Friday, August 15, 2008

The Land of Art-lovers

By TP Correspondent, "Punjab to have 3 more museums" - The Post -
Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Pasrar: Punjab Minister for Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs Dr Tanvir-ul-Islam has said that three museums are being constructed in Gujrat, Multan and Katas Raj in the province and the building of Kalar Kahar Museum is under-construction which will soon be completed.

He said this while talking to the journalists at Chawinda-Pasrur Monday.

The provincial minister further said the concrete measures would be taken for the promotion of Punjabi language and extending patronage to artists in order to enhance the cultural activities in the province.

He said that a large number of projects were being carried out in the province for the promotion of fine art by Lahore Arts Council and Punjab Arts Council.

Academy of Performing Art is already operating where diploma courses were being offered in calligraphy, photography, drama, dance, music, violin, 'satar', drawing, painting and tabla, he added.

Dr Tanvir said: "The Punjab is the land of 'art-lovers' and has a rich culture and it is our responsibility to transfer it to the next generation."
He said the government would utilise all resources for the promotion of art and culture.

To preserve the cultural heritage of Punjab as well as promoting Punjabi language and culture, Punjab Institute of Language Art and Culture has been set up which was translating the poetry of 'Sufi' poets in regional languages for creating brotherhood and harmony among the provinces, he added.

The provincial minister said the Heer Waris Shah had been translated into Urdu language whereas the poetry of Baba Fareed had been translated into Sindhi language so that people from other provinces could also learn about the cultural heritage of the other provinces.

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Friday, August 15, 2008

The Land of Art-lovers
By TP Correspondent, "Punjab to have 3 more museums" - The Post -
Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Pasrar: Punjab Minister for Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs Dr Tanvir-ul-Islam has said that three museums are being constructed in Gujrat, Multan and Katas Raj in the province and the building of Kalar Kahar Museum is under-construction which will soon be completed.

He said this while talking to the journalists at Chawinda-Pasrur Monday.

The provincial minister further said the concrete measures would be taken for the promotion of Punjabi language and extending patronage to artists in order to enhance the cultural activities in the province.

He said that a large number of projects were being carried out in the province for the promotion of fine art by Lahore Arts Council and Punjab Arts Council.

Academy of Performing Art is already operating where diploma courses were being offered in calligraphy, photography, drama, dance, music, violin, 'satar', drawing, painting and tabla, he added.

Dr Tanvir said: "The Punjab is the land of 'art-lovers' and has a rich culture and it is our responsibility to transfer it to the next generation."
He said the government would utilise all resources for the promotion of art and culture.

To preserve the cultural heritage of Punjab as well as promoting Punjabi language and culture, Punjab Institute of Language Art and Culture has been set up which was translating the poetry of 'Sufi' poets in regional languages for creating brotherhood and harmony among the provinces, he added.

The provincial minister said the Heer Waris Shah had been translated into Urdu language whereas the poetry of Baba Fareed had been translated into Sindhi language so that people from other provinces could also learn about the cultural heritage of the other provinces.

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