Chinese perfiormers on stage at PNCA. PHOTO: INP
On stage as part of Independence Day celebration, Shaanxi Yulin Coal Sea Art Group of China enthralled audience at jam packed auditorium of PNCA.
National Performing Arts Group (NPAG) of PNCA presented the cultural dances of Pakistan.
The day-long Independence Day celebrations at were inaugurated by Caretaker Information Minister Barrister Syed Ali Zafar.
The Chinese artists presented Waist Drum Performance of Northern Shaanxi "The World of Agitation". This Dance was performed by a group of farmers, dressed ostentatiously. The dance has won great acclaim both at home in China and abroad.
The Yangko Harvest Dance Performance was performed by a group of 16 Chinese artists.
Based on the original folk Yangko, this version of the dance is transformed into an appealing stage performance. Lively and passionate dance moves in the performance, truly demonstrate the joy of the people for good harvest.
Chinese Singer Xue Xiang Fei also presented popular folk songs from northern Shaanxi reflects all aspects of social life, carrying feelings of bitterness, joy, love, and envoy of the people of northern Shaanxi.
NPAG artists enthralled audience with Sindhi Jhoomer dance, Bhangra, Kalash, Khattak and Balti dance performances. The Sindhi Jhoomer dance is performed by young village girls to celebrate a good harvest. Fusion of Pakistani and Chinese vocal and instrumental music was presented by celebrated local musicians using rubab, flute, violin in accompaniment with percussion tabla and other orchestra members.
Mehrgarh dance was presented by the artists of PNCA and got big applause from the audience. Mehrgarh is the oldest of all civilizations ever excavated, tracing its origins sometimes 2,500 to 7,000 years BC. The civilisation used to be situated in Bolan Pass, in Balochistan.
Gulab Khel a popular Rabab player mesmerised audience with its beautiful performance. He is a popular fretless pluck string lute of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Recipient of President of Pakistan's Medal for Pride of Performance and Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Star Of Distinction), Raees Ahmed, an outstanding violinist, enthralled audience with playing some his popular tunes.
The flute maestro Salman Adil also presented a popular folk tune.
Young local vocalist, Usman Raees sang a popular Chinese melody. The council had organised miniature exhibition titled "Ustad Shagird" and photographic exhibition titled "Land, Life and People" on the occasion to pay tribute to national heroes and leaders.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 15th, 2018.
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