Over three thousand people thronged the Pakistan embassy showcasing the world-acclaimed ‘Pakistani truck art’, traditional clothes, gems, art and artifacts, furniture, rugs and carpets as well as the tasty cuisine on Sunday, as part of the yearly programme known as Passport DC “Around the Embassy Tour.”
Men, women and children from all walks of life, including Pakistani-Americans, members of the diplomatic, officials, think-tank community, non-governmental bodies and media persons, saw the display of the richness and diversity of Pakistan’s culture.
Held annually in May, the month of International Cultural Awareness, Passport DC is a month-long journey around the world highlighting the international diplomatic community’s varied culture.
The event at the Embassy of Pakistan Washington commenced even before its scheduled time and continued till late afternoon, with continued arrivals of inquisitive visitors.
Various corners of jam-packed ground floor and the Jamshed Marker Hall of the Embassy exhibited the soft power of the country and remained the center of attraction for the visitors as instrumental Pakistani music was played.
The stalls included traditional and non-traditional stitched and unstitched designer clothes and bridal dresses, gems and jewellery, hand-knotted rugs and carpets, Chinioti furniture, artifacts and paintings, music instruments, footwear (Peshawari Chappal) and different spices that are known for adding unique taste and aroma to Pakistani cuisine.
