Lok Virsa starts E-ticketing for its valued customers

ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (APP):National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage -Lok Virsa has started E-ticketing for its valued customers. According to Lok Virsa, with the e-ticketing app, visitors can buy museum and events tickets online to avoid standing in long queues. In view of a holistic role of cultural heritage, Lok Virsa is currently planning… Continue reading Lok Virsa starts E-ticketing for its valued customers

Qawwali evening featuring Ustad Shahid Ali Khan held at Lok Virsa

ISLAMABAD, Mar 29 (APP): Qawwal Ustad Shahid Ali Khan entertained the audience with a devotional Qawwali performance here at Lok Virsa – National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage. He performed at “Mah-e-Isar O Aman – a cultural extravaganza featuring Naat and Tilawat competition, a captivating calligraphy exhibition, and tantalizing cultural foods organized by Lok… Continue reading Qawwali evening featuring Ustad Shahid Ali Khan held at Lok Virsa

Ramadan festivities “Maah-e-Isar O Aman” starts at Lok Virsa

ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (APP): Ramadan festivities titled ‘Maah-e-Isar O Aman’ featuring Tilawat and Naat competition started here on Thursday at the National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage -Lok Virsa. Lok Virsa has planned an array of activities to make this Ramadan truly special and will continue till Eid. According to Lok Virsa, Ramadan festivities… Continue reading Ramadan festivities “Maah-e-Isar O Aman” starts at Lok Virsa

Centre for national cohesion launched at Lok Virsa

ISLAMABAD, March 27 (APP): A “Centre for National Cohesion” has been launched at Lok Virsa here Wednesday aimed to work for research, analysis, policy development, and operational strategies to promote national cohesion on a national scale through culture. Federal Secretary National Heritage and Culture Division, Hassan Nasir Jami was the chief guest on the occasion,… Continue reading Centre for national cohesion launched at Lok Virsa

Lok Virsa to organize “Ramzaan Bazar”

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP):National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage- Lok Virsa would organize a Ramzan Bazaar on March 30, featuring iftar treats and other traditional activities to celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan. The visitors would explore the vibrant marketplace filled with unique treasures, including traditional attire, exquisite jewelry, handcrafted goods, iftar parties, food… Continue reading Lok Virsa to organize “Ramzaan Bazar”

Women visiting stalls at 10th National Women at Work commemorating International Women’s Day organised by Lok Virsa with the collaboration of Devcom-Pakistan and dtn.

APP11-080324 ISLAMABAD: March 08 – Women visiting stalls at 10th National Women at Work commemorating International Women's Day organised by Lok Virsa with the collaboration of Devcom-Pakistan and dtn.

APP15-080324 ISLAMABAD: March 08 – Folk artists performing at 10th National Women at Work commemorating International Women’s Day organised by Lok Virsa with the collaboration of Devcom-Pakistan and dtn.

Aurat Hunar festival starts from March 8

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP):The 10th edition of the 3-day long ‘Aurat Hunar Mela’ (National Women-at-Work Festival) to showcase women’s work, products, and services starts from March 8 at the Lok Virsa, Shakarparian here. This is the annual flagship event of Devcom-Pakistan (Development Communications Network) to mark the UN’s International Women’s Day that falls on March… Continue reading Aurat Hunar festival starts from March 8

Kashmiri artists performing on the stage during culture programe on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day organized by Department of Sports, Youth and Culture of Azad Jammu and Kashmir at Lok Virsa

APP22-050224 ISLAMABAD: February 05 - Kashmiri artists performing on the stage during culture programe on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day organized by Department of Sports, Youth and Culture of Azad Jammu and Kashmir at Lok Virsa. APP/SAK/TZD

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Caretaker Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Jamal Shah cutting ribbon to inaugurate Exhibition of Books and Photographs in connection with upcoming Quaid-i-Azam Day at Heritage Museum, Lok Virsa

ISLAMABAD: December 18 – Caretaker Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Jamal Shah in a group photograph with participants during Exhibition of Books and Photographs in connection with upcoming Quaid-i-Azam Day at Heritage Museum, Lok Virsa. APP

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Jamal Shah inaugurates exhibition of photographs & books on Quaid-i-Azam

ISLAMABAD: December 18 – Caretaker Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Jamal Shah in a group photograph with participants during Exhibition of Books and Photographs in connection with upcoming Quaid-i-Azam Day at Heritage Museum, Lok Virsa. APP

Jamal Shah inaugurates exhibition of photographs & books on Quaid-i-Azam

Woman visiting stall during “Folk Festival Lok Mela” at Lok Virsa.

APP17-121123 ISLAMABAD: November 12 - Woman visiting stall during “Folk Festival Lok Mela” at Lok Virsa. APP/SAK/FHA
APP17-121123ISLAMABAD: November 12 APP18-121123ISLAMABAD: November 12 – Artists performing in traditional style during “Folk Festival Lok Mela” at Lok Virsa. APP/SAK/FHA APP19-121123ISLAMABAD: November 12 – A craftsman making design on wooden box during “Folk Festival Lok Mela” at Lok Virsa. APP/SAK/FHA

Caretaker Minister for National Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah chairing BoG of the National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage -Lok Virsa 32nd meeting at Lok Virsa

APP34-081123ISLAMABAD: November 08  APP35-081123ISLAMABAD: November 08 – Caretaker Minister for National Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah chairing BoG of the National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage -Lok Virsa 32nd meeting at Lok Virsa. APP/TZD/FHA

National folk festival helping in cultural tourism promotion

ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (APP):The National Folk Festival (Lok Mela) was helping in promoting cultural tourism as a large number of local tourists coming from various parts of the country to enjoy amazing and mega event in the capital. Talking to APP, the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) official said that the biggest folk festival in… Continue reading National folk festival helping in cultural tourism promotion

Folk singers performances during the Ten-Day “Folk Festival Lok Mela” at Lok Virsa

APP06-041123ISLAMABAD: November 04 – APP07-041123ISLAMABAD: November 04 – "An artist showcasing her skills during the Ten-Day "Folk Festival Lok Mela" at Lok Virsa. APP/SMR/ABB/ZID APP08-041123ISLAMABAD: November 04 – "An artist showcasing his skills during the Ten-Day "Folk Festival Lok Mela" at Lok Virsa. APP/SMR/ABB/ZID APP09-041123ISLAMABAD: November 04 – "A traditional tea stall attracts the visitors… Continue reading Folk singers performances during the Ten-Day “Folk Festival Lok Mela” at Lok Virsa

Folk dancers performances during the ten-day “Folk Festival Lok Mela” at Lok Virsa.

APP04-041123 ISLAMABAD: November 04 – Folk dancers performances during the ten-day "Folk Festival Lok Mela" at Lok Virsa. APP/SMR/ABB/ZID

APP05-041123 ISLAMABAD: November 04 – People purchasing traditional art items at the Ten-Day ‘Folk Festival Lok Mela’ held at Lok Virsa. APP/SMR/ABB/ZID

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