Chinese troupe gets a glimpse of Pakistan’s rich culture

[Omar1984]

Chinese troupe gets a glimpse of Pakistan’s rich culture

On their arrival,the Chinese art troupe was greeted amid beating drums at Lok Virsa. PHOTO: NEWS DESK


A Chinese troupe on a visit to Pakistan was treated to the many colours of Pakistani culture as they visited the Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) on Wednesday, said a press release issued by Lok Virsa.

Ministry of National Heritage and Integration Federal Secretary Faridullah Khan accompanied the 14-member delegation of the Guangdong Art Troupe, headed by Department of Culture of Guangdong Province Deputy Director by Yang Shu.

On arrival, the delegates were welcomed by traditional drummers, dressed in bright regional attire.
Executive Director Khalid Javaid briefed the delegation about the functioning of Lok Virsa and how they deal with documentation, preservation and dissemination of the cultural heritage of the country. He also shed light on the significance of Pakistan’s centuries-old cultural relations with China.
The delegation was taken around various cultural and three-dimensional creative displays at the museum showcasing the living indigenous folk culture and lifestyles of the people of Pakistan including remote regions.

The members of the delegation took keen interest in the cultural displays, especially the section that houses artefacts contributed by the Chinese government as a gift. Folk artists presented famous numbers on the occasion.

Earlier, the delegation also visited Pakistan Monument Museum adjacent to National Monument where Faridullah Khan held a meeting with them.

The museum depicts history, struggle for freedom, emergence and development of Pakistan through 3-dimensional dioramic displays.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 12th, 2012.


Chinese troupe gets a glimpse of Pakistan

 

[Omar1984]

Depiction of culture captivates Chinese troupe


Myra Imran

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Islamabad The wonderful depiction of culture and tradition of Pakistan has captivated the 14-member Guangdong Art Troupe from People’s Republic of China who visited Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage commonly known as Lok Virsa on Wednesday.

The art troupe was headed by Yang Shu, Deputy Director; Department of Culture of Guangdong Province of China. The delegates were welcomed by traditional drummers (dholis) attired in colourful regional costumes. The ‘dholis’ escorted them to the museum entrance where they were warmly received by the senior officials of Lok Virsa.

Lok Virsa Executive Director (ED) Khalid Javaid briefed the delegation about the functioning of Lok Virsa as a leading cultural institution under public sector dealing with documentation, preservation and dissemination of the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of Pakistan with an extensive network of community-based organisations, regional associations, NGOs, intellectuals, researchers, folk artists and craftspeople in all over the country. He also shed light on the significance of centuries’ old cultural relations of Pakistan with friendly country China.

The delegation was taken around various cultural and three-dimensional creative displays at the Pakistan National Museum of Ethnology, popularly known as Heritage Museum, at Lok Virsa showcasing the living indigenous folk culture and lifestyles of the people of Pakistan including the remotest regions.

The members of the visiting delegation took keen interest in the museum hall depicting cultural affinities and link passage with the People’s Republic of China presenting artefacts contributed by the Chinese government as a gift to the people of Pakistan.

The delegates were fascinated to see the ‘Truck Art’ of Pakistan which is a colourful, dazzling, artwork on vehicles and other means of transportation, which is found in abundance in Pakistan. Decorations are not done only on trucks and buses but on all kinds of vehicles like tankers, mini-buses, trucks, rickshaws, ‘tongas’ and even donkey carts moving on the road throughout the country.

A short live musical performance by folk artists was also a part of the visit programme for the Chinese delegation at Lok Virsa. The musicians presented famous folk numbers. The Chinese enjoyed the music with great pleasure and enthusiasm and also danced.

Earlier, the delegation also visited Pakistan Monument Museum at adjacent to National Monument where Faridullah Khan, Secretary Ministry of National Heritage and Integration held a meeting with them.

The delegation later visited Monument Museum which is dedicated to those who sacrificed their today for a better tomorrow, the museum depicts history, struggle for freedom, emergence and development of Pakistan through 3-dimensional dioramic displays.

The museum also depicts key achievements of the country after independence, particularly in the field of culture, tourism, education, defence, communication, science and technology, sports, industries, women development and other important and diverse sectors of national life. One can also see glimpses of meritorious services rendered by the founder of Pakistan, Qauid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, national poet and philosopher Allama Iqbal and a number of other national heroes and freedom-fighters.



Depiction of culture captivates Chinese troupe

 

[fly2012]

This is good but we need more people exchanges. It is a good thing that two governments enjoy good relationships. But Ordinary citizens need more knowledges of each other.

When I was a kid, China used to import Pakistan movies. One made in 1981 was a huge hit. The Chinese translation is 永恒的爱情 (Eternal love), not sure about the Urdu name. Both the movie and the song was huge hits that the song was sung in Urdu at the time by some Chinese singers. It is said the movie is made in Lahore. (Some in Shalimar Gardens) Here's the song (after 30s commerical):

Eternal love


Not sure whether there're Pakistan movies playing in China now.

 

[saiyan0321]

This is good but we need more people exchanges. It is a good thing that two governments enjoy good relationships. But Ordinary citizens need more knowledges of each other.

