Three day craft bazaar opens at Art and Craft Village

Mayor promises holding different festivals for the entertainment of the residents of twin cities

ISLAMABAD: Art and Craft Village would be revamped and made fully operational to provide recreational facilities for the residents of the Federal Capital. Art and Craft Village which is unique due to its natural environment and locality would be made hub of cultural, regional, traditional, recreational and entertainment activities.

Mayor of Islamabad and Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Sheikh Anser Azis expressed these views on the eve of inaugural ceremony of a weekly Craft Bazaar organised by the Sports and Culture Directorate of Islamabad Metropolitan Corporation (IMC) at Art and Craft Village.

Mayor Aziz said that IMC will make the Art and Craft Village fully functional and will arrange different colourful cultural events for public throughout the year. He further said that besides the upcoming August 14 celebrations, special events would be organised on the eve of national days and different festivals every year for the entertainment of the residents of twin cities. He also said that a large number of diplomats are residing in Islamabad, adding that all possible measures would be taken to introduce our rich traditional heritage to them for promotion of our soft image in the world.

After the inaugural ceremony, mayor visited different stalls and pavilions established at Art Bazaar and witnessed the artists at their handicraft work.

The IMC Executive Director Sports and Culture Sanaullah Aman apprised mayor that in line with directions, weekly Art Bazaar had been organised at the end of every week from Friday evening to Sunday evening for provision of recreational and entertainment opportunities to the public, especially the children.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 24^th, 2017.