Faiz Festival

Faiz Festival Set to Illuminate Lahore with Literary, Cultural Extravaganza on Feb 9

Tamseela Akhtar

Jan 28, 2024 — 1 min read

LAHORE, Jan 28: The 8th Faiz Festival is poised to grace Lahore Arts Council Al Hamra from February 9-11, promising a three-day celebration of meaningful literary and cultural dialogues. The festival lineup includes a rich tapestry of events such as cultural dialogue sessions, live performances, theater, Qawwali programs, book presentations, documentaries, dances, drum circles, workshops, open mic sessions, film screenings, and more.

Delegates from across the globe, alongside participants from Pakistan, are gearing up for this cultural extravaganza, making it a truly international affair. Renowned speakers and personalities, including Pirzada Qasim, Asghar Nadeem Syed, Vijay Wook, Arvinder Chamkam, Sarwat Mohiuddin, Mushtaq Sufi, Moeen Nizami, Osama Siddique, Haris Khaliq, Mahmoud Al Hasan, Wajahat Masood, Ali Rehman, Aamir Jafri, Hina Jilani, Ali Mazhar, Usman Qureshi, Anwar Shibat, Hammad Ghaznavi, Maniza Hashmi, Kulsoom Saqib, Mohsin Shakeel, Mustafa Afridi, Harim Farooq, Sarmad Khost, Adeel Hashmi, and others are set to grace the festival with their insightful contributions.

The spokesperson for the event expressed excitement about the diverse array of activities, emphasizing the festival's commitment to fostering cultural exchange and intellectual discussions. The 8th Faiz Festival aims to create an immersive experience that celebrates the legacy of Faiz Ahmed Faiz, the iconic Pakistani poet, writer, and intellectual.

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