Lahore (HRNW) The Lahore Arts Council organized a grand event based on Baloch cultural colors on Baloch Culture Day to promote provincial harmony and national unity here on Tuesday at Alhamra Arts Centre, the Mall.
The Baloch Culture Show featured poets, singers, dancers, literary personalities of Balochistan. This show is being organized on the directive Information and Culture department. The Lahore Arts Council, in collaboration with Punjab Arts Council, arranged the event.
Provincial Minister for Culture Khayal Ahmed Kastro attended the event as the chief guest of the ceremony. Secretary Information and Culture Raja Jahangir Anwar’s, DGPR Saman Rai, and actor Shan were also part of the function.
Executive Director Alhamra Dr. Aslam Dogar presented a sword to Culture Minister Khayal Ahmed Kastro, Secretary Information Raja Jahangir Anwar, and actor Shaan.
Speaking on occasion, Minister Khayal Ahmed Kastro welcomed all the participants and expressed his views saying, all regional cultural colors of Pakistan are beautiful. Kastro stated that the purpose of celebrating Baloch Culture Day is to spread love, unity, cultural values and enhance the beauty of social life. Punjab always welcomes his brothers from Balochistan, and the Punjab government encourages regional artists and gives them projection in all ways, he added.
Executive Director Lahore Arts Council Dr. Aslam Dogar wished Baloch day to all Balochistan and said that” we arranged this show to promote provincial harmony in all provinces.” Dogar said that Alhamra wants to send the message of love and peace among Pakistan’s people. Through this colorful event, the people of Lahore will understand the actual culture of Balochistan. Projection and promotion of our stunning culture is the topmost priority of the Lahore Arts Council, he added.
Director Art and Culture Zulfiqar Ali Zulfi said, “We all need to recognize each other’s cultures. This show is an excellent addition to the Lahore literary and cultural atmosphere. This event is being organized to pay tribute to the services of Baloch artists, he added.
The artists of Alhamra Academy of Performing Arts welcomed the Balochi artists in their performances. Alhamra has also released a Balochi song sung by famous singer of Balochistan Akhtar Chanal on this beautiful day. Ghous Ali Shah, Mohammad Ali Mazari performed their art, Chhap dance, Balochi Sword dance, other folk songs, Jhoomar, and the performance of Nur Sur were also part of the show.
A large number of people from all walks of life visited the festival. Mostly, families participated as the audience in the cultural festival. In the show, people enjoyed and appreciated the music, dance, attractiveness of Balochistan’s culture, lifestyle, folk songs, exclusive sword dance, and other performances. The Cultural show captivated participants and visitors with the beauty of Balochistan.
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