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EVENTS & FESTIVALS
This year, be apart of the grandeur and romance that inhabit this
illustrious nation - we call Pakistan. A nation that is so rich and
diverse that it will leave you an experience, to treasure forever. Come
and explore, as we celebrate its existence, through a series of events,
which are guaranteed to reveal the true colours of Pakistan.
Pakistan is a country of vibrant festivals and exciting activities. From
its traditional "Mela's" to diversified festivals like, the Thar Desert
Festival, the Festival of Performing Arts, the Kara Film Festival,
Pakistan is equipped with all the right ingredients. These exciting and
innovative landscapes of festivals and events will leave you mesmerized.
In 2007, paint yourself with the colours of Pakistan, and immerse
yourself in its royal traditions.
April 2007
1st - 10th; International Youth Performing Arts Festival at Lahore
11th - 14th; Baisakhi (Hasan Abdal)
A spring festival of the sikh Community
12th - 13th; Baisakhi Mela (Festival Sakhi Sarwar)
13th - 20th; International Mystic Music Festival, Lahore
25th - 27th; 49th meeting of UN WTO, CSA and CAP
27th - 29th; Train Safari - Khewra Salt Mines with a Cultural Program
A railway journey through the incredible Salt Mines
May 2007
11th - 15th; Chitral and Kalash Festival
A culture mix of celebrations
16th - 21st; White Water Rafting, Azad Kashmir
A gripping experience
25th - 27th; SAARC Tourism Mart, Karachi
June 2007
9th; Golden Jubilee Celebrations of First Ascent of Board Peak
(8047m)
15th June - 15th July; Pakistan Women Kushek Training/Expedition,
Hunza
Building the spirits and exploring exotic destinations
15th June - 30th August; Pakistan Board Peak Golden Jubilee
Expedition
Be apart of the celebrations for the completion of the 50 years of
climbing the Board Peak in 1956-7
22nd - 29th; Shogran Festival
A colourful cultural event in the lap of Himalayas
25th - 27th; Hunza Festival & The Tourism Convention
July 2007
7th - 9th; Shandur Polo Festival (Chitral - Gilgit) with Festival at
Kalash
Polo at the roof of the world
10th - 15th; Karakorum Car Rally
Adventure at its Peak
15th - 17th; Broghil Festival
23rd - 28th; Mountain Marathon (AJK - Kaghan)
August 2007
12th - 14th; Freedom Jeep Rally, Gaddani Beach, Baluchistan
14th; 60th Independence Day Celebrations
23rd - 24th; Mahodand Mountain Jeep Safari to the source of river
Swat (9000m above sea level)
September 2007
1st - 6th; Silk Road Festival, Northern Areas
Set foot on the everlasting and famous road link between Pakistan and
China
1st - 3rd; International Mountain Marathon, Hunza
The ecstasy of adventure, amongst the snow-capped mountains
3rd - 6th; Sufi Festival at Sehwan Sharif
At the Shrine of the great sufi Saint Lal Shahbaz Qalandar
7th - 9th; International Mountain Bike Race, Kaghan
An enthralling sense of competition
10th - 11th; International Mountain Tourism Conference, Islamabad
10th - 12th; Karakorum International Film Festival (KIFF), Islamabad
20th - 24th; Painted Truck Caravan Karachi to Khyber
The fabulous exhibition of Art on Wheels
27th; World Tourism Day Celebrations, Peshawar (Ramazan Celebrations
in NWFP)
October 2007
9th - 14th; Hot Air Ballooning Competition, Islamabad
Scaling new heights
15th - 20th; Jashn-e-Sahil (Balochistan Coastal Area), Gawadar
Pakistan Navy
21st - 28th; Journey through Time, Sound and Light Show with a
Cultural Event at Mohenjodaro
Discover Mohenjodaro, a 5500 year old civilization and visit Makli, the
largest necropolis of the world
November 2007
1st - 13th; Discover the Trail of Alexander the Great from Nawagai in
the North to Balochistan Coastal Area in the South
Step on the trail of Alexander the Great through Pakistan
1st; Jashn-e-Azadi Gilgit Celebrations
2nd - 11th; Birthday Celebrations of Guru Nanak at Lahore, Hasan
Abdal and Nankana Sahib
10th - 19th; International Paragliding competition at Islamabad, Swat
and Azad Kashmir
(Pakistan Association of Free flying (PAFF)) Competition in the sky
24th; World Buddhist Congress Festival of Asian Arts and Crafts at
Islamabad
21st - 27th; International Festival of Performing Arts, Lahore
Add a bit of fun, a rewarding experience with international performances
December 2007
1st - 9th; 28th Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament at National Hockey
Stadium, Lahore
1st - 20th; Pakistan Cultural Train Safari, (Peshawar to Karachi)
24th; Christmas Celebrations, Lahore
Santa Claus, where you least expected him
30th; Tourism Convention and Closing Ceremony at Islamabad with
cultural show
The Finale
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