Lok Virsa Summer camp children visit Museum of Natural History

ISLAMABAD, Aug 1 (APP): The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage has arranged a special trip to Pakistan Monument Museum and Pakistan Museum of Natural History for participating children of Lok Virsa Summer camp. Lok Virsa Executive Director Dr. Fouzia Saeed said that the objective of the trip was to create awarness among children regarding… Continue reading Lok Virsa Summer camp children visit Museum of Natural History

NBF publishes new book ‘Pas-e-diwar’

Two-day book bazaar concludes on Saturday

ISLAMABAD, Aug 1 (APP): National Book Foundation (NBF) has launched a new book “Pas-e-Diwar” of a famous poet Qazi Zaheer Ahmed. Zaheer Ahmed compiled his fresh poetry in this 200 pages book with a tag price of 350/-. Author of the book Zaheer Ahmed currently is serving as joint secretary in Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and… Continue reading NBF publishes new book ‘Pas-e-diwar’

Lok Virsa finalizes an agenda of strategic cultural programs

ISLAMABAD, Aug 1 (APP): Lok Virsa has finalized an agenda of strategic cultural programmes for children, youth and all other ages to bring out the true pluralistic nature of our folk culture. Executive Director Lok Virsa Dr. Fouzia Saeed told APP in an interview here on Monday, she said that the strategy developed for Lok… Continue reading Lok Virsa finalizes an agenda of strategic cultural programs

Sufi music album “You” launched

PAL, Gujrat University arranges Sufi night at National Library

ISLAMABAD, Aug 1 (APP): Indus Cultural Forum (ICF) in collaboration with Lok Visa launched Sufi Music Album `You’ here at Lok Virsa, a National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage. Senator Sassui Palijo was chief guest on the occassion. While Senator Gianchand and Resident Coordinator UN Neil Buneh were guests of honour on the occasion. Executive Director… Continue reading Sufi music album “You” launched

Tribute paid to poet Syed Arif at RAC

RAWALPINDI, July 31 (APP): Rawalpindi Arts Council in collaboration with literary organization Sukhanwar on Sunday arranged a condolence reference and Mushaira here to pay tribute to legendary poet and journalist Syed Arif. Famous poet Dr Maqsood Jafferi presided over the function while senior poet Sarfraz Shahid and Syed Arif’s son Kamran Syed were the chief guests.… Continue reading Tribute paid to poet Syed Arif at RAC

Shandur Polo Festival concludes

ISLAMABAD, July 31 (APP): The annual Shandur polo festival concluded on Sunday at world’s highest polo ground in Chitral. Addressing on the occasion, the senior officials of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government said that the provincial government in collaboration with Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC), was making all out efforts to promote sports and tourism while polo… Continue reading Shandur Polo Festival concludes

PAL to organize workshop on fiction writing

ISLAMABAD, Jul 29 (APP): Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) will organize a three-day training workshop on fiction writing for the young writers from August 10. An official of Academy told APP that the participation in the workshop will be free of cost and participants can acquire accommodation facility at writers house. However, the Academy would… Continue reading PAL to organize workshop on fiction writing

Lok virsa to organize Sufi night on Saturday

PAL, Gujrat University arranges Sufi night at National Library

ISLAMABAD, July 28 (APP): The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) to organize Sufi music night at Lok Virsa media center to promote devotional music  of the Sufis, here on July 30. Live performance of Sufi music by Saif Samejo will be held at lok virsa at 6 pm. Saif Samejo is… Continue reading Lok virsa to organize Sufi night on Saturday

Two-day international culture conference opens

LAHORE, July 27 (APP): A two-day international cultural conference was inaugurated here on Wednesday under the auspices of of the Punjab government, Australian High Commissioner, the Urban Unit and City and District Government, Lahore. Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Education Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan briefed the audience about the economic development of the country and the increasing interest… Continue reading Two-day international culture conference opens

Lok Virsa to organize special evening with emerging child artists

ISLAMABAD, July 26 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) will organize special evening with emerging child folk artists of the country in second week of August. The event aims to discover new talent in the field of folk music. Executive Director Lok Virsa Dr. Fouzia Saeed told APP that children had… Continue reading Lok Virsa to organize special evening with emerging child artists

NBF initiates number of schemes for boosting book reading habits

ISLAMABAD, July 25 (APP): The National Book Foundation (NBF) has started a number of schemes for boosting the book reading habits among the students and general public. An official of NBF told APP that the Foundation has established a number of clubs including, general book clubs, travelers’ book clubs, hospital book clubs, prisoners free mind… Continue reading NBF initiates number of schemes for boosting book reading habits

Sufi Museum Album to be launched on July 30

Sufi Museum Album to be launched on July 30

ISLAMABAD, Jul 24 (APP): Indus Cultural Forum (ICF) would launch Sufi Music Album `You’ at Lok Virsa, a National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage on July 30. The Organizer of the event said that in order to support the band and the music, participants only need to buy and show the music album ‘You’ to… Continue reading Sufi Museum Album to be launched on July 30

Capital’s cultural institutions start preparations for Independence Day

ISLAMABAD, Jul 24 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has started preparations for Independence Day celebrations to be held on August 14. Capital’s leading art and cultural institutions, Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) and National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa will hold events of national level engaging youth in various activities. Tableau,… Continue reading Capital’s cultural institutions start preparations for Independence Day

Taxila museum great potential to attracts foreign tourists

Taxila museum great potential to attracts foreign tourists

ISLAMABAD, Jul 24 (APP): The Taxila Site and the Museum has a great potential to attract national and international visitors and enjoy the first hand experience of being at the unique historical sites of antiquities and human settlements of Gandhara Buddhist heritage. An official of Taxila Museum told APP, he said that Taxila is a… Continue reading Taxila museum great potential to attracts foreign tourists

Islamabad carnival concludes

Islamabad carnival concludes

ISLAMABAD, Jul 24 (APP): The first Islamabad Carnival concluded here at Arts and Craft Village, having variety of fun filled activities. According to the officials during three-day event number of activities organized including art exhibition, pyara Pakistan photography competition painting competition (Kids/Beginners, professionals, non professionals). The games ring and win, Treasure hunt, Scavenger hunt and… Continue reading Islamabad carnival concludes

Lok Virsa Summer camp in full swing

ISLAMABAD, Jul 24 (APP): A month long summer camp in Sindhi and Pashto languages organized by National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage will continue till August 11 to provide valuable information to children about regional languages. “The objective of the camp is to create ownership among children regarding Pakistan’s languages and cultural heritage and to provide them an… Continue reading Lok Virsa Summer camp in full swing

Lok Virsa to organize special evening with emerging child artists

ISLAMABAD, July 22 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) would organize special evening with emerging child folk artists of the country in second week of August. The event aims to discover new talent in the field of folk music. Executive Director Lok Virsa Dr. Fouzia Saeed told APP that children have… Continue reading Lok Virsa to organize special evening with emerging child artists

Uzbekistan cultural corner established at Heritage Museum

ISLAMABAD, July 21 (APP): Uzbekistan Cultural corner established at Heritage Museum of National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa. Lok Virsa established the corner with support of the Embassy of Uzbekistan. An embroidered panel and national cloth of Uzbekistan, called ‘Suzanna’ gifted by Embassy to Lok Virsa for displaying at the Uzbek cultural… Continue reading Uzbekistan cultural corner established at Heritage Museum

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