Under the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the district administration Jhang is organizing the first historic Jhang Desert Rally and a three-day cultural festival to promote tourism and highlight the district’s rich culture, traditions and heritage.
Jhang Desert Rally to showcase Thal’s culture, heritage
JHANG, Sep 26 (APP): Under the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the district administration Jhang is organizing the first historic Jhang Desert Rally and a three-day cultural festival to promote tourism and highlight the district’s rich culture, traditions and heritage.
Deputy Commissioner Jhang Babar Sahib Din, while addressing a press conference at the starting point of the Jhang Desert Rally and Cultural Festival, said the rally would feature various categories, including Women’s, Stock and Veterans categories, besides bike racing and other competitive activities.
He said the event was not merely a racing competition but also an opportunity to introduce Jhang’s identity, desert beauty, rich culture, traditions, historical and tourist sites, and natural attractions to tourists from across Pakistan and abroad.
The deputy commissioner said Jhang had a unique identity owing to its vast desert areas, including around 6,000 square kilometres of the Thal region, the confluence of the Chenab and Jhelum rivers, historical heritage, folk traditions and distinctive local culture.
He said the district administration aimed to showcase these unique features of Jhang on a major platform and promote the district as an emerging tourism destination.
Around 100 of Pakistan’s finest and most experienced drivers and riders from across the country, along with tourists from different parts of the world, are expected to participate in the rally. A food court and residential camping facilities will also be established for visitors and participants.
The participants will cover an exciting 95-kilometre desert track, offering a combination of adventure, driving and the natural beauty of the Thal region. A range of recreational and cultural activities will also be arranged for spectators.
The three-day event will feature desert rally racing, Thal cultural activities, horse riding and dancing, traditional sports, folk music, kabaddi, volleyball, a musical night and other cultural and recreational activities.
The activities will provide an opportunity to showcase Jhang’s local culture, traditional sports, folk heritage and artistic traditions, while introducing visitors to the district’s desert landscape, historical heritage, cultural traditions and renowned hospitality.
Former Members of the Provincial Assembly Faisal Hayat Jaboana, Sultan Sikandar Bharwana, Rashida Yaqoob Sheikh and Khalid Ghani, Sahibzada Maulana Muhammad Asif Mavia, Ameer Abbas Sial, Mukarram Waheed Sheikh, officers of the district administration and representatives of civil society also attended the press conference.
