LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Mian Aslam Iqbal and Executive Director of Lahore Arts Council Athar Ali Khan inaugurated the painting competition “Fan-e-Rang” along with children at the Lahore Arts Council here on Friday.
LAC Executive Director showed the displayed work to chief guest Mian Aslam Iqbal who appreciated the paintings and congratulated the LAC for holding this exhibition.
Talking on the occasion, Aslam Iqbal said that the government is taking steps to ensure a bright future for the youth.
Athar Khan said that LAC is an important platform to perform various types of talents. “Workshops and exhibitions are being regularly held by the LAC to display children’s artwork, theatrical talent and other forms of arts,” he added.
“300 paintings of children belonging to 100 different schools across the province are displayed in this exhibition,” he further said.
Provincial Minister Mian Aslam Iqbal congratulated Muhammad Ali Zaffar, Adeel Abid and Maryam Ali for holding “Fan-e-Rang” competition.
Muhammad Ali Zaffar said that the competition is held every year and participating children are given certificates. On directions of the Information Minister, LAC Executive Director announced to give cash prizes and shields to the children securing the first three positions.