PNCA celebrates International Dance Day

Day aimed at raising awareness about inherent value of dance


Zulfiqar Baig May 01, 2024
Dancers from Xinjiang perform at PNCA. PHOTOS: INP

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ISLAMABAD:

The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) organised folk, classical, and Sufi dance performances to celebrate International Dance Day.

Federal Secretary National Heritage and Culture, who was the chief guest at the event, said that the International Dance Day was aimed at raising awareness about the inherent value of dance and empowering the dance community to showcase their work to a wider audience.

He highlighted the significance of celebrating International Dance Day as a means of promoting diverse dance forms and preserving the cultural heritage of various nations.

Earlier, addressing the opening ceremony at PNCA auditorium, PNCA Director General Muhammad Ayoub Jamali said that folk dancing in the different regions of Pakistan reflects the mood, occupation and surroundings of the people and the few are popular throughout the country.

National Performing Arts Group, PNCA, Asfandyar Khattak and other prominent artists presented folk dances at the event. Several experienced dancers, orchestras and technical staff also showcased folk dances and received a big applause from the audience.

The group was popular for providing quality performances that create harmonious musical accompaniment, and good supporting effects of costumes, props and lighting to bring about a fully developed stage art.

Published in The Express Tribune May 1st, 2024.

 

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