Tourism festival wraps up with fanfare

Three-day event showcases Pakistan's culture, sports, traditional arts and more

RAWALPINDI:

The three-day Pakistan Tourism, Sports and Family Festival concluded at the Islamabad Sports Complex on Sunday.

Even on its last day, the popular festival attracted a large number of visitors with a diverse range of cultural, recreational, sporting and adventure activities.

The festival, described as one of the country's largest tourism events, brought together Pakistan's cultural heritage, traditional cuisine, entertainment and tourism attractions at one venue, providing families and young people with opportunities for recreation.

The concluding night featured vibrant musical performances by renowned singers, who entertained audiences with live concerts, while fireworks added to the festive atmosphere.

A great number of young people and families attended the musical evening, displaying great enthusiasm.

Organised through the efforts of Prime Minister's Coordinator for Tourism Sardar Yasir Ilyas, the festival aimed to promote tourism, sports and family-oriented recreational activities in Islamabad.

The three-day event featured a variety of attractions, including arts and crafts, indigenous products, traditional food stalls and dedicated play and activity areas for children. Folk dances, musical evenings, concerts, fireworks, flying lanterns, tent pegging, heavy bike displays and car shows were among the major attractions that drew large crowds.

Adventure tourism activities, including paragliding, para-motor flying, hot-air balloon rides, horse riding and cycling, also remained a major draw for visitors.

Diplomatic missions from various countries set up cultural stalls showcasing their respective heritage, tourism destinations, traditions and cuisines, offering visitors an opportunity to explore different cultures.

Cultural stalls representing all provinces of Pakistan were also established to highlight the country's diverse traditions, heritage and cultural richness.