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Express Tribune
18-04-2025
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CM asks aides to prepare artistes welfare scheme
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz views a painting after inaugurating an exhibition in Ustad Allah Bakhsh Art Gallery. The show has been organised as part of the Punjab Culture Day celebration. photo: express Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered the preparation of a programme for the welfare of artistes in the province. Addressing the Punjab Culture Day ceremony at Alhamra Arts Council, she said, "I want to do something special for the well-being of artistes of Punjab so as to set an example." She asked Provincial Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb and Information Minister Azma Zahid Bokhari to chalk out a programme for the welfare of the artistes. The chief minister said, "Everyone should be proud of speaking and being called Punjabi. I have immense love for the soil, people, music, traditions and culture of Punjab." She added, "I love Pakistan as I am a patriotic Pakistani. During my exile, I used to cry remembering the fragrance of Punjab's soil in the rain. The youth must learn English, but they should speak the Punjabi language with pride. Punjab and Punjabi are our identity, we cannot forget it." She said, "After many decades, a series of fairs has resumed in Punjab. The Horse and Cattle Show resumed after 30 years and the people enjoyed it for two weeks. Mela Chiraghan was revived after many years."
Express Tribune
14-04-2025
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Colourful events mark Punjab Cultural Day
Students of a girls school in Narowal showcase traditional household chores at stalls set up during an event organised to mark the Punjab Culture Day. The day was celebrated to highlight the heritage of the province. photo: nni Punjab Cultural Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and traditional fervour across the district on Monday. The main cultural rally, led by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr Lubna Nazir was organised from the DC Office to Ghosia Chowk. In addition to the rally, a series of traditional sports events such as Kabaddi, tug of war and rugby matches were organised, drawing large crowds and promoting regional games. Speaking at the occasion, DC Dr Lubna Nazir emphasised the importance of cultural identity by highlighting Punjab's rich legacy rooted in the land of five rivers, known for its hospitality, peace and affection. Senior district officials including Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) (Revenue), Syed Waseem Hassan, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Muhammad Asad Ali, Assistant Commissioner (AC) Iram Shahzadi, CEO District Education Authority Israrul Haq and Chief Officer District Council Muhammad Ali participated in the rally wearing traditional Punjabi attire and turbans. Cultural rallies were also held in all three tehsils of the district. Schools across the district organized various cultural programs to mark the occasion, engaging students in the celebration of Punjab's traditions.
Express Tribune
14-04-2025
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Schools celebrate Punjab's culture
Punjab Culture Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm in schools and colleges across the Rawalpindi district on Sunday. Many schools presented vibrant scenes of rural life, recreating the essence of Punjab's rural villages and mansions. Students and teachers embraced the day by wearing traditional rural attire. Teachers were dressed in colourful dhotis, long kurtas, and turbans, while also bringing along the cultural specialty of Punjab the hukkah. They lit the hukkah in schools and smoked it gracefully, with some even carrying pipes. Traditional Punjabi delicacies such as green (saag), cornbread, and cold sweet lassi were also served, as teachers sat on mats to enjoy the food together, accompanied by round pillows and colourful village-style beds. Students wore traditional shalwar kameez, kurtas, and khussas, with some tying small turbans on their heads or wearing caps. Female students and teachers adorned colourful braids and traditional attire. Traditional games such as stappo, getian, pithu garam, bandar qila, gulli danda, volleyball, and kok lakh chapaki were enjoyed by the students. Quiz shows, speech competitions, and tableau performances were also part of the day's festivities. Prizes were awarded to outstanding participants. Teachers and school heads delivered lectures on Punjabi culture, and the entire event was conducted in Punjabi. Amanullah, Head of the District Education Authority, emphasised the importance of preserving Punjabi culture, noting that it is essential to promote the use of the mother tongue in homes and public spaces. Presidents of the Educators Association, Akhyan Gul and Basharat Raja, expressed their joy over the success of the day, reflecting on the memories of the past fifty years. A student, Kamil Hassan, shared his excitement about wearing a turban for the first time and playing traditional games, urging the government to promote such games once again in schools.
Express Tribune
14-04-2025
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PAC hosts colourful events to celebrate Punjab Culture Day
Girls present a tableau on the eve of Punjab Cultural Day in Bahawalpur. photo: APP Punjab Arts Council organised colourful events in connection with Culture Day. Parliamentary Secretary Information and Culture Department, Shazia Rizwan was the chief guest on this occasion. Director Arts Council Sajjad Hussain, Deputy Director Muhammad Shakoor, Assistant Director Muhammad Suleman, Assistant Director Sarfaraz Khan, and Assistant Director Waqar Ali were also present alongside the chief guest. Upon arrival at the Arts Council, the chief guest was presented with a traditional Chunri of Punjab, while the officials adorned traditional Punjabi Pagri (turban). Shazia Rizwan said that Punjab Culture Day not only represents our heritage and traditions but also serves as a means to connect our youth with their cultural roots. The government of Punjab is committed to celebrating this day with full zeal and fervour to preserve our customs, folk arts, and local heritage. The enthusiastic public participation in today's festivities reflects our strong cultural consciousness. Culture Day offers a unique opportunity to highlight the colours, fragrance, and folk wisdom of Punjab. Punjab Arts Council has organised various programmes, including folk music, painting competitions, musical events, and regional dances. I am proud to be part of this beautiful initiative that promotes the civilization and culture of Punjab. Director Arts Council Sajjad Hussain said that Punjab Culture Day beautifully reflects our civilizational identity, traditional values, and fine arts.
Express Tribune
13-04-2025
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Pindi celebrates Punjab Culture Day
Children perform on a folk song at an event held at Punjab Arts Council Rawalpindi to celebrate Punjab Culture Day. PHOTO: EXPRESS Punjab Culture Day will be celebrated today (Monday) with full traditional flair in educational institutions and government offices. On this occasion, students, teachers, and non-teaching staff in government schools and colleges will wear traditional Punjabi attire instead of their usual uniforms. Due to the holy month of Ramazan, Punjab Culture Day was postponed. Teachers in both public and private educational institutions and colleges will dress in traditional Punjabi outfits such as dhoti-kurta and khussa, along with a turban (pagri). For today only, traditional hookah smoking will also be permitted. Schools will be decorated with rural-style furniture, including wooden cots (charpai), clay utensils, and traditional food items like lassi and saag. Female teachers and students will be allowed to wear traditional shalwar kameez, lehenga, dupatta, khussa, and flat Punjabi footwear (pumpi jutti), and may also use surma (kohl) and dandasa (herbal tooth cleanser). Girls' schools will host traditional games such as stapu (hopscotch), gittiyan (pebble toss), rope skipping, and luddi (folk dance). Traditional Punjabi food will be cooked on-site. In all government offices, staff and officials will also wear traditional rural attire. The Rawalpindi Arts Council will host cultural events, including seminars, games, and an exhibition of photographs showcasing Punjabi village life.
