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Pak-China friendship: Singing the universal language of peace, love

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Performances by the Chinese delegation at the PNCA on Saturday night were well received by the audience. PHOTO: MYRA IQBAL, PR


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Performances by the Chinese delegation at the PNCA on Saturday night were well received by the audience. PHOTO: MYRA IQBAL, PR


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Performances by the Chinese delegation at the PNCA on Saturday night were well received by the audience. PHOTO: MYRA IQBAL, PR


ISLAMABAD: In a showcase of traditional dance, members of a Chinese delegation unleashed their talents in sync with local performers at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts here on Saturday. The 100-member delegation was invited by the Ministry of Economic Affairs.

The auditorium was abuzz with guests as two Chinese presenters welcomed everyone, with one of them translating his partner’s words into Urdu, much to the guests’ surprise. In the opening act, Pakistani performers danced to the beat of dandias on the “Gypsy joy dance”. They were dressed as gypsies complete with braided hairdos and embellishments.

As the evening progressed, Guo Rui, a Chinese singer, presented a song. Then a string of song and dance performances by the Chinese delegation had everyone hooting and cheering despite of the fact that the many guests could not make out the lyrics.
“Seems like she’s singing a love song,” said one guest to the other as they clapped in unison. The dancers performed with gusto and poise. Jiang Haoyun rendered a solo dance themed “dancing in the rain” as she depicted raindrops with the flow of her hands and arms.

The guests also performed a folk song titled “Jasmine”, which they termed as a symbol of Pak-China friendship. The flower, they explained, is Pakistan’s national flower and liked in China.

The evening’s showstopper was Ainijiang, with his performance of “Plate dance” with a metal plate for a prop. His swift movements and theatrical moves felt like the Spanish Matador dance, his performance sent out whistles from the audience.

“The Chinese performers seemed to have completely mastered the art and technique of their dances,” said Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design Principal Nudrat.

The Pakistani performers were not to be outdone, as a singer came on to perform “Dil Dil Pakistan” alongside a Chinese guest who seemed at ease singing in a foreign language. In the Balti flower dance, boys and girl held garlands, while the solo flute tunes of Punjab and Rubab from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa had many swaying to the soft music. Balochistan’s leva dance was also presented.

Towards the end, one of the guests said, “Even though we don’t speak the same language, the warmth and welcoming atmosphere was reflected through every gesture,” said one of them.

The event came to an end with a Pak-China friendship song where delegates from both countries came on to stage to sing, after which they took their last bow.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 14th, 2012


Pak-China friendship: Singing the universal language of peace, love – The Express Tribune


Pak-China youths discuss further strengthening of bilateral ties

Staff Report

ISLAMABAD: A 100-member delegation of All China Youth Federation visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and exchanged views with Young Entrepreneurs Forum of ICCI for further strengthening the bilateral relations between Pakistan and China.

Wan Xuejun, Deputy Secretary General of All China Youth Federation said many young industrialists of China were part of Chinese youth delegation and they have come to Pakistan to explore avenues of partnerships and joint ventures with Pakistani youngsters.

He said such exchanges of youth would enhance the love between the people of two countries.

He said Karakoram Highway, Chashma Nuclear Power Plants, Taxila Heavy Mechanical Complex were some of the good examples of the strong and brotherly relations between Pakistan and China.

He said bilateral trade between Pakistan and China has reached $10 billion and hoped exchange of such youth delegations will help in further enhancing trade between the two countries.

He said 3 Chinese volunteers would teach Chinese language to Pakistani students in Numal University.

Shaban Khalid, Chairman, ICCI Young Entrepreneurs Forum said China has always provided immediate support to Pakistan in every moment of difficulty which showed its warm feelings for Pakistan.

Khalid said Pakistan and China have tremendous scope in various fields, especially in energy, exploration of mineral resources, telecommunication and infrastructure development.

He stressed it was the right time to promote more interactions between the youth of both countries for sharing business ideas, knowledge, expertise and further strengthening bilateral economic relations.

