LAHORE:The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) hosted an exclusive heritage tour, providing participants with a rare chance to visit five recently restored historic sites in Lahore.
The event aimed to highlight the ongoing and completed conservation work by WCLA to preserve the city's rich cultural heritage. The tour kicked off at Tollinton Market, where approximately 60 history enthusiasts, heritage professionals, and culture aficionados gathered.
The journey then continued to General Allard’s Tomb, a notable relic of Lahore’s colonial era, followed by a visit to Bradlaugh Hall, a site closely linked to the city's political and intellectual history. Participants then explored the Tomb of Anarkali, a historical and architectural gem steeped in legend. The tour concluded at the stunning Wazir Khan Baradari, where an Iftar dinner was hosted for the attendees, offering them a chance to reflect on the significance of these restored heritage sites.
Kamran Lashari, Director General of WCLA, who also participated in the tour, emphasised the importance of such initiatives in encouraging public engagement with Lahore’s historical landmarks. "This tour was designed to showcase the ongoing and completed conservation efforts by WCLA. These sites are vital to our history, and through their restoration, we aim to revive their former glory while making them accessible to the public," said Lashari.
The event successfully brought together people from diverse backgrounds, fostering a collective appreciation for Lahore’s architectural and cultural heritage.
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