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World Dance Day Celebrated at Alliance Francaise de Karachi

TEXT: M. M. ALAM

PHOTOS & VIDEO: SHOAIB SHAHRAM

KARACHI: Venue was the Patio of Alliance Française (French Cultural Centre) where illustrious veteran dancer Sheema Kirmani and her students came in full force to rejoice the World Dance Day on Friday evening. 

An interesting assortment of dances was performed that was heartily applauded by the dance aficionados representing all age groups.

To the delight of the audience in the chockablock patio, in addition to the regional dances, Middle Eastern bellydance, a performance from Bangladesh and fishermen’s dance were also part of the soiree.

Talking exclusively to NewsPakistan.TV Sheema Kirmani said that such form of art infused the feelings of love and tolerance in the populace.

International Dance Day that is celebrated annually on April 29th, was introduced by Conseil International de la Danse (International Dance Council) a UNESCO partner NGO. 

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M M Alam

M. M. Alam is a Pakistan-based working journalist since 1981. Karachi University faculty gold medalist Alam began his career four decades ago by writing for Dawn, Pakistan’s highest circulating English daily. He has worked for region’s leading publications, global aviation periodicals including Rotors (of USA) and vetted New York Times as permanent employee of daily Express Tribune. Alam regularly covers international aviation and defense-related events including Salon Du Bourget (France), Farnborough (United Kingdom), Dubai (UAE). Alam has reported thousands of events and interviewed hundreds of people in Pakistan, UAE, EU, UK and USA. Being Francophone Alam also coordinates with a number of French publications.