Muhammad Anwar Sheikh, Joint Secretary Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan hoped such direct interactions between the youth of Pakistan and China would lay a strong foundation for promoting lasting friendly relations between the two countries.

Shahid Zaman Shinwari, Acting President of ICCI thanked Chinese delegation for visiting Chamber.


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Pak-China friendship: Singing the universal language of peace, love

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Performances by the Chinese delegation at the PNCA on Saturday night were well received by the audience. PHOTO: MYRA IQBAL, PR

:offtopic: why are they doing dandiya! Shouldn't they be showcasing Pakistani culture and not Indian:cheesy:
 
Punjabi culture exists in both sides of the Indo-Pak border, but Pakistan has a much larger Punjabi population so Punjabi culture belongs more to Pakistan.

And since when is Raas Dandiya Punjabi:cheesy:
 
And since when is Raas Dandiya Punjabi:cheesy:

I dont know what you are talking about, but some people also dance with sticks like in the picture especially in some weddings in Punjab. People have been doing that for centuries so it doesn't belong to only india.
 
:offtopic: why are they doing dandiya! Shouldn't they be showcasing Pakistani culture and not Indian:cheesy:

That's weird!! They could have shown Dhol/Bhangra/Mujra etc..

But deciding to show Krishna's Rass-leela depicting Dandiya of Hindus, the same people they hate the most, is quite shocking!!
 
That's weird!! They could have shown Dhol/Bhangra/Mujra etc..

But deciding to show Krishna's Rass-leela depicting Dandiya of Hindus, the same people they hate the most, is quite shocking!!

typical indian. linking everything cultural to hinduism. Pakistanis see it as pure cultural and not religious. its not like they are doing pooja, they are just dancing.

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The friends and relatives of the bride love to perform dandiya dance on the mehndi function. This dance is done by moving dandiya(sticks) on different direction. You have to arrange dandiya sticks for this dance.

/10 Most Common Mehndi Accessories for Pakistani Weddings

This accessory is just as cultural to us Pakistanis as a dholki. Nothing else and nothing more.
 
It originated from Vrindavan so go figure. As you would say it belongs to Ganga Civilization:lol:

Anyways carry on.

Nothing wrong mate, they are just living up to their roots.. Go on buddies, we will not stop you from claiming the dance form as well..
 
I might be off but I would prefer a US-UK relationship, unlike Israel which does not even border the US and the US bailing Israel out for all it's actions, individual sovereignty, we have common borders, I would also Like to give Pakistan my best wishes and hope the man our Pakistani brothers are hoping for to come in Power Mr. Imran Khan my best wishes. we will overcome our troubles in both our nations and prosper and cooperate in all area's from culture, science, military, economic.
:pakistan: :china:
 
@ Roybot.
You're not Punjabi and you don't live in Punjab. So how the fcuk would you know? :agree:
 
typical indian. linking everything cultural to hinduism. Pakistanis see it as pure cultural and not religious. its not like they are doing pooja, they are just dancing.

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The friends and relatives of the bride love to perform dandiya dance on the mehndi function. This dance is done by moving dandiya(sticks) on different direction. You have to arrange dandiya sticks for this dance.

/10 Most Common Mehndi Accessories for Pakistani Weddings

This accessory is just as cultural to us Pakistanis as a dholki. Nothing else and nothing more.

Never mind, Like hindi movie songs are played in all your marriage functions so it does not matter if you dance our styles too..

Anyways you should learn about Dandiya a bit.. But I do think that there are better ways to depict Pakistan with some thing that Pakistan can claim more of its own not something purely Indian..
 
Never mind, Like hindi movie songs are played in all your marriage functions so it does not matter if you dance our styles too..

But you should learn about Dandiya a bit.. But I do think that there are better ways to depict Pakistan with some thing that Pakistan can claim more of its own not something purely Indian..

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There is nothing wrong in using a pair of sticks. Even Kashmris, Chinese, Muslim Sufis, and Native Aboriginals in North America use it in their culture. Does that mean they stole it from India?
 

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