The second day of the 10th three-day Faiz Festival at Alhamra unfolded with remarkable energy, intellectual depth and artistic brilliance, further reinforcing Lahore’s stature as a vibrant center of literary and cultural dialogue. The day’s activities commenced on a refreshing and spirited note with a captivating performance titled “Saqiya! Raqs Koi Raqs Saba Ki Soorat” […]
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Pakistani exhibitors shine at Sichuan’s shopping festival
The 29th China (Sichuan) New Year Shopping Festival, one of the nation’s premier annual trade and cultural events, is currently in full swing in Chengdu from January 30 to February 11, with a parallel session taking place in Chongqing, according to China Economic Net (CEN). This year’s festival features an expansive 50,000-square-meter main exhibition area […]
‘Safe Basant’: Bikes sans safety rods banned during three-day festival
Commissioner Lahore Division Marryam Khan has issued instructions to the district administration Lahore to implement the Kite Flying Ordinance 2025 regarding “Mehfooz Basant” (Safe Basant) in Lahore district and said that a three-day “Safe Basant” will be held within the limits of Lahore district on February 6, 7, and 8, 2026. Kite flying is absolutely […]
Lahore Digital Arts Festival 2025 — ‘Breathing Algorithms’ concludes with global resonance
The Lahore Digital Arts Festival 2025 (LDF), themed “Breathing Algorithms,” wrapped up today after an electrifying week of immersive exhibitions, live performances and thought-provoking dialogues. Spanning venues like Alliance Française de Lahore, R Space, Aangun Cultural Centre and Beaconhouse National University (BNU), the festival drew packed crowds and critical acclaim. Founded by Najamul Assar, LDF […]
Mango festival celebrates 75 years of ties
ISLAMABAD: A colourful Pakistani Mango Festival was held in The Hague by the Pakistani Embassy in the Netherlands to commemorate 75 years of diplomatic ties between Pakistan and the Netherlands. Ambassadors, members of the diplomatic community, Dutch authorities, and business executives from both the Dutch and Pakistani economies were all present with enthusiasm at the […]
Extreme piercing cleanses souls at Thai vegetarian festival
Taoist devotees had body parts pierced with objects ranging from skewers and swords to a model ship on Tuesday as Thailand’s Vegetarian Festival returned from a two-year pandemic hiatus. The annual nine-day celebration honours the “Nine Emperor Gods” and adherents shun all animal products while offering their bodies to deities who they believe will banish […]
Registration for 2nd National Amateur Short Film Festival opened
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Saturday announced that the youngsters aspiring to be filmmaker could register themselves online for the 2nd National Amateur Short Film Festival (NASFF) 2022 by May 30. “From oceans to mountains” was the theme of the NASFF 2022 jointly organized by the Information Ministry and Inter Services Public […]
Bruce Springsteen surprises Asbury Park film screening
Fans at the Asbury Park’s Music + Film Festival had seen a lot of rare, mind-blowing live Bruce Springsteen footage by the end of Saturday. In the city’s old Paramount Theatre, where Springsteen has performed many times, they saw rare clips like a highly-charged performance of “Quarter to Three” from the Bottom Line in 1975, […]
For the love of bangles: accessorising yourself this Eid
Bangles are considered your ever-green, traditional go-to accessories that have been adorning the arms of women since the beginning of time. Over the centuries, women have been using bangles as an important part of their getup. There is no age limit to its usage, but it is mandatory for a newly married bride to decorate […]
Coke Fest: The evolution of Pakistan’s biggest Food and Music festival
There is no greater love than the love of food, the warm, pleasant sensations one feels in the stomach and heart area when emotionally moved by an act of goodwill or love. And aren’t we Pakistanis the most accurate and rejoicing example of this? In a swath of the country all the way from Lahore […]