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National heritage to be
preserved: Saad
Islamabad—”Pakistan was blessed with rich cultural heritage and
government would take measures for its promotion and preservation,”
said Federal Minister for Culture and Youth Affairs, Khawaja Saad
Rafiq.
During his visit to National Heritage Museum, Lok Virsa here, the
minister called for preserving the birds for showcasing them in the
museum instead of their statues made from stones to make the museum
more attractive for visitors.
He stressed the need for establishing of museums showcasing and
highlighting the post arrival of the Muslim warrior Muhammad Bin
Qasim and its positive impact on the lifestyle on the society which
had led to the promotion and propagation of Islam in the
subcontinent.
“There is a need for establishing of Museums in different parts of
the country apart from the existing Museums at historical places of
Lahore, Multan, and Peshawar to highlight the rich historical and
cultural heritage of Pakistan,” he added.
He directed the Lok Virsa administration to ensure and expedite
arranging exhibitions process of the national heritage of the
country and also submit recommendations for the promotion of
country’s rich heritage.
Meanwhile, the Executive Director of Lok Virsa, Ethnology Museum and
National Monument, Uxi Mufti briefed the minister about the museum
and steps taken preserving rich cultural heritage of Pakistan.
The Minister took keen interest in the art pieces displayed in the
museum depicting the traditions of Pakistan including from the
interior Sindh.
He lauded the efforts of Lok Virsa for capturing the glimpses of
Ghandhara civilization, remains of Moenjodaro and the tools those
had been used during olden periods including pottery items, wood
carving, stone and clay made utensils.
From Northern Areas to the borders, the museum encourages and
sponsors research in the regional languages, cultural history, arts,
crafts and all related aspects of folklore including folk romances,
folktales, ethnotech-nology, ethnomusicology, ethnological data,
history of folk literature and oral traditions of the country.
Visitors take keen interest in the Jewellery and Metal Work
featuring the rare collection of exotic ethnic jewellery from all
regions of Pakistan with antique examples of brass and copper
work.—APP
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