Three-day cultural festival begins

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur inaugurated the three-day cultural festival at the Karnal Sher Khan Stadium here on Friday.

The ceremony was attended by Corps Commander Peshawar Lt General Umar Ahmad Bukhari, Provincial Sports Minister Syed Fakhar Jahan, Meena Khan Afridi, Fazal Hakim Khan, Pakhtunyar Khan, Commissioner Peshawar Riaz Khan Mehsud, Secretary of Sports Matiullah Khan, DG Sports Abdul Nasir, members of the assembly, senior government officials, athletes, and numerous spectators who enjoyed a variety of entertaining activities.

The show commenced with a freefall jump and an air gliding display, said a handout. The event also featured traditional music and dance performances presented by bands of Frontier Corps North parties while dog and camel races and a horse dance display were also part of the first day events.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Provincial Sports Minister Syed Fakhar Jahan stated that this Horse and Cattle Show is the first major event of its kind in the province organized by the current government.

He emphasised the government’s commitment to reviving traditional and cultural sports and festivals as they are part of the province’s historical identity. The minister added that under the leadership of the chief minister the government is making significant efforts to promote sports in the province to foster a peaceful and healthy society.