ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa will screen the classical super hit film Naila here on January 9 to revive the culture of classical cinema in twin cities.
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AIOU arranges paintings exhibition
ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP): Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) on Wednesday arranged first-ever a three-day art and photographic exhibition at its main campus to showcase the best creative work by the University’s artists.
Cultural Institutions to deep root cultural identity: ED Lok Virsa
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): The cultural institutions’ main goal is to bring correction in the identity of the coming generation and make sure that the cultural identity is deep rooted among them, said Dr Fouzia Saeed, Executive Director Lok Virsa.
Amateur artisans learn art of Block Printing
ISLAMABAD, Jan 4 (APP): As many as 50 amateur artisans and students started the training of Block Printing here Monday to learn the art from masters in the filed at National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa.
PAL to organise Int’l conference on language, literature, society
ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (APP): Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) would organise a five-day International Conference on “Language, Literature and Society” (ICLLS) from March 2 to 6 in Islamabad. The Academy would organize the conference in collaboration with Universities under the supervision of Chairman PAL Prof. Dr. M. Qasim Bughio. The purpose of the said conference… Continue reading PAL to organise Int’l conference on language, literature, society
Tributes paid to Quaid-e-Azam through musical show
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): A musical show featuring national and folk songs and popular melodies was presented here on Thursday by singers and instrumentalists at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in connection with the ongoing Quaid week. Local singers enthralled the audience with the popular national songs that compelled the audience to join… Continue reading Tributes paid to Quaid-e-Azam through musical show
Lok Virsa to pay tribute to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa will pay tribute to the legendary singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan here on January 8. A book by Pierre Alain will be launched on the occasion while the author will be present at the venue to sign the copies. Uxi Mufti,… Continue reading Lok Virsa to pay tribute to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Lok Virsa to organize ‘Block Printing’ program from Jan 4
ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) announced to organize “Block Printing” program from January 4-10, 2016.
PNCA to organize a musical show comprised of National songs
ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) would organize a musical show comprised of National songs and ‘Taranay’ on December 31 in connection with Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah week celebrations.
Mohenjoz to organize an exclusive jewelry, clutches exhibition
ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (APP): Mohenjoz would organize an exclusive Jewelry and Clutches Exhibition in the Centaurus Mall Islamabad on December 31. The exhibition will continue for 15 days. The word “Clutch” refers to a mechanical device that helps a car run smoothly by providing the transmission of power from one component to another. However, it… Continue reading Mohenjoz to organize an exclusive jewelry, clutches exhibition
Horse carriages (Buggies) trend on wedding ceremonies back in vogue
ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP): The cultural trend of riding horse carriages swiftly turning to be a status symbol for residents in wedding ceremonies of the twin cities-Islamabad and Rawalpindi is sharply gaining popularity.
Weaving craft programme concludes
ISLAMABAD, Dec 27, (APP): The 7-day weaving craft program organized by the National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) concluded here Sunday.
Quranic exhibition, conference on Monday
ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP): Iranian Cultural Consulate has arranged a Quranic exhibition and Quran conference on Monday at Rawapindi Arts Council.
Lok Virsa celebrates Quaid’s Day, Christmas
ISLAMABAD, Dec 25 (APP): The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa, here Friday celebrated the 139th birth anniversary of founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah with great fervor and festivity and also organized special activities to mark Christmas Day. Maintaining its previous tradition, Lok Virsa, Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National… Continue reading Lok Virsa celebrates Quaid’s Day, Christmas
Quaid week celebrated at PNCA
ISLAMABAD, Dec 25 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) here Friday screened the movie Jinnah featuring on the life of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as part of Quaid week being celebrated in connection with 139th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam. The film features the life of Quaid e Azam and other freedom movement leaders… Continue reading Quaid week celebrated at PNCA
Exhibition of Quaid’s photos held at RAC
RAWALPINDI, Dec 24 (APP) An exhibition of rare photographs of the life of Quaid-e-Azam attracted a large number of visitors at Rawalpindi Arts Council to mark the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah with enthusiasm.
Weaving craft workshop for children continues
ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (APP): The workshop of weaving craft is continued to attract children and amateur craftpersons here at National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa till December 27.
First solo painting exhibition concludes
ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (APP): First two-day solo painting exhibition of Yuri Kozlov, Trade Representative of Russian Federation Islamabad, Pakistan concluded here at Art Gallery of University of COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, (CIIT).
First solo painting exhibition by Yuri Kozlov starts
ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Alexey Dedov Tuesday inaugurated first solo painting exhibition of Yuri Kozlov, Trade Representative of Russian Federation Islamabad, Pakistan at Art Gallery of University of COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, (CIIT).
Cultural programmes to mark Quaid’s birth anniversary on Tuesday
ISLAMABAD, Dec 21 (APP): Students from various educational institutions of twin cities will present a colorful cultural show to mark the birth anniversary of founder of the nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammed Ali Jinnah here on December 22 at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA).