Faiz Festival continues on second day with multiple events
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Indian delegates also attend the gala
LAHORE (Web Desk) - Faiz Festival continued to spellbind art lovers with its multiple events on second day here on Saturday.
The Alhamra Arts Centre was excited as attendees immersed themselves in diverse sessions featuring poetry, literature, music, and insightful discussions.
Indian actress and director Nandita Das spoke at the festival and said she had arrived in Pakistan after eight years, and it was her desire to arrive here to attend such events.
She spoke about her entry and great position in film industry and said becoming an actress was not her original plan but it happened by chance.
The presence of a significant number of Indian delegates reflected the essence of Faiz Ahmed Faiz’s vision of peace and unity.
The day’s proceedings commenced with an enchanting dance performance by students of a school, setting the tone for an eventful day.
Literature enthusiasts were treated to a profound discussion on Faiz’s poetry featuring luminaries such as Zehra Nigah and Iftikhar Arif.
At the same time, an engaging session on “Women in Media” brought forward powerful narratives from Samina Peerzada, Bee Gul, and Uzma Hassan.
Adding to the festival’s literary richness, book launches such as “You Can’t Please All: Memoirs 1980-2024” and “Forgotten Images—Colonial Era Postcards” provided deep historical and personal insights.
Meanwhile, the power of satire was explored in a thought-provoking session featuring renowned author M Hanif, who captured audiences with humour-laced commentary on contemporary issues.
During the 2nd day, music took center stage as the festival’s energy reached new heights with a thrilling performance by Laal Band, drawing an electrified crowd that sang along to the melodies of resistance and revolution.
The atmosphere resonated with the spirit of Faiz as the audience celebrated his timeless poetry through an exceptional recitation by Naveed Shahzad and Adeel Hashmi.
