A one day Charity Bazar was held in Beijing’s Worker’s Stadium to
raise funds for the poor counties of Yunnan province on 29th October
2017. The event was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
People’s Republic of China and China Foundation of Poverty Alleviation, with
representatives of about a hundred Foreign Embassies, International
Organizations and companies in the attendance, says a press release received
here today from Beijing
Chinese
Foreign Minister Wang Yi along with his spouse visited Pakistani pavilion
comprising five booths. They were welcomed by Ambassador Masood Khalid, his
spouse and other senior officials of the Embassy. Mr. Wang Yi lauded the
efforts of the Pakistan Embassy and signed a Pakistan made football, which are
used in International competitions and are a significant export item.
Ambassador
Masood Khalid commended the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs for holding
this charity event. He said that Pakistan has been making substantial
contributions for such bazaars for many years. He hoped that this year too,
Pakistan will be able to donate a substantial amount for the needy people in
Yunnan province. He also lauded the efforts of Pakistan Women Association in
Beijing which made strenuous efforts to represent Pakistan in the event.
Pakistani
pavilion was a huge success due to display of ethnic embroidered dresses,
shawls, bags, cushion, camel skin table lamps, marble artifacts, carved boxes,
carpets and specially the Sialkot made footballs. Pakistani food was a favorite
item and attracted the attention of the visitors.
The
highlight of the pavilion was Pakistani bridal dress which attracted a lot of
interest and helped introduce Pakistani culture and customs to the wider
Chinese and international audience.
