Lok Virsa holds first open micThe event featured traditional music, cultural exhibitions, and dance and theatre performances showcasing the folk culture of Ghizer. “The government of G-B is fully cognisant of the tourism potential of the region, including district Ghizer,” Rehman said. Ghizer district is our top priority,” he said, adding that the regional government also plans to begin work on the Ghizer Expressway in March 2018. “The event aims at promoting tourism in Gilgit – Baltistan, particularly Ghizer district, which offers immense potential in the field.” GSCF President Waheed Rehmat said. The traditional music drew natives and other visitors to gravitate towards some empty stage in front of the stage to perform traditional G-B dances.

Source: The Express Tribune January 01, 2018 05:19 UTC