Reading Room Festival Set for Karachi’s Historic Venue
The Reading Room Festival is scheduled to take place this Sunday at Karachi’s iconic Khaliqdina Hall and Library. The event, which aims to celebrate the city’s creative and cultural heritage, will be open to the public from noon to 10 pm with free entry. SindhNews.com will give all the latest from the festival as it happened.
The program includes various activities, providing something for people of all ages and interests. The library will host workshops focused on traditional arts, including truck art and chamakpatti. Other options like zine-making, block printing, cross-stitching, and basket weaving will also be available.
Main Hall Events:
The main hall, known for hosting the trial of Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar in 1921, will be the site for talks and theatrical performances. The schedule includes a play, panel discussions, and a session of dastangoi storytelling. The night will conclude with a qawwali performance by Ghayoor Moiz Qawwal and his troupe.
To cater to attendees’ hunger, the festival will feature a wide array of Karachi’s street food. Visitors can enjoy a variety of treats, from bun kebabs to chai and kachoris, in the garden.
An Initiative by Numaish Karachi
The festival is organized by Numaish Karachi, which restored the venue through its Reading Room initiative. The project is a collaboration with the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation and is supported by the British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund.
Conclusion
The Reading Room Festival at Khaliqdina Hall offers a unique opportunity to celebrate Karachi’s cultural richness. With its diverse program and historical setting, the festival is expected to attract a broad audience.