Host Country:

Islamic Republic of Pakistan (2005 – 2008)

The WAFA Committee:

International Seminar:
”As the Indus Flows”
KARACHI & ISLAMABAD – PAKISTAN
3rd – 12^th March 2006

Sixty participants from sixteen countries attended the International Seminar which was held from 3^rd – 12^th March 2006 in Islamabad and Karachi. The delegates were kept on their toes with interesting workshops and trips to historical sites, museums and places of cultural interest.

Two workshops titled “Sculptural Effects” and “A handful of Treasures” was organised in Karachi using indigenous plant material. International exhibits were staged by the visiting delegates. The Karachi Chapter staged a competitive floral show where judging exercise was conducted by the delegates.

The delegates then flew to the picturesque capital city of Islamabad. Their programme commenced with a visit to the famous Faisal Mosque, which awed them with its unique architecture. They enjoyed the rare collection of folk art and artefacts at Lok Virsa, the National Institute of Folk and traditional Heritage. Next day the visit to Taxila, the cradle of Ghandara Civilization mesmerised the delegates with the rich remnant of an ancient culture. A National Demonstration “Tread softly into this enchanted world” enthralled everyone. In the evening a dinner was hosted by the Chief Minister Punjab. A thrilling afternoon of yachting on the Mangla Dam was programmed, which was followed by an unforgettable evening of a spectacular light and sound show that unfolded the history of the historical Rohtas Fort.

The Islamabad Chapter staged a Competitive Show for a judging exercise, followed by an interesting workshop “Flirtation with Telli”. Daman-e-Koh, situated on top of the Margalla Hills, with a panoramic view of Islamabad was the venue for dinner with live traditional music.

The highlight of the Seminar was an Air Safari to the “Roof of the World” in a chartered PIA Boeing. It was a unique and breathtaking experience to view some of the world’s tallest mountain peaks including the second highest peak, the K-2. The delegates returned to a peaceful farmhouse for lunch.

The First Lady of Pakistan Begum Sebha Musharraf hosted an enjoyable dinner to meet the delegates and the diplomats of their respective countries at the President House. To cement the existing friendship between WAFA countries, an olive tree was planted by a member of each country at the beautiful Rose and Jasmine Garden followed by an exciting outdoor workshop “Nature into Art” and a traditional lunch in the gardens of a farm. Everyone returned to Karachi the same evening.

On the last day the delegates visited the Mausoleum of The Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, and then onwards to Thatta to visit the ancient necropolis, Makli, Chowkundi Tombs and the grand Shahjahan Mosque. In the evening a reception was hosted at the Governor House. The climax of the evening, a befitting finale at the Mohatta Palace was a tableau “Aangan say Doli tak” depicting a Pakistani wedding, an important part of our culture, ending with a Gala Dinner.

" A Dream Unfolds "
LAHORE – PAKISTAN
5th  – 9th March 2008

We regret to announce that this anticipated Show was unfortunately cancelled due to the political upheaval in the country.

Judges

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Special Award Winners:

International Demonstrators
EXPO CENTER – LAHORE
6th March 2008

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