Category: Culture & Heritage

LAHORE, Sept 2 (APP): The International Heritage and Museum Conference continued here at the Alhamra Arts Council on Friday drawing a sizeable crowd from amongst the avid supporters and fans of arts and culture in the provincial metropolis. While the morning session focussed on Enhancing community and public participation the second session highlighted Audience development… Continue reading Museums need to adopt pro-active role through community engagement: speakers

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) on Wednesday kicked off a three-day workshop organised to help aspiring children to excel in literary writing. The workshop titled ‘How to produce children’s literature’ was organized by Dr Iftikhar Khokhar. The workshop comprised of separate sessions included how to write story by Riaz Adil and… Continue reading Workshop on ‘How to produce children’s literature’ starts

QUETTA, Aug 30 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) organized Azadi Train cultural show here at Railway Station in connection with Independence Day Celebrations. The event was organized by Pakistan Railways in collaboration of Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) and Azadi Train management. It was attended by Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) Leader and MNA… Continue reading PNCA organizes Azadi Train cultural show

ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Nomad would organize a show presented by American portrait photographer Tom Norris here at Nomad art gallery on September 5. In the show Tom Norris would shares some of the stories of how these images came to be and what he has learned through his enlightening experiences in Pakistan, Founder Director… Continue reading Nomad to hold evening with American portrait photographer

LAHORE, Aug 30 (APP): Japanese Traditional Music and Improvisation by Japanese artiste Sumie Kaneko will be held here at Alhamra arts centre here on September 3. The function has been organized by Embassy of Japan in collaboration with Lahore Arts Council and Pakistan Cultural Association, Lahore.

ISLAMABAD, Aug 29 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa on Monday screened a play ‘Bullah’ to pay tribute to sufi poet Bulleh Shah presented by Ajoka theater. The play was performed at Lok Virsa media center in connection with the celebrations of annual Urs of the great sufi poet Bulleh Shah.… Continue reading Play screened on Bulleh Shah to mark annual Urs

ISLAMABAD, Aug 29 (APP): Nomad Centre and Art Gallery, will organize an art exhibition showcasing the work of Thomas Norris on September, 5. The event shall be held at Art and Craft Village, said a press release issued here on Monday.

ISLAMABAD, Aug 28 (APP): Nomad art gallery two-day workshop concluded here on Sunday at Saidpur village. Talking to APP Director Nageen Hayat said,”The workshop had focused on print making which includes linoleum printing,four stages of carving, color printing technique.” She said,”Nomad art gallery had celebrated thirty years of its commitment to art and culture indigenous crafts training and… Continue reading Nomad Art gallery two-day workshop concludes

SHIKARPUR Aug 27 (APP): A large number of people warmly welcomed the Azadi Train here at Shikarpur Railway Junction on Saturday. A large numbers of people including students of various schools were present for reception at the Junction. The Azadi Train galleries were also opened for the people. The visitors took keen interest in the… Continue reading Azadi Train receives warm welcome in Shikarpur

ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): Nomad Art Gallery’s exhibition titled ‘My Passport is green’ will conclude on August 28 (Sunday) which was started on August 14. Talking to APP Director Nomad Art Gallery, Nageen Hayat said, “Almost twenty six artists from all over the country were participated in the exibition in which fifty paintings were displayed”.… Continue reading Nomad Art gallery exhibition to conclude tomorrow

ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): Renowned urdu poet Ahmad Faraz, ranked among the greatest Urdu poets of the current era was remembered on his 8th death anniversary on Thursday. According to a private news channel, he was deeply influenced by the works of Faiz Ahmad Faiz, his friend and role model, and has been able to… Continue reading Renowned urdu poet Ahmad Faraz remembered on his eighth death anniversary

ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) will organize two-day Weekly book bazaar here at premises of Academy from Friday. The publishers and book sellers of twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi will set up their stalls at weekly book bazaar. The bazaar would start working from 9:00 am till 7:00 pm. Books… Continue reading PAL to organize weekly book bazaar tomorrow

ISLAMABAD, Aug 24 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) will organize child folk artists music show on August 26 at Lok Virsa. Executive Director Lok Virsa Dr. Fouzia Saeed told APP that the show aims to discover and encourage new talent in the field of folk music, adding that children have… Continue reading Lok Virsa to organize child folk artists music show on Friday

ISLAMABAD, Aug 24 (APP): Pakistan Academy of Letters has organised a three-day TV drama writing workshop for young writers started here at Pakistan Academy of letters (PAL) on Aug 24. The workshop has conducted by Shoaib Khalid, an official told APP. He has a great contribution in Urdu and Pothohari drama writing. The workshops included many… Continue reading Three-day workshop on `Drama Writing’ starts at PAL

ISLAMABAD, Aug 24 (APP): Department of Archeology and Museum (DOAM) has planned to start survey of archeological sites in capital soon. Talking to APP, an official of the department said that the amount of Rs. 150,000 has been approved so far by the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage to start the survey. The team who will… Continue reading DOAM to start survey of archeological sites in capital soon

ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP): Pakistan Academy of Letters would start three-day TV drama writing workshop for young writers from 24 August here at Pakistan Academy of letters. The workshop would be conducted by Shoaib Khalid, an official told APP. He has a great contribution in Urdu and Pothohari drama writing. The workshops include many activities for youth, like… Continue reading PAL to hold workshop on `Drama Writing’

ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok virsa has organized a play ‘Bullah’ to pay tribute to sufi poet Bulleh Shah presented by Ajoka theater on August 29. The play would be played at Lok Virsa media center, a press release said here Monday . Bullah Shah poetry highlights his… Continue reading Lok Virsa to pay tribute to Bulleh Shah