Chinese Mela to celebrate Pak-China diplomatic relations
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ISLAMABAD, May 19 (APP): Chinese Mela to celebrate Pak-China diplomatic relations
National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) would organize two-day 'Chinese Mela' from May 21 in Line with 65th annual celebrations of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China.
The event would be organized in collaboration with China Embassy. The 'Mela' would highlight the Chinese Culture, cuisine and photo exhibition along with Pakistani Artisans and music would also be arranged.
The performers would present fusion of Pakistani and Chinese culture and traditions with a focus on performing arts of both countries, an official of Lok Virsa told APP.
He said that the performers would also present Sufi spiritual performances, regional dances of Pakistan with traditional costumes to bring vibrancy in the show.
Lok Virsa also arranged `Chinese Food Festival' during Chinese Mela in line with the 65th Pak-China Friendship anniversary.
In two-day food festival the people will have the chance to learn more about the history, regional significance and methods of preparation of authentic Chinese food while enjoying the sumptuous festival," an official of Lok Virsa told the state-run news agency.
He said that it would be the part of on-going efforts of promoting relationship of love and brotherhood between the people of two countries, through common cultural heritage and the food.
He said that the Chinese cuisine is loved by the world-over and it is equally popular in Pakistan.
“There are a quite good number of Chinese restaurants in many parts of the country that present variety of Chinese rich food with Pakistani-touch," he added.
He hoped that the food-festival arranged by the Lok Virsa will make a new beginning in promoting common food-taste and cultural values among the people.
"Pakistan China have a long history. Their friendship withstood the test of time and is deeply rooted in the people's hearts," he added.
The Chinese Food Festival would offer its guests a feast of culinary delights from all over China.
