Pakistani troupe performs in China to promote cultural ties

Pakistani cultural troupe performs at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing on July 26, 2016. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A colorful bright and artistically choreographed Pakistani cultural troupe's performance bedazzled the audience with traditional dances, folk music and songs at the prestigious National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing on July 26.

To the delight of the viewers, the show demystified Pakistani folk dance and traditional melodies with exquisite tunes and moves. Several dances from different provinces of Pakistan, ranging from Punjabi Bhangra, Balochi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindhi as well as Kathak dances, were performed. During the acoustic drumming called "dhol" a fusion of modern and folk rhythms and beats played with ambidextrous finesse impressed the audience.

"Pakistan and China are celebrating this year the 65th anniversary of their diplomatic relations and this performance was part of those celebrations. The festive atmosphere aptly depicts the friendliness and warmth which the people of the two countries have for each other," Ambassador Masood Khalid of Pakistan said following the show.