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Summary A photographic exhibition has started at National Heritage Museum at Shakarparian in Islamabad.
The exhibition is held under the aegis of Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP) in collaboration with Lok Virsa National Institute of Folk & Traditional Heritage, Ministry of National Heritage & Integration, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad.The opening ceremony was performed by Commissioner Rawalpindi, Imdadullah Bosal as chief guest. Managing director TDCP Habibur Rehman Gilani and Lok Virsa’s executive director Khalid Javaid were also present on the occasion.The exhibition presents works of two students from National College of Arts, Lahore Ubaid ur Rehman and Naeem Jatoi. They undertook an extensive tour of entire Pakistan in four months in cooperation with TDCP to capture scenic beauty, national monuments and cultures of different areas through the lens of camera.Talking to media, chief guest Commissioner Rawalpindi Imdadullah Bosal said “Youth is considered as backbone in any society and efforts of these young students are praiseworthy. We can promote our tourism by highlighting various aspects and colours of our diverse and beautiful culture”, he said.Speaking on the occasion, managing director TDCP Habibur Rehman Gilani appreciated the contribution of Lok Virsa management for their support and collaboration in holding the exhibition.In his remaks, Lok Virsa’s executive director Khalid Javaid lauded the efforts of the students for creating such a beautiful exhibition.He said “Lok Virsa’s major focus is currently on youth who is future of Pakistan.“We are taking a number of initiatives under our ongoing museum educational programme and popular slogan ‘harnessing culture for education’ with a view to inculcate awareness among younger generation about their indigenous traditional culture and folk heritage”, Khalid said.The exhibition will continue till 5th July 2012 at Lok Virsa Heritage.
