{"id":123462,"date":"2025-12-16T11:52:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T06:52:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/?p=123462"},"modified":"2025-12-16T11:53:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T06:53:47","slug":"pakistan-and-tajikistan-to-arrange-historic-cultural-festival-in-islamabad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/uncategorized\/pakistan-and-tajikistan-to-arrange-historic-cultural-festival-in-islamabad\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan, Tajikistan to Host First-Ever Joint Cultural Festival at Lok Virsa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"535\"><strong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"269\">ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP):<\/strong> In a landmark celebration of friendship and shared heritage, Pakistan and Tajikistan will jointly host their first-ever collaborative cultural festival at Lok Virsa from <strong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"461\">December 19 to 20<\/strong>, marking a historic moment in cultural diplomacy between the two nations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"912\">The <strong data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"577\">Pak-Tajik Cultural Festival 2025<\/strong>, organized by the <strong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"663\">National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa)<\/strong> in collaboration with the <strong data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"738\">Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA)<\/strong> and the <strong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"792\">Ministry of National Heritage and Culture<\/strong>, aims to strengthen bilateral ties through cultural exchange, artistic collaboration, and people-to-people connections.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1132\">Earlier, the <strong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"955\">Ambassador of Tajikistan<\/strong> visited Lok Virsa to review preparations for the event. The visit underscored productive discussions and reaffirmed strong cultural cooperation between Pakistan and Tajikistan.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1433\">Over the two days, Lok Virsa will be transformed into a vibrant hub of cross-cultural celebration, bringing together artists, artisans, and audiences for an immersive cultural experience. Festival activities will run daily from <strong data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1385\">12:00 PM to 8:00 PM<\/strong>, offering visitors a wide range of attractions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1920\">Live artisan demonstrations will showcase traditional craftsmanship techniques from both countries, allowing audiences to observe master craftspeople at work. Cultural performances featuring traditional music, dance, and theatrical presentations will take place throughout the festival. Visitors will also be able to explore <strong data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1786\">handicraft exhibitions<\/strong> displaying authentic artworks and handmade products, while <strong data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1868\">ethnic food stalls<\/strong> will serve traditional Pakistani and Tajik cuisine.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"2167\">In addition, <strong data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1956\">cultural seminars<\/strong> will examine the shared heritage of the two nations. <strong data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2029\">Film screenings<\/strong> are scheduled from <strong data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2088\">10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on December 19<\/strong>, followed by a <strong data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2130\">Farsi language seminar<\/strong> at the same time on <strong data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2166\">December 20<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2754\">The festival will feature renowned Tajik artists <strong data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2240\">Noziya Karomatullo<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2273\">Muhammadrafi Karomatullo<\/strong>. Noziya Karomatullo, celebrated for hit songs such as <em data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2348\">\u201cBazm,\u201d \u201cEy Ishq,\u201d<\/em> and <em data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2366\">\u201cDili Man,\u201d<\/em> is a recipient of the prestigious <strong data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2428\">Medal \u201cHizmati Shoista\u201d<\/strong> for her cultural contributions. Muhammadrafi Karomatullo, famous for songs including <em data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2559\">\u201cBe Tu Yor,\u201d \u201cKhush Omadi,\u201d \u201cTanho Shudam,\u201d<\/em> and <em data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2575\">\u201cKabare,\u201d<\/em> holds the honored title of <strong data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2639\">Zasluzhenny Artist of Tajikistan<\/strong>. Their participation highlights the importance of this cultural collaboration and promises memorable performances.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"3042\">Organized as a <strong data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2792\">family-only event<\/strong>, the festival goes beyond entertainment, symbolizing the spirit of friendship, mutual respect, and shared values that connect Pakistan and Tajikistan. It demonstrates how art, music, food, and tradition can serve as powerful bridges between nations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3044\" data-end=\"3205\">The <strong data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3084\">Pak-Tajik Cultural Festival 2025<\/strong> is expected to leave lasting impressions and open new avenues for future cultural cooperation between the two countries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP): In a landmark celebration of friendship and shared heritage, Pakistan and Tajikistan will jointly host their first-ever collaborative cultural festival at Lok Virsa from December 19 to 20, marking a historic moment in cultural diplomacy between the two nations. 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