Exhibition on the “Historical and Cultural Impressions of Pakistan” in Beijing

November 06,2017

The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing in collaboration with China World Peace Foundation organized an art exhibition at the Peace Garden Museum, Beijing on 6 November 2017. The exhibition celebrated the “Historical and Cultural Impressions of Pakistan.” Madam Geng Ying, Chairperson of China Cultural Heritage Foundation was the chief guest on the occasion.
The exhibition showcased the calligraphic, miniature and illumination art work of Pakistan’s leading artists including Mr. Abdul Rasheed Butt, Ms. Farrah Mahmood, Ms. Alia Bilgrami, Ms. Amna Hashmi, Mr. Nasir Khan Seemab, Ms. Saima Ali, Ms. Saira Butt and Ms. Zohreen Murtaza.
Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador of Pakistan to China, Mr. Masood Khalid highlighted the importance of people-to-people contacts and cultural connectivity between Pakistan and China. He said that the art exhibition is a reflection of cultural exchange and growing people-to-people connectivity between the two countries. He mentioned that along with China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a Cultural Corridor is also envisaged between the two countries to lead to greater cultural exchanges.
During the event, an art workshop was organized where artists from Pakistan and China made art works combining the traditional calligraphy of both countries. The artists received generous appreciation from the audience.
The event was attended by a large number of people including officials from the Chinese government, intellectuals, artists, representatives of the civil society and members of the Pakistani community.
The art exhibition is part of the year long activities being organized by the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing to celebrate the 70^th anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence.