November 20th, 2004
The Rafi Peer Theatre’s 10-day world performing arts festival, 2004, is being held at the Alhamra Cultural Complex from Nov 27.
As many as 600 artistes of over 33 countries, including India, will perform in various disciplines of performing arts like dance, theatre, music and puppetry.
Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi will inaugurate the festival. Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz will attend its premier show on Nov 26, a day ahead of its formal launch.
Rafi Peer Theatre directors Faizan Peerzada and Usman Peerzada told newsmen here at the Lahore Press Club on Friday that it was one of the biggest festivals in South Asia.
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May 3rd, 2003
Italian artistes who are working for elimination of terrorism through here on Thursday to leave for India via bus.
They will leave for India on Friday via Wagah border.
Talking to journalists on their arrival in the provincial capital they said that their company comprised of some 21 members, which include singers, actors, dancers and painters.
They said that after drawing inspiration from Italy’s Philosopher Captain and Indian leader Gandhi they had formed the company to spread awareness amongst people across the globe against terrorism.
9/11 has earned a name of blackest day in the history of the world, they said.
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