Islamabad : Under the guidance of the Lok Virsa, National Heritage and Culture Division, the ‘Rang-e-Pakistan Festival’ officially began on Saturday.
Federal Secretary for National Heritage and Culture, Hassan Nasir Jami officially inaugurated the festival where the promotion of Pakistan’s rich cultural, historical and literary heritage and the prominent activities of the institutions of the Ministry of National Heritage have been highlighted. The festival will continue from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily at the Lok Virsa Complex, Shakarparian.
A large number of people from the twin cities are coming to watch the festival with great enthusiasm. This festival provides an opportunity for skilled craftsmen and artisans to showcase their art and celebrate their art at the national level. The objectives of this festival include honouring skilled craftsmen, folk artists and artisans and encouraging them to continue their respective arts so that this national cultural heritage of ours can be passed on to the new generation.
Lok Virsa, being an important institution promoting Pakistani culture, is well aware of the need for gender equality, which is evident in every program it organizes from time to time, as this way, both male and female artists get equal opportunities to express their talents and gain recognition. Many female artists can also be seen showcasing their art in this festival.
All the subsidiaries of the Ministry of National Heritage and Culture, including the Pakistan National Council of the Arts, Pakistan Academy of Letters, Department of Archaeology and Museums, Department of National Language Promotion, National Library of Pakistan, and Quaid-e-Azam Academy, have set up their special stalls in this festival. Apart from this, folk music, folk dance, folk food are also prominent activities of the festival. All the activities have been combined on the festival ground to keep the audience interested. This festival will continue with all its splendour till February 24.