LAHORE   -  US Consul General in Lahore William K. Makaneole visited the Lahore Museum on Thursday to participate in a cake-cutting ceremony celebrating the New Year. “The artifacts at the Lahore Museum are a great reminder of the centuries-old history of the region. Walking through the museum is a journey through the region’s cultural legacy,” said Mr Makaneole as he thanked Museum Director Ijaz Minhas for invitation to the ceremony. The US government, through its Consulate in Lahore, partners with Pakistani organisations to preserve Punjab’s cultural heritage. One recent successful example is the restoration of the Wazir Khan Mosque and surrounding areas in partnership with the Aga Khan Cultural Services Pakistan.