The festival’s diverse programme was reflective of Karachi’s dynamic spirit with important talks and mentoring, musical performances, dramatic readings, panel discussions, workshops, a space for young children and a market reimagined as an inclusive third space.
This year WOW Karachi also endeavored to become an environmentally responsible festival by reducing the use of single use materials like plastic and panaflex, and working with partners for a sustainable waste management solution. This is not only in response to the prevalent issues around climate change, but also a proactive measure for future programming.
Chantal Harrison-Lee, Director Arts, British Council in Pakistan said, “Working with our team, the WOW Foundation and our phenomenal curatorial team we have put together our most ambitious programme to date, featuring nearly 100 women as well as men, across ages. We have climate change at the heart of our work, throughout our programming and in our delivery approach and are dedicated to making WOW a climate friendly festival. WOW first and foremost is a family friendly inclusive festival for all ages and genders. We really believe that if we move towards a world where gender equality is an every-day fact, it takes all of us to get their no matter your age gender, race or social standing. WOW is a vital platform to celebrate and empower women, to provide a space for discussion around key issues and barriers women and girls face, and aims to make bottom up change.”
The British Council hosted the first full scale WOW in South Asia in Karachi in 2016. The festival in Karachi has been supported by Standard Chartered Bank and Engro.
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