Scuba Diver Australasia Magazine + ALERTDIVER Issue 07/2015 | Page 10

# Connect with us uw3some uw3some. com/ ADEX TAKES THE FORBIDDEN CITY BY STORM The longest running dive show in Asia, ADEX, continued its growing success in China for the second year running. Over three days in Beijing the show attracted 10,442 visitors. ADEX China was the place for divers to be; with just under 150 booths offering the very best in dive gear and dive operators. Giving people the chance to mingle with industry greats, swap digits with potential dive-buddies and test their underwater photography skills in a photo competition judged by experts. With lucky draws, oncein-a-lifetime prizes, and a glittering selection of speakers, ADEX ADEX APP SCAN uw3some.com | facebook.com/uw3some | twitter.com/uw3some youtube.com/user/uw3some | instagram.com/underwater3some products flew off the shelves with some booths even forced to sell their display models! Guest of Honour Gao Qiang, along with Richard Meng and Wu Li Xin causing a big splash with the enthusiastic crowds. Not only did the success of the China event demonstrate the popularity of ADEX in Asia, but it was also a testament to the strength of the evergrowing diving community in this part of the world. ADEX China in association with Beijing International Diving Expo 2015 was co-organised by underwater3some and Beijing Beiao Convention & Exhibition Co., Ltd. WYLAND’S ADEX 2014 PAINTING GOES ON SALE! The massive seascape that was painted live at ADEX Singapore 2014 by Wyland, is going on sale. With a ticket price of USD1,000,000 this is the work of one of the most famous marine artists in the world. Wyland’s public artworks, award-winning art galleries, and community service initiatives have led to him being considered one of the most influential artists of the 21st Century. 8 SDAA With 25 percent of the proceeds from this painting going to the Wyland Foundation, and 25 percent going to the non-profit Asian Geographic Society, the sale of this painting is about much more than a remarkable and unique piece of art – it is another vital part of the on going fight to save the world’s precious oceans. For more info, visit www.uw3some.com Photo Justin Ong