Azadi Train to inculcate Intercultural and Nationalism spirits
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP): Azadi Train, to run across the country as part
of 70th Independence Day celebrations, would provide an opportunity to the artists
community to showcase their talents and a good source of earning as well.
Azadi Train, in its month-long journey to different cities of the
country, would stop at big stations across the country to hold cultural shows, engaging the
local artists.
The train journey is being jointly organized by Ministry of Railways
and Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage to mark the
Independence Day.
Talking to APP, Renowned singers, Muhammad Ali and Anwar Khayal who
will perform in the musical shows said, "the event would give a chance to the artists like
us to earn a handsome amount."
"It is very difficult for artist community to meet their both ends
during the prevailing price hike situation and such activities boost our morals when we find a good exposure as well as earning".
Qadeer, a Dhol artist, said, "the event will give us a chance to
interact with the local artists of different cities and enhance our working exposure."
He said the event would boost inter-cultural collaboration among the
artists and inculcate the spirit of nationalism and unity.
He said, such activities will highlight the cultural traditions and
beauties of all the provinces and boost soft image of the country at
international level.
Zafar, a musician who plays `Rubab' and belongs to Khyber Pakhtunkwha
said, "We as artists will give the message of love, peace, humanity and unity through our performances to the people of the country".
"We will also tell the international community that we are a peaceful
nation and having deep rooted traditional and civilizational values and
heritage", he said.
An official of PNCA told a group of National Puppet Theater will also
be the part of Azadi Train journey and they will hold puppet show on the national themes.
He said through these puppet shows, the youth and children will be
educated on different important issues.
The artists of Lok Virsa will also perform in the cultural shows to be
held as part of Azadi Train activities.
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