LAC holds ‘Sufi Night’

The renowned ‘Turkish Whirling Dervishes’ enthralled the audience with their mesmerising performances

LAHORE: Lahore Arts Council (LAC), in collaboration with Younes Emery Institute of Turkish Cultural Centre, held a musical event titled ‘Sufi Night’ for followers of Sufi music in Alhamra Art Centre, the Mall on Tuesday.

Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar was the chief guest of the event while Turkey Consulate General Emir Ozbay, LAC Chairperson Moneeza Hashmi and LAC Executive Director Ather Ali Khan were also present on the occasion.

The renowned ‘Turkish Whirling Dervishes’ and ‘Konya Turkish Sufi Music Ensemble’ enthralled the audience with their mesmerising performances. Speaking on the occasion, the governor said that the relations between Pakistan and Turkey span decades, which is getting stronger and deeper with time. The consulate general said that Alhamra is the main platform for the promotion of art. 

Published in The Express Tribune, November 27^th, 2019.