This year’s Lok Mela - Pakistan’s largest folk festival - will be held from Nov 3 to Nov 12 at the National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa), Islamabad. The festival will showcase the richness of Pakistan’s cultural diversity, featuring provincial pavilions, shopping stalls, food stalls and musical programmes. Under the theme “Peace and Harmony through Cultural Diversity”, Lok Mela 2023 will highlight the contributions of people from diverse communities to Pakistan’s cultural identity. A large number of master craftsmen, folk artists, musicians and folk dancers from all over Pakistan are expected to participate in the festival. Lok Mela 2023 is a unique event that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Pakistan.

Source: The Nation November 01, 2023 18:54 UTC