PESHAWAR: Government Girls Degree College Nahqi, Peshawar, hosted a colourful Cultural Day, turning the college premises into a vibrant centre of tradition, heritage and regional diversity.
The event was marked by enthusiasm and active participation of students, who set up eye-catching stalls featuring traditional cuisines, indigenous crafts and displays representing diverse regional cultures.
Students also presented tableaus and cultural performances highlighting the rich heritage and traditions of various provinces and regions of the country. The performances received appreciation from the audience.
Renowned female poets and literary figures of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Pashto literature, including Shara Farrukh, Tabinda Farrukh, Samina Qadir and Kulsoom Zaib, attended the event as special guests.
The guests appreciated the students’ performances, cultural exhibits and creative stalls. Speaking on the occasion, they said such events promoted love for the homeland, native language and cultural heritage among the younger generation.
“Our culture is our true identity, and preserving it is our collective responsibility,” they remarked.
The special guests also paid tribute to College Principal Iffat Shaheen, Sports Lecturer Ms Sadia Gul and faculty members for their dedication and organisation of the event.
At the concluding ceremony, Principal Iffat Shaheen, Assistant Professor of Urdu Aasiya, Sadia Gul and other faculty members expressed gratitude to the guests and presented honorary gifts to them.
In return, the poetesses presented their published collections of poetry and prose to the principal and encouraged the talented students.
