'Urain Ge': an artistic expression Pakistan needs

LACAS is back with Chapter 2

KARACHI: The second instalment of Urain Ge – LACAS’s performing arts festival – will be held in Lahore from the November 15 to November 19. It will take place at three different venues, namely the Alhamra Open Air Theatre Qaddafi Stadium, Bagh-e-Jinnah Open Air Theatre and the Alhamra Arts Council.

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Urain Ge aims to restore the culture and spirit of performing arts by bringing together various art forms such as theatre, music, dance and film. LACAS’ vision is to exhibit and nurture the authentic forms of artistic expression which have been forgotten in the current, commercialised world of arts.

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The festival will feature diverse performances and productions by students from across Lahore. Seasoned maestros like Kathak virtuoso Nighat Chaudhry and musician Ali Hamza will also perform there. Urain Ge will showcase films, documentaries, photography and a first of its kind theatre production titled Peter Pan in the Park as well. It will also have one day dedicated to dance and live music.

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“Urain Ge is a manifestation of our vision at LACAS. We have always sought to pioneer the promotion of liberal arts and are privileged to have served as a major contributor to the arts in our country, be it through music, art, drama or dance,” stated Naila Zahid, head of central activities department at LACAS. “In fact, some of Pakistan’s most definitive artists were students of LACAS including HSY, Nadia Jamil, Kamiar Rokni, Mekaal Hasan and Farhad Hamayun, etc. We also strongly believe in the importance of social responsibility, which is why will be donating the entire proceeds of the festival to the very credible Sundas Foundation.”

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