), with support from Camões – Portuguese Cultural Center. The ceremony was attended by the Secretary of State for Arts and Culture, the Portuguese Ambassador to Timor-Leste, the Interim President of AEMTL, special guests, municipal AEMTL structures, and all competitors.

This special moment honors creativity, identity, and Timorese tradition. Congratulations to all participants; we all win because art knows no limits. Keep up the creativity and pride!

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