MAJU presents Spring Fungama tomorrow (4th April, 2009) at Maritime Museum.

Performances by Aroah, Josh and Gravity

Time: 03:00PM – 12:00AM
Price: 250 PKR per person
Note:
No entry without Family
No entry without Ticket

Contact: Wajeh 0300-7012003

The Shanaakht 2009 festival “17 Crore Dillon Ki Aik Shanaakht” will unite Pakistanis as one nation as we explore the formative years of our country and come together at a time when unity is needed in Pakistan. Shanaakht 2009 is a five day FREE festival. It will feature vintage photo and art exhibitions by VASL and Amean J, as well as private, never before seen collection of photographs by Mr. Lutfullah
Khan of Karachi in the 1950’s and Mr.Iqbal Akhund’s rare collection of Kashmir’s photographs. Murals focusing on the four provinces of Pakistan as well as audiovisual installations “oral history project” featuring Pakistan’s first generation will be presented by the Citizens Archive of Pakistan. Every evening starting at 5 p.m. there will be live theater performances, story telling, book readings, art installations, children’s art activities. Starting at 8:30 p.m. every evening the indoor auditorium will feature plays by Sheema Kermani and NAPA. On
the 11th of April, there will be a children’s play and on the closing night a fusion musical concert featuring Noorie, ADP, The Kolachi Quartette, Taal Karisma and various other artists.

From 8th April to 12th April 2009, at The Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi.

For a detailed Schedule and other information Download the Shanaakht 2009 festival Schedule PDF

Karimabad-Liquatabad Flyover where Community police busy in handling traffic jam due to a hole created by overweight truck.

Iqbal Academy Pakistan is offering a series of weekly workshops about concepts related to the works of Dr. Sir Muhammad Iqbal. Participation has been kept free this month too, but due to limited space, please register yourself in advance and be there in time (seats will be given on a “first come first” basis).

Resource Person:
Khurram Ali Shafique, author of The Republic of Rumi: A Novel of Reality

Venue: Teachers’ Development Center, 129-G, P.E.C.H. Society, Block 2, Karachi. Phone: (021)4392949

Timings (for all workshops): 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Contact for further information: Dr. Hena Javid henajawaid000@hotmail.com
Program

Pakistan: past, present, future – Saturday, April 4

This is an introduction to the history of Pakistan through concepts derived from the writings of Iqbal. The workshop takes you through the story of Pakistan through activities and discussions in order to explore how the founding fathers foresaw the destiny of Pakistan and what opportunities can be found through our shared experience.

Consensus literature – Saturday, April 11

Art and literature is usually categorized as “high” and “popular”. This workshop introduces a third option: “consensus literature”. How is it different from our common perception of literature, what can we learn about ourselves through it and how far does it go in showing us new options for our future? These are some of the issues which are being addressed here.

Collective ego in popular media – Saturday, April 18

“Achieve a real collective ego,” said Iqbal in the Presidential Address after outlining his concept of Pakistan. In what ways has our collective ego unfolded itself through popular media? The answers might surprise you.

The Valley of Wonderment – Saturday, April 25

The recent history of Pakistan seems candidly similar to “the Valley of Wonderment”, the sixth valley in the journey of the birds towards Simorgh in the classic tale by the thirteenth century Sufi poet Sheikh Fariduddin Attar. Can a better understanding of the sixth valley help us discover new perspectives about our present situation and find innovative solutions? Find out in this advanced workshop especially designed for those who have attended any of the first three.