Twin cities’ residents invited to explore European culture

EU and member states are centring this year's celebration around theme of co-creating a sustainable future

By Jamila Achakzai
February 16, 2024
European Union flags fly outside the headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels. — AFP/File
European Union flags fly outside the headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels. — AFP/File

Islamabad:The European Union and its member states organise the popular, family-focused festival ‘EuroVillage’ on 17th of February at the Jinnah Convention Centre here.

The doors of this open-door family event will open at 2 p.m. to welcome Pakistani public to get a taste of European food, culture, music and sustainable actions.

The EU and member states are centring this year's celebration around the theme of co-creating a sustainable future. Titled "Stronger Together – Sustainable Forever," the event aims to showcase the 60+ years of a strong connection between the EU and Pakistan. This celebration underscores the collaborative partnership in development, economic, culture, research and education and political engagement, demonstrating how the EU and Pakistan are stronger together.

EuroVillage is co-organised by the diplomatic missions of the European Union and of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania and Spain. It will include information and activity booths for both adults and children with interactive games, selfie corners, food and an opportunity to meet the diplomatic teams and learn about areas of our evolving partnership. The event will feature live performances by European performers and Pakistani artists including Farhan Saeed and Quratulain Balouch.