In pictures: Heritage Now festival - Day 1
Featuring panel discussions, art exhibitions and live performances, the Heritage Now festival also i
(Web Desk) - Celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Pakistan, a two-day festival kicked off on Saturday at the Alhamra Arts Council in Lahore.
The Heritage Now festival has been organised by the British Council in collaboration with the Walled City of Lahore Authority, French Embassy in Pakistan, Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, UNESCO and Government of Pakistan National History & Literary Heritage Division. It includes an exciting line up of artists, educationists and professionals, including Mira Hashmi, Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, Ali Hamza, Saqib Malik, Aarfa Syeda and Kamran Lashari, who have come together to discuss various aspects of the heritage sector and the arts and cultural industry of Pakistan.
Featuring panel discussions, art exhibitions and live performances, the Heritage Now festival also includes art-based activities for children.
Here are some pictures from day 1 of the festival from the Alhamra.
People walking in through the registration desks set up on day 1 of the British Council’s Heritage Now festival. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat
Walled City of Lahore Authority’s rickshaw decorated with traditional truck art at the entrance of the festival. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat
A stall set up by the British Council Library. Photo: Abdullah Zafar
A story-telling session for children at the British Council Library’s stall. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat
Wooden dolls of renowned Pakistanis crafted by Arzee on display. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat
Craftsmen work on an intricate ceramic mosaic at the heritage festival. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat
A folk puppet show by the Rafi Peer Theatre Workshop at the Heritage Now festival. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat
Puppets decked in traditional outfits at a puppet show by Rafi Peer Theatre Workshop. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat
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Handicrafts on display at various stalls at the festival. Photo: Abdullah Zafar
Children engaging in arts and crafts activities at Alhamra. Photo: Abdullah Zafar
Children’s artwork on display at a stall by Little Art. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat
Visitors seen on day 1 of the heritage festival at Alhamra. Photo: Abdullah Zafar
A printed cut-out of the Mohenjo-daro’s Priest King on display. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat
