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October,1983
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"Passage of Dawn." A film on Marco Polo’s trek from Iran to China loaned by Lok Virsa. |
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May,1984
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"Moenjodaro." Sound & Slide show. Programme produced for the Lok Virsa by Sarmad Sehbai. Introduced by Uxi Mufti, Executive Director, Lok Virsa (National Institute of Folk heritage). |
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May,1985
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"15 years: A medical missionary in Bannu." The Hon. Ruth Coggan recounts her experience as a doctor at the Pennel Memorial Hospital at Bannu. |
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May,1986
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"Urs of Bari Imam" A talk on the spirited religious festival and pilgrimage held near Islamabad every year, by Dr. Doris Buddenberg- Nayar of the Anthropology Dept., Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad. |
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October ,1986
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"The Silk Route" 2 Documentaries from Japan. |
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May,1987
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"Gardener-ware: Russian porcelain of the Gardener/Kutznetsov factories in Afghanistan" A talk by Andreina Cottafavi, former Asst. curator of the Porcelain Museum in the Pitti Palace, Florence, Italy. |
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October ,1987
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"The economic and cultural importance of the camel to the people of Pakistan" An illustrated talk by Suzanne Staples and Virginia Morgan. |
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May,1988
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"An Asian Evening - A display of Asian Costumes" |
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October,1988
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"The Kalash" An illustrated talk by Maureen Lines, on her work with the Kalash tribes. |
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May,1989
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"A Pakistani Evening" A fashion show of regional costumes & jewellery and Folk dances. A performance by the Margalla Blues Band. |
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October,1989
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"Pakistan" An illustrated introduction to Pakistan, from the Northern Areas to the shrines of Sind, accompanied by live music from the different regions presented by Perveen Malik and Sajid Munir.
Vocals: Zahid Farani, Sitar: Farid Nizami,
Tabla: Ajmal.
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May,1990
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"An Asian Evening" |
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October ,1990
(Opening Event)
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"Hunza" An illustrated talk / video by the Rani of Hunza, followed by folk dances/ music of the region. |
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May,1991
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"Folk dances from the 4 provinces of Pakistan:" The Sanjh group / Bhangra evening. |
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September,1991
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"The Architectural Traditions in Pakistan" An illustrated talk by Dr. Kamil Khan Mumtaz, Architect/Author of “Architecture in Pakistan”. |
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May,1992
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" The Mughal Court – Kathak dance performance" Maharaj Kathak and his students. |
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September,1992
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"Central Asia" An illustrated talk by Prof. Emiritus, Dr. Ahmed Hasan Dani . Hon. Director: Centre for Central Asian Studies, Quaid-e-Azam University. |
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May,1993
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"Central Asian Evening" Khattak / Chitrali Dance performance. |
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September,1993
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"Pakistan in the 19th Century" An illustrated talk by Syed Faqir Aijazzuddin; noted art historian/journalist. |
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May,1994
(Closing Event)
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"Oriental Masks and Veils" Pipe band of the Pakistan Army / Folk dances from Jhang. |
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September,1994
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"Potohar Plateau" An illustrated talk by Raja Chengiz Sultan, M.D. Pakistan Tourism Corporation. |
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May,1995
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"An Evening in the Potohar" Music & Dances from the region. |
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September,1995
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"Karakurrams" An illustrated talk by Shoaib Sultan , Exec. Director, AKRSP. (Canceled and replaced by a PIA documentary “Air Safari over the Karaokurrams”) |
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May,1996
(Closing Event)
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"Bhangra Evening" Performance by Dhrees dancers from Jhang. |
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September,1996
(Opening Event)
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"Journey along the Mighty River Indus" A multimedia presentation by Uxi Mufti, Exec. Director, Lok Virsa. |
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May,1997
(Closing Event)
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"Indus Valley Civilization Evening" Poetry, music & entertainment. |
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September,1997
