PNCA in collaboration with Saira Peter arranges special Christmas celebrations
ISLAMABAD (92 News) - The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in collaboration with Saira Peter arranged special Christmas celebrations titled 'Bethlehem's Christmas' at PNCA, Auditorium on Thursday.
Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah was the chief guest on the occasion, with Adviser and Culture Expert Muhammad Kashif Irshad and Director General PNCA Muhammad Ayub Jamali also in attendance. Zafar Francis moderated the overall programme.
The event began with a video message by a Palestinian pastor explaining how Palestinian churches are not celebrating Christmas this year due to the horrific bloodshed and tragedy befalling Palestine's children.
Accompanied by a backdrop of powerful images, Sufi opera singer Saira Peter performed songs themed around Palestine's suffering children, calling for interfaith harmony and an end to violence. The programme also featured video messages of peace from around the world.
In his remarks, Federal Minister Jamal Shah highly praised Saira Peter for collaborating with PNCA to mark Christmas in a befitting manner. He said that the role of the Christian community is of key importance in the prosperity of the country.
The stage was beautifully decorated with eight imported Christmas Trees, lent by Saira Peter and her group. A showreel was also played featuring Saira songs and social work.
The colourful celebration also featured cake-cutting ceremony which was led by Federal Minister Jamal Shah, DG Ayub Jamali, Saira Peter, Zafar Francis, Muhammad Kashif Irshad and Amna Shah.
