First-ever exhibition of Pakistani artists in Budapest

BUDAPEST:

An exhibition showcasing the artwork of eight Pakistani artists is going on in Budapest at Yunus Emre Institute. The exhibition titled ‘ChaharBagh’ i.e. Four Gardens of Paradise was inaugurated on September 4 and will continue till September 8. The event is being organised by Pakistan’s Embassy in Hungary in cooperation with the Embassy of Türkiye and Yunus Emre Institute. 

The opening ceremony was attended by a large number of participants including Hungarian dignitaries, members of the Diplomatic Corps, art enthusiasts, students and media-persons. The Ambassadors of Pakistan and Türkiye along with the Chief Guest, Mr Peter Jakob, Additional Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade of Hungary, inaugurated the exhibition. 

In his welcome address, Pakistan’s Ambassador in Hungary Asif Hussain Memon highlighted the theme of the exhibition and the rich art tapestry of Pakistan. He also underscored the importance of organising such art and cultural events regularly to foster cultural exchanges between Pakistan and Hungary. The Ambassador also thanked the Turkish Ambassador for his support. The Ambassador of Türkiye to Hungary, in his address, highlighted the historic bond between Turkiye and Pakistan and expressed support for joint collaborations.

The curator of the exhibition, Ms Sundas Azfar, in her recorded video message highlighted the theme of the exhibition. The participants appreciated the efforts of Pakistan Embassy in organising the exhibition and providing the opportunity to exhibit the rich art culture of Pakistan at the heart of Hungary for the first time.