Truck art training for children concludes

Part of the series of programmes Lok Virsa is currently holding to promote traditional skills

ISLAMABAD: The five-day training programme for children in traditional truck art organised by National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) in collaboration with Federal Directorate of Education (Training Wing) concluded on Friday.

Sixty students from the schools running under the administrative control of Federal Directorate of Education and children of the visitors to Lok Virsa Heritage Museum participated in the programme and learnt craft making techniques from master trainers and artisans in last five days at the beautiful surroundings of the Heritage Museum.

It was part of the series of programmes that Lok Virsa is currently holding under the title "Craft is Knowledge" to promote traditional skills, giving knowledge to younger generation about the importance and utility of different crafts and provide opportunity to youth to learn about Pakistan's rich, diverse and pluralistic culture.

It also encourages youth to value dignity of labour, foster ownership for their culture, create respect for different professions and character building. It helps in understanding the contribution of artisans in the sustainable development of our country.

Master artisans Muhammad Farid and Muhammad Ijaz imparted training to children in this programme.

They possess a vast knowledge and experience of association with this profession.

Muhammad Farid said it was a unique experience for me to teach craft making techniques to children from the platform of Lok Virsa.

They were keen to know each and everything involved in the process. “I tried to transfer my knowledge to them in an interactive manner. Some children were very intelligent and they got a lot in a little time.”

Executive Director Lok Virsa Dr Fouzia Saeed said children have a great potential to learn knowledge about craft heritage of Pakistan.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 23^rd, 2017.