A three-day Pakistan Cultural Mela has been inaugurated at the Alhamra Cultural Complex Qaddafi Stadium. Information, Culture and Youth Affairs Secretary Moaiuddin Ahmad Wani, Media Coordinator Farah Deeba, Kanwal, film actor Bahaar, actors Irfan Khosat, Masood Akhtar, Additional Secretary Tahir Raza Hamdani, Executive Director Muhammad Ali Baloch, officers, artists and singers attended the ceremony.
The attendees said the Punjab chief minister has set an example of unity and brotherhood by bringing together artists and industrialists from across the country. More than 80 handicraft stalls have been displayed in the cultural festival. In his speech, Wani said the Punjab government will arrange such festivals in other cities of the province to provide recreation to the citizens. He stated that the government was not generating any income from the event, rather free recreation has been provided to the people in collaboration with donor agencies. The festival will continue till April 22.
The main events of the festival will be held at the Cultural Complex and Minar-e-Pakistan today
(Saturday) and Sunday in which renowned artists, singers and hosts will participate.
