Pakistan Cultural Day

Pakistan Cultural Day, organized under the auspices of Inalco, offers a rich and varied immersion in Pakistani culture.
Quaid-e-Azam Mausolée à Karachi
Quaid-e-Azam Mausolée à Karachi : Un monument emblématique représentant le lieu de repos de Muhammad Ali Jinnah, le fondateur du Pakistan © Mhtoori / Wikimedia Commons‎

This cultural event takes place in two distinct phases: a morning devoted to interactive activities in which the public is invited to explore various aspects of Pakistani culture through stands offering henna and calligraphy demonstrations, an exhibition of handicrafts, a fashion show, as well as culinary tastings. In the afternoon, from 2:00 pm, the program continues with a series of official speeches, including those by the Deputy Vice-President of Inalco and His Excellency the Ambassador of Pakistan, reinforcing diplomatic and academic ties.

These speeches are followed by artistic performances, including a musical and choreographic show, a traditional poetic recitation session, cultural presentations by Urdu students and the screening of the film

Program

Monday, October 7

in the 2nd floor Hall

10:00-13:00: Stands and cultural activities (henna, calligraphy, crafts exhibition, fashion show, Culinary tastings)

14:00: Installation of guests

in the auditorium

14:00 - 14:02: Words of welcome

14:02 - 14:05: Address by the Deputy Vice-President, Mr Alexandre Toumarkine

14:05 - 14:10: Address by His Excellency Mr. Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Ambassador of Pakistan

14h10 - 14h15: Speech by the head of the Urdu section Shahzaman Haque

14h15 - 14h50: Musical and choreographic performance by Rahil Siddiqui & Erum Bashir

14h50 - 16h20: Cultural performances presented by Urdu students

16h20 - 16h30: Refreshment interlude

4:30pm - 6:00pm: Mushaira - Poetry recitation

6:00pm: Closing speech by Shahzaman Haque

Tuesday, October 8

in amphitheatre 4

5:00pm - 7:30pm: Screening of the film Iktara

Directed and produced by Fahim Hamid Ali l 2023 l 1h17mn l Urdu without subtitles

The screening will be followed by a discussion.