Beijing: Embassies and foreign missions of Pakistan celebrated the 75th anniversary of Pakistan Independence Day across the world.
To commemorate 75 years of Pakistan’s Independence Day, a flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan in China which was attended by a large number of audience.
The event began with the recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by Ambassador Moin ul Haque raising of the national flag. On this occasion, messages by the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan were also read out.
Addressing the event Ambassador Moin ul Haque congratulated the Pakistani community on the 75th Independence Anniversary of Pakistan. He complimented the leaders of the Pakistan movement and their struggle and sacrifices. He stated that it was now the collective duty of all Pakistanis to fulfill the founding fathers’ vision to make Pakistan a peaceful and strong country.
He also spoke about the unique relations between Pakistan and China, which have stood the test of time in the past seven decades. He expressed the resolve of the two countries to take this unique friendship to higher levels in the future. He also expressed solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and underscored Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to the Kashmiri cause.
National songs were performed by the children of Pakistan Embassy College Beijing. Besides officials of the Embassy and their families, many people, including members of the Pakistan Community, Chinese friends and media, and their families, also participated in the event.
On Saturday 13th and 14th August Pakistan Embassy in Beijing organized a Food and Cultural Festival at the state-of-the-art Silk Road Art and Cultural Centre in Langfang, an hour drive from Beijing, to celebrate the 75th Independence Anniversary of Pakistan.
The two-day festival is aimed to showcase Pakistan’s rich history, beautiful landscapes, cultural heritage, products, arts and crafts, literature, and traditional food.
The opening ceremony was attended by over 300 people, including Chinese dignitaries, government officials, business executives, members of the diplomatic corps, media representatives, and the Pakistani community.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Pakistan Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque stated that 75th Anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence was a historic milestone for Pakistan which stands today the 5th largest nation of 220 million hard-working, talented people.
He highlighted the strengths of Pakistan as an investment and tourist destination and invited the people of China to visit Pakistan next year being celebrated as Year of Tourism Exchanges.
The ambassador also spoke at length about the special friendship and iron brotherhood between China and Pakistan, which is time tested.
He hoped this festival would help in promoting cultural cooperation and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
President of China-Pakistan Friendship Association, Ambassador Sha Zukang said that Pakistan and China have a long history of friendly relations and both the countries have been helping each other at difficult times.
He expressed the confidence that the all-weather friendship between the two people would further deepen in future.
CEO of Ennova Culture Group, Ms Li Xiaofei welcomed the audience and threw light on the festival’s importance.
Several activities were organized as a part of this festival, including cultural performances, a display of Pakistani products and handicrafts, a photo exhibition, children’s games, and famous Pakistani dishes.
A special children’s art activity to make a large painting symbolizing China-Pakistan friendship was held on the occasion.
A Virtual Reality Booth offered virtual tours of Lahore Fort and Lake Saif ul Malook .
Two famous movies’ Parvaz hai Janoon’ and animated movie ‘Allahyar’ and legends of ‘Markhor’, are also being shown at the festival.
