In connection with the 70th Independence
Anniversary Celebrations of Pakistan, the Embassy of Pakistan Brussels
Ambassador Mrs Naghmana A. Hashmi organized a lunch gala and crafts bazaar at
her residence, to promote Pakistani culture in Belgium. Members of the British and Commonwealth
Women’s Club Brussels, women representing various walks of life and
nationalities and the wives of diplomats and bureaucrats based in Belgium participated in the event in
large numbers, with full fervour, says a press release received from Brussels here today.
Handicrafts
from all the provinces and regions captured the attention and interest of
women. Hand embroidered shawls, bags, dresses and jewellery, Khusa shoes,
wooden and metallic carved items for home decoration were highly appreciated. The
stalls of Bangles and Hina remained highly popular among women. The
participants of the event relished the Pakistani food arranged by the
ambassador with items like Seekh Kababs, Chicken Karahi, Chana Curry, Palak Paneer, Parathas and Jalebi
and Gulab Jamman. A raffle draw also took place as the funds raised on the
occasion will be given to the Behbud Association of Pakistan.
Ambassador
Mrs. Naghmana Alamgir Hashmi thanked the
ladies for joining hands and said that the purpose of the event was to promote
rich culture of Pakistan through food, music and handicrafts specially when
2017 was being celebrated to mark the 70th independence anniversary
of Pakistan.
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