Pakistan Day Festival in Maryland on August-27
By Khalida Mazhar 'Pakistan Times' US Bureau Chief

WASHINGTON (US): The 20th annual 'Pakistan Day Festival' will be held at Montgomery Fairgrounds, Maryland, on August 27.

Announcing the plans, its organizer told newsmen that as in previous years, the day would start with the ceremony of flag-hoisting and singing of Pakistan's national anthem, and reading out of proclamations and messages specially issued for the occasion.

A number of noted artistes and singers from Pakistan will entertain the audience, Mr. Zahid Hameedi said.

This year, a Russian folk dance troupe will also be invited to entertain the Pakistan day participants.

He said the objective behind holding of annual festivals was to impart knowledge of rich Pakistani culture in the minds of youth, and take interest in our traditional heritage, which is worth emulation.

On the day, the sprawling Gaiterberg Fairground presents a look of Pakistani folk 'mela,' with visitors finding a corner of their interest- eatables, constumes, handicrafts, and music concert, and families around to meet and spend happy moments. For kids, there will be races and pony rides.

Like previous years, the governors of Virginia and Maryland are expected to issue Pakistan day proclamations expressing their good wishes and sentiments of affection for the enterprising Pakistani American community.●