Salon de la Maison et du Jardin 2017 – Ile Maurice

The Annual Event – Le Grand Salon de la Maison et du Jardin was held between 25th – 29th October 2017 at Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre, Pailles. Open to the public for an Entry Ticket price at Rs. 50 for Adults and Rs. 25 for Children, the event is open between 10am till 7pm. A Shuttle (Navette) is also provided for free at Victoria Bus Station. (I wonder whether for kids/children, entry should had be free?? What do you think?)

For me, visiting the salon this year did not feature anything new. Same Exhibitors, same products, and they are even at the same stall location. For eg. had bought Orange-coloured cleaning cloth for Rs. 500 – buy 2 get 1 free, at the same stall, at the same location and with the same guy! (african guy speaking with Microphone). But this orange cleaning cloth looked to be a bestseller as almost many visitors I saw were carrying this product, post-purchase.

Les Exposants au salon de la maison svicc

The list of exhibitors present include:

Outdoor

Pepiniere Exotica

‘Marigold’ flower plants (yellow/orange) were priced at Rs. 100/pot. beautiful big ‘fleur geinda”

Resiglas – Pool

Nabridas Pool

Duraco

The salesperson selling Solar Water Heater were present again, at the same place. Asking the same question: “Monsier, ou ena Solar Water Heater kot ou?”. If you reply no, they will take down all your details (capture you as a sales lead).

Sales of Plastic Products at the entry of the Salon

Stall of Associated Textiles, Atlasware

Karcher

Last Year had purchased a Karcher product at a good price, together with some accessories. These guys are present for the 2017 edition of Salon de La Maison, and they are at the same place!

Albert Trading

Since I wanted to purchase some new Ceiling Lights etc, I had enquired at Albert Trading showroom at Venus, Port Louis, whether they have new collection. The salesgirl replied me that at Salon de la Maison, there will be the new products displayed. I went straight to their stall, but was a bit disappointed. No choices available of different designs. I preferred my nearby electrical appliances store / hardware store where had more choice.

Home Interior

Caunhye Plaza

5 Star Matress (Kalachand Bedding World)

Espace Ceramic

Neetoo Industries – Sliding Gate – Motorised, Roller Shutter etc.

Rajashthan Handloom House – Nice vintage furniture also displayed there. Mr. Anupam Jain (Events Director at RajasthanWorld Ltd) marketing New Arrival at the event, organised by PubliPromo.

Teak World – I enjoyed the Teak World display of their furniture, electrical appliances and create posters. Beautiful quotes.

Food Stalls

This time, got to taste Alouda/Sorbet, which was delicious. Price was Rs. 25. Was pleasantly surprised to see Dewa Dhollpuri present there, with Mr. Dewa, the owner himself present and serving the dhollpuri buyers. (at the time where i went). Delibake – Cafe & Bakery was present. Outside, near parking, there was a place selling Chicken Kebab Wrap / with Bread.

you can view more photos here, on the Facebook Page of Salon de la Maison et du Jardin: https://www.facebook.com/pg/SalonDeLaMaisonJardinIleMaurice/photos/?ref=page_internal

Press Coverage

LaCase had a stall. (Groupe La Sentinelle)

Radio One – Hassen Rojoa

I think Reunion 1 Ere – La Radio de la Reunion also did cover the event.

What do you think of Going to Annual event: Salon de la Maison?

Is it a Waste of Time and Money? Do you think the event should had Free Entry?

Feel Free to share out your views…