ISLAMABAD: Lok Virsa’s Lok Mela 2025 continued to draw large crowds on its fourth day, showcasing the rich cultural diversity of Pakistan through art, music, and traditional performances. The festival, organized by the National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa), attracted between 40,000 and 50,000 visitors, including families, students, tourists, and artisans.
US Ambassador Visits Lok Mela 2025 Stalls and Exhibits
A key highlight of the day was the visit of US Ambassador to Pakistan, Ms. Natalia A. Baker, who toured various artisan stalls, interacted with folk craftsmen and performers, and appreciated the diversity of Pakistan’s cultural expression. She was accompanied by Executive Director Lok Virsa, Dr. Muhammad Waqas Saleem, who briefed her on the festival’s exhibits, traditional crafts, and the significance of Lok Mela as Pakistan’s largest folk and cultural festival.
Lok Virsa Cultural Fusion Night Showcases Unity
The evening concluded with the Lok Virsa Cultural Fusion Night at the Open Air Theatre, where folk artists from Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir presented a collaborative performance blending regional rhythms, instruments, and dance traditions. The lively fusion performance received strong applause, symbolizing unity in Pakistan’s cultural diversity.
Festival Activities Engage Families and Artisans
Throughout the day, visitors explored regional pavilions, food courts, live craft demonstrations, storytelling sessions, folk theatre, and children’s activities. The festival has also drawn significant attention from media outlets, influencers, and cultural bloggers covering the event.
Lok Mela 2025 Continues Until November 16
Lok Mela 2025 will continue until November 16, remaining open to the public daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering a celebration of Pakistan’s living heritage and folk traditions.
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