The ten-day annual folk festival of Pakistan Lok Mela opened on Friday at National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa to entertain the citizens of twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad with vibrant aspects of Pakistani cultural heritage.
The main focus of the festival is on Provincial Harmony and National Integration highlighting contribution of people from diverse communities in building the future of Pakistan.
Hundreds of master artisans, folk artists, rural musicians and folk dancers from all over Pakistan including remote and far-flung regions are participating in the festival, bringing with them their creativity in arts, crafts and innovation.
The daily attractions of the festival include provincial pavilions depicting various cultural themes, traditional food stalls, folk dances, folk music, shopping stalls, kid’s corner, concerts in open-air theatre among several other programs which will take place simultaneously at each provincial pavilion.
An exotic craft bazaar featuring a rich variety of unique handicrafts, souvenirs items, antiques and decorative art is also being set up.
The festival which is part of mega cultural activities of federal capital, is being organised for over four decades, while this year, a part of income generation through the festival will be contributed to Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund to help flood affectees.
Annual Lok Mela is a unique opportunity to experience the colours and warmth of diverse cultures from all over Pakistan.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 26th, 2022.
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