ISLAMABAD – The ongoing cultural activities of Pakistan Week will conclude here today (June 9) at National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa with an award ceremony. The cultural programmes were organised under the theme “United We Stand” with the basic purpose to promote cultural values among youth, which is the future of nation.
The events focused on national heritage and integration and for this purpose, the federal capital was decorated through installation of 24 entrance gates on highways and busy roads, and roundabouts on various themes. The other features of “Pakistan Week” include exhibition of cultural heritage, art and craft bazaar, folkloric songs and dance performances, cultural evenings, traditional floats representing all federating units, stage plays, on the spot activities and special attractions for families and children.
On concluding day of the week, the Ministry of National Heritage and Integration will introduce “National Cultural Award” for the first time to acknowledge the services of people in the field of drama, music, film, arts, crafts, dance and other categories, said Khalid Javaid, Executive Director Lok Virsa was talking to this agency.
The event aimed to integrate Pakistan’s rich culture and heritage in the masses not only to treasure our national heritage and to save it for our future generations but also to project real face of Pakistan across the border while showing a true and peaceful face of the country. The award ceremony would include live performances by leading folk artists from all provinces of Pakistan including Fariha Parvez, Arif Lohar, Sain Zahoor, Akhtar Channal and others.