Marigold Festival brings winter hues to city

Mayor says festival at iconic Frere Hall to improve image of the city

KARACHI:

Mayor Murtaza Wahab on Friday expressed his determination to change Karachi's perception, urging citizens to contribute to highlighting the city's positive aspects.

He was present at the opening ceremony of the three-day 4th Marigold Festival at Bagh Jinnah Frere Hall. The festival open to public without any fee will feature a qawali and sufi music night on Saturday (today).

Applauding the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation's Parks Department for organising the festival, Mayor Wahab inaugurated the event alongside Deputy Mayor Karachi Salman Abdullah Murad. The festival, featuring over 60,000 flowers, aims to engage citizens and promote healthy and constructive activities.

Deputy Parliamentary Leader of PPP in the City Council, Dil Muhammad, Director General Parks Junaidullah Khan, and other officials were also present.

Wahab distributed certificates of appreciation to KMC's Parks Department staff, acknowledging their commendable work in Frere Garden. He also stressed on the need for collaboration with the Sindh government for the city's betterment.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 13^th, 2024.