When I was a kid, China used to import Pakistan movies. One made in 1981 was a huge hit. The Chinese translation is 永恒的爱情 (Eternal love), not sure about the Urdu name. Both the movie and the song was huge hits that the song was sung in Urdu at the time by some Chinese singers. It is said the movie is made in Lahore. (Some in Shalimar Gardens) Here's the song (after 30s commerical):

Eternal love


Not sure whether there're Pakistan movies playing in China now.

dude you should see MULLAH JUTT hahaha awsome movie. this is great we get to share our culture and heritage with these beautiful women .. i mean our Chinese friends

on a serious note this is great we can alot with each others culture and share it more often i say open up more

 

[Pakchina]

A taste of the Chinese and Pakistanese brotherhood and friendship. An example for the entire world at a time when the US war criminals are imposing war and armaggeddon to humanity.

 

[rai_kamal]

A taste of the Chinese and Pakistanese brotherhood and friendship. An example for the entire world at a time when the US war criminals are imposing war and armaggeddon to humanity.

Don't bring the monster "US", over here atleast..
Your friendship is not because of US, its because the people of both countries. So leave aside the US and enjoy friendship..

 

[Ark-Angel]

This culture isn't gonna solve our problems.

 

[saiyan0321]

well i am learning in lahore in gaddafi stadium they are teaching a fast track course on Chinese language. i enrolled it will teach me another language i can talk to people in china anddd will make my resume look better

 

[saiyan0321]

This culture isn't gonna solve our problems.

cmon our culture is great and so is theirs we can learn alot from their culture as they can learn from ours cultural sharing is great and it brings people closer with each other

 

[Xestan]

This is good but we need more people exchanges. It is a good thing that two governments enjoy good relationships. But Ordinary citizens need more knowledges of each other.

When I was a kid, China used to import Pakistan movies. One made in 1981 was a huge hit. The Chinese translation is 永恒的爱情 (Eternal love), not sure about the Urdu name. Both the movie and the song was huge hits that the song was sung in Urdu at the time by some Chinese singers. It is said the movie is made in Lahore. (Some in Shalimar Gardens) Here's the song (after 30s commerical):

Eternal love


Not sure whether there're Pakistan movies playing in China now.

Wow, bro, this song, "Tujhe Pyar kerte kerte, Meri Umr beet jaye" is one of the famous songs from old Pakistani movies. Back then, we really had some great movies being made here, actors were legendary of that time.

Anyways, wait for next Pakistani movie WAAR, you'll love it

 

[niaz]

There are plenty of members of the public as well as of this forum who support establishment of a dark age Mulla Omer type Emirates in Pakistan. Should these forces succeed, we should forget culture and heritage of Pakistan of ancient times.

There were no indigenous people living in Pakistan before 7th century. Our history begins with Mohammed Bin Qasim and our culture is either of the Arabian Desert or culture of Afghan tribes. Names of old towns such as Lahore, Sialkot, Gujarat, Gujranwala etc., that remind us of the people who were here before Mohammed bin Qasim should be changed.

And good bye to Sufi saints such as Data Sahib, Baba Farid and Bahuddin Zakaria. According to Wahabis, celebrating their Urs constitutes ‘shirk’. Remember what Sufi Mohammed did to graves of the Saints in swat!

 

[darkinsky]

This is good but we need more people exchanges. It is a good thing that two governments enjoy good relationships. But Ordinary citizens need more knowledges of each other.

When I was a kid, China used to import Pakistan movies. One made in 1981 was a huge hit. The Chinese translation is 永恒的爱情 (Eternal love), not sure about the Urdu name. Both the movie and the song was huge hits that the song was sung in Urdu at the time by some Chinese singers. It is said the movie is made in Lahore. (Some in Shalimar Gardens) Here's the song (after 30s commerical):

Eternal love


Not sure whether there're Pakistan movies playing in China now.

that was a popular song back then and now as classic

---------- Post added at 05:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:15 PM ----------

Wow, bro, this song, "Tujhe Pyar kerte kerte, Meri Umr beet jaye" is one of the famous songs from old Pakistani movies. Back then, we really had some great movies being made here, actors were legendary of that time.

Anyways, wait for next Pakistani movie WAAR, you'll love it

pehle movie ko to any do, pata nahi kaise movie hai

---------- Post added at 05:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:16 PM ----------

Wow, bro, this song, "Tujhe Pyar kerte kerte, Meri Umr beet jaye" is one of the famous songs from old Pakistani movies. Back then, we really had some great movies being made here, actors were legendary of that time.

Anyways, wait for next Pakistani movie WAAR, you'll love it

pehle movie ko to any do, pata nahi kaise movie hai

 

[fly2012]

Wow, bro, this song, "Tujhe Pyar kerte kerte, Meri Umr beet jaye" is one of the famous songs from old Pakistani movies. Back then, we really had some great movies being made here, actors were legendary of that time.

Anyways, wait for next Pakistani movie WAAR, you'll love it

"Tujhe Pyar kerte kerte, Meri Umr beet jaye", that just sounds right. What does it mean? Chinese translation is like "I will love you for my whole life, and that won't change until death". The girl is really pretty, even as a kid, I could not help but bursting into tears when she died (in the movie). Very romantic and that's the reason I can still remember it.

 

[darkinsky]

"Tujhe Pyar kerte kerte, Meri Umr beet jaye", that just sounds right. What does it mean? Chinese translation is like "I will love you for my whole life, and that won't change until death". The girl is really pretty, even as a kid, I could not help but bursting into tears when she died (in the movie). Very romantic and that's the reason I can still remember it.

yeah thats it,more exactly, my whole life passes away loving you again n again

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

There should be mor cultural exchanges between both the countries.....