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"The Silk Route" An illustrated talk by Professor Emiritus, Dr. Ahmed Hasan Dani, Hon. Director, Centre for Central Asian Studies, Quaid-e-Azam University. |
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May,1998
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"An exciting journey of music, dance and costumes along the Silk Route" Participation by Embassies / Presentation by Perveen Malik. |
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September ,1998
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"Baluchistan" An illustrated talk by Wazir Jogezai, former Deputy Speaker, National Assembly. |
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May ,1999
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"A Baluch Evening" “Mugharman” traditional kettledrum demonstration by the Sheedi Baluch from the coastal line of Makran. Dance performance by the ‘Leva’ dancers of Ibrahim Dada and his ensemble. |
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September ,1999
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"Pakistan in the millennium – Preserving cultural heritage: Colours of the Indus- Costumes & Textiles of Pakistan" An illustrated talk by Dr. Nasreen Askari, Curator of the Mohatta Palace Museum, Karachi. |
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May,2000
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"A Kathak dance performance” by Nahid Siddiqui." |
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September ,2000
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"The Grand Trunk Road" An illustrated talk by Salman Rasheed; Noted author of numerous travelogues, preservationist/conservationist. |
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May,2001
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"Music and dance along the Grand Trunk Road" ’Khattak’ dancers of the Frontier Constabulary, NWFP. ‘Sagheer Dholli’ and his Bhangra group from Jhelum. |
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September ,2001
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"Pakistan’s Mountain Environment and Our Place In It" An illustrated talk by Brigadier (R) Jan Nadir Khan; founder member of the Alpine Club of Pakistan and founder President of Adventure Foundation, Pakistan. |
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May,2002
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"The Year Of The Mountains" 1) An exhibition of artefacts: Lok Virsa
2) An exhibition of paintings: Raja Changez Sultan & Ghulam Rasul
3) Music, Dance, Jewellery and Costumes display by the Royal Family of Nagar
4) Performance by the Chitral Scouts.
5) “The World’s Best Kept Secret”: A Serendip Production. (A special film made for the ASG end of year event)
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October ,2002
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"Punjab - A Crucible of History" An illustrated talk by Mr. Fakir Syed Aijazuddin; An authority on history, art and architecture of Punjab. |
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,2002
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"Cancelled because of Iraq crises " Cancelled because of Iraq crises |
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September ,2003
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"Water is Life" An illustrated talk by Jehan Ara Moeen.
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May,2004
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"Colors of the Punjab – Land of the five rivers" Folk Dances of the Punjab: A presentation by Dr. Fauzia Saeed and friends.
Mystic Drumers: A performance by Sagheer Dholi and group
Folk dance performance by "Dhrees" Dancers from Jhang
"Colours of the Punjab" – A visual Montage by Serindip Produtions (A special film made for the ASG end of year event)
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September,2004
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"“Soobah-e-Sarhad” – The Province in the North" An illustrated talk by Brig. (Retd) Amir Gulistan Janjua
Islamabad Club Auditorium. |
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May,2005
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"“Soobah-e-Sarhad” – The Province in the North" • Rubab & Tabla: Instrumental Music Performance
• Khattak Dance Performance: Khyber Rifles
• ‘The Magical Frontier’: A Visual Montage: Serendip Productions
Embassy of France: Residence |
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September,2005
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"“ Rawalpindi”: A Town in the Victorian Subcontinent...1880-1905" A multi-media presentation: Mr. Mohammad Ali Akbar |
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May,2006
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"“Kathak” Fasih-ur Rehman .Live Musical Accompaniment " A Classical Dance Performance |
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November,2006
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"‘Romancing the Present’: The Pakistani Art Scene" A Multi- Media Presentation: Professor Salima Hashmi |
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May,2007
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"‘A Display by Models of Authentic, Ethnic Costumes & Jewellery’ " (From the private collections of Ishrat Hyatt & Dr. Fozia Saeed)
Synchronised to Regional Folk Music: Flute & Sitar
Commentary/ Presentation: Perveen Malik
Music Coordination: Yasser Nomann
+'Bhangra’: The Rabbani Art Group: Dhrees Dancers from Jhang |
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November,2007
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"‘Sufi Soul of the Punjab’" Live In Concert: Arieb Azhar- Musical Accompaniment: Guitar:Foaad Nizam, Flute: Salman Adil, Tabla: Muhammad Ajmal |
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May,2008
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"“Beyond Boundaries: South Asia”" Costumes, Music and Dance from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and India
Commentary/ Presentation: Perveen Malik
Music Coordination: Yasser Nomann
+‘Qawwali’ concert by Faiz Ali Faiz Qawwal & Ensemble |
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