Lok Virsa plans craft training programme ‘Rocknite’ today
July 18, 2021
Islamabad : The Lok Virsa has decided to hold a art and craft training programme for schoolchildren in collaboration with the Muslim Hands Pakistan.
The decision was made during a meeting between Lok Virsa Executive Director Talha Ali Kushvaha and Muslim Hands Pakistan manager (education) Mir Aman Hunzai here.
The two decided that under the programme, basic techniques of different countries arts and crafts like embroidery, pottery, wood carving, drawing, painting and calligraphy would be imparted to the schoolchildren.
APP adds: National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) would organize a musical show titled ‘Rocknite’ here today (Sunday).
Lok Virsa museums to remain closed on 1st day of Eid
July 18, 2021
Islamabad: National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (NIFTH) Lok Virsa museums will remain closed on the first day of Eidul Azha.
As per previous practice, both the Museums National Heritage Museum and Pakistan Monument Museum administered by Lok Virsa will reopen with routine public timings on the second day of Eid.
Executive Director Lok Virsa Talha Ali said that a large number of people used to visit National Heritage Museum and Monument Museum on special occasions of Eid festivals and Independence Day celebrations.
Talha Ali said that visitors should follow COVID-19 SOPs including wearing masks and social distancing.
July 12, 2021
Islamabad: National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage Lok Virsa first rooftop open-air theatre has been opened after twenty-seven years for cultural activities.
Talking to this agency, Executive Director Lok Virsa Talha Ali Kushvaha Sunday said open-air theatre has been opened for the general public, cultural activities, musical concerts, and youth programs.
He said the theatre has been modified with new technologies and opened with a new look so that audiences could sit in a lush green environment.
He further informed that the view of the theatre was fantastic where one could see the Pakistan monument and picturesque landscapes in its premises equipped with fresh air.
Vocational courses begin at Lok Virsa
July 4, 2021
Islamabad: The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) had started classes of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses.
Executive Director Lok Virsa Talha Ali told APP, that the Institute was providing classes of Documentary and Film Making and Miniature Painting.
The project was started with the collaboration of National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) and Lok Virsa.
He said students from different walks of life can take the admission to get the advantage with qualified faculty.
Talking to APP, an artist Raza Mehmood said such kind of activities provide a platform for the students to refine their skills in a better way with learning from qualified teachers from renowned universities.
TVET courses begin at Lok Virsa
July 4, 2021
Islamabad: The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) had started classes of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses.
Executive Director Lok Virsa Talha Ali told APP, that the Institute was providing classes of Documentary and Film Making and Miniature Painting.
The project was started with the collaboration of National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) and Lok Virsa. He said students from different walks of life can take the admission to get the advantage with qualified faculty. APP
Talking to APP, an artist Raza Mehmood said such kind of activities provide a platform for the students to refine their skills in a better way with learning from qualified teachers from renowned universities.