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KARACHI, Oct 15 (APP):The Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi, held a press conference on Wednesday at Haseena Moin Hall to announce the upcoming World Culture Festival 2025.
The briefing was led by President Arts Council Mohammad Ahmed Shah and Minister of Culture and Tourism for Sindh, Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah.
President Arts Council Mohammad Ahmed Shah announced that the World Culture Festival 2025 will commence on October 30 and continue for 39 days until December 7 at the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi. He revealed that 141 countries will participate in the festival, including 37 from Africa, 41 from Asia, 36 from Europe, 11 from South America, 13 from North America, and 3 from Oceania.
Artists from across the globe will perform at the event. The festival will feature 45 theatre performances, 60 music shows, 25 dance performances, six art exhibitions (featuring 25 international and 30 national artists), 25 training sessions, and 15 talks. More than 1,000 artists, both Pakistani and international, will perform during the festival.
He added that preparations for the second edition of the World Culture Festival began last year, and it is set to be the largest cultural festival in the world. He also revealed that over 2,800 films have been received for the festival—an unprecedented number compared to other countries.
He said that world-renowned artists, including Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Akbar Khamiso Khan, Mai Dhai, Sanam Marvi, and Akhtar Chanal, will also perform at the festival. The program will also include an Images Festival, environmental awareness workshops, and daily film screenings at 4 PM, featuring both short films and feature presentations, with several directors attending in person.
Speaking on the occasion, Culture and Tourism Minister Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah said, this is the second edition of the World Culture Festival. Last year, 42 countries participated, while this year, 141 countries are joining us. Visiting artists returned with wonderful memories of Pakistan, spreading its positive image worldwide. He added, Cultural activities never stop in Karachi.
He affirmed that the Sindh government is extending full cooperation for the festival, which will also highlight Sindh’s rich cultural heritage for visiting international artists, showing that Pakistan is a peaceful and welcoming nation.