9th Lyallpur Literature Festival fetches crowd

Participants from 50 varsities take part in event

JARANWALA:

The University of Agriculture Faisalabad commenced its four-day 9th Lyallpur Arts and Literature Festival, organised by the Office of Senior Tutor, welcoming students from approximately 50 universities nationwide.

The event aims to harness and showcase the innate talents of the students through various competitions.

Inaugurated by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan, the ceremony was attended by Senior Tutor Dr Shoukat Ali, Dr Asim Aqeel, Dr Fahad Rasul, Dr Umair Gul, Urfa Bin Tahir, and other dignitaries. The festival offers a diverse range of activities, including Qirat and Naat competitions, the Rotary Youth Leadership Award, Punjabi Natara, Quiz competition, Radio Buzz, Qawali Night, parliamentary debating competition, policy-making workshops, art of motion, Mushara, agri-media fest, war of minds, and business idea competitions.

Literature enthusiasts flocked to the university to indulge in the plethora of literary activities offered.

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Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan emphasised the importance of nurturing the youth’s minds through literary engagements, fostering a connection with rich cultural norms and values that promote love, tolerance, and sacrifice.

He highlighted the festival’s role as an annual tradition, providing students with a platform to showcase their talents and compete, emphasizing that effective communication skills are integral to success and prosperity.

Senior teacher Dr Shoukat Ali underscored the significance of instilling cultural values in the youth, warning that nations forgetting their heritage risk fading from the global stage.

He affirmed the University’s commitment to honing students’ skills and showcasing their talents to wider audiences.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 5^th, 2024.