Saturday, October 20, 2007

off topic: Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA 2007) exhibition

LIMA 2007 or Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace exhibition at Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre

One of the largest airshows in the world, LIMA is a biennial event showcasing the latest advancements in the aviation industry. Visitors include senior government officials, both civil and military, and leaders of industry from Malaysia as well as other countries from the Asia-Pacific region. The four-hour flying display held is daily and attracts a large audience. To add to all this, seacrafts and submarines, another leading attraction, are displayed at the Awana Porto Malai.

Date: 4 - 8 December 2007

Located next to the Langkasuka Beach Resort is this 71,400-square-metre exhibition and conference centre known as Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC). The largest in Langkawi, it can accommodate up to 3,000 participants at one time. The centre is equipped with an exhibition hall, function room, lounge rooms, VIP suites, gallery and viewing deck. It is home to the top-notch annual event, Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA). It also hosts other events such as Travel Mart and Motor Show.