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Second Children Lok Mela held

By A Reporter 2017-10-19
ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lol( Virsa) on Wednesday held second Children Lok Mela under the slogan `Harnessing Culture with Education` in collaboration with training wing of the Federal Directorate of E ducation (FDE).

The event held on the premises of Islamabad Model College for Girls (IMCG), G-6/1-4, which featured a number of colourful activities including artisans-at-work, live folk musical performances by artists and traditional drummers, traditional food stalls, traditional horse dance and many other attractions.

Around 2,000 students from various FDE schools participated in the Children Lok Mela and enjoyed the activities presented on the occasion.FDE Director General Hasnat Qureshi, while speaking on the occasion, said that such events will not only give information to students but they will also become aware of their culture.

He assured full cooperation from his department for the successful implementation of this programme series.

Lol( Virsa Executive Director Dr Fouzia Saeed said her institution was working for the last two years in close collaboration with the FDE to inculcate knowledge among children about various facets of Pakistani culture, particularly folk craft.

`Lok Virsa has launched a one-year programme series in the name of `Craft is Knowledge`,` she added.

It aims at perpetuating traditional skills, promoting master artisans and above all, creating awareness among children about folk crafts.