The cultural pavilions decorated by all the provinces will be the center of attention of the visitors in the Lok Mela. While visiting the festival grounds one can see the beautifully decorated pavilions that showcase the rich culture and traditional architecture of Sindh province, the land of Sufi saints. Sindhi folk crafts include lacquer art, Persian weaving, pottery, Sindhi embroidery, ajrak, block printing, traditional carpet weaving (floor carpet), tie-dye, khis weaving, woodwork, embroidery and many other crafts is displayed in the Sindh Pavilion.
Among the talented people who have been shown performing their art are Mumtaz Khan Chand sandhi Joti, Gul Khatun and Badshahzadi, Rili Sazi, Anila Chana and Ghulam Muhammad Khais and Lungi weaving. Palm leaf work includes Rabia, Pottery, Faqir Muhammad, Sabrin Solangi in Mahinjodaro, Shahzad Khan, Fida Hussain and Ghulam Nabi in Ajrak.
Among these artisans, Chand Khan, who specializes in making Sindhi shoes, is 17 years old and has been involved in this art for 44 years. They make exquisitely embroidered shoes which are famous all over Sindh. Apart from the fair, they are participating in local and federal level exhibitions.
Sindh’s folk artists, musicians and folk dance groups include Ajmal Bheel (Jomar Dance), Sain Dad Matkarkas, Sattar Jogi/Bein Nawaz, Murali, Ghulam Arshad, Banjo Nawaz, Sajjan Jogi Yarmonium, Ashiq Shahnai Nawaz, Jamiso Khan Al Ghuzanwaz, Farah Lashari and Ijaz. Ali is a folk singer. Among the other features of the Sindh Pavilion is a book stall organized by the Sindh Department of Cultural Exhibition of thari embroidery, Sindhi bangles, traditional food, Shikarpuri pickles, Sindhi biryani and Larkana Maiwa were also part of the activities. Performed the art and received great appreciation from the music fans.
The festival will continue till 10 pm on Sunday, November 17 with all its activities.
