10th Lyallpur Art and Literature Festival

FAISALABAD Feb 17: University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) on Monday opened four-day 10th Lyallpur Art and Literature Festival as scores of literature lovers thronged the varsity to have the delight literary colors. The fest arranged by Senior Tutor Office was inaugurated by Coordinator to Prime Minister on trade and Commerce Ihsan Afzal along UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Sarwar Khan. The students from difference educational institutions across the country are exhibiting their skills and it provides them a platform to showcase their talents. The festival features more than 40 events of different competitions ranging from Speech to the performing and visual art. On Monday, Qiraat & Naat Competition, Quiz competition, APPC (Parliamentary Competition) and Business Ideas Competition & Startup Expo engaged the audience according to their preferences. Ihsan Afzal said literature enriches the minds to explore the world in a new way and think out of the box. He added in the modern world, we need innovative and creative mindsets to make the change. He lauded the varsity for coming up with fest that not only sharpens the capabilities but also provides recreational opportunities to get refuge from monotonous routine. He said events like business expo help share business ideas, form partnership and find new ways to solve problems. Dr Muhammad Sarwar Khan said Art and Literature festivals help to showcase the creativity of the participants and play important role in intellectual growth, artistic expression, and provide a platform to celebrate diverse ideas. Visiting Business Ideas Competition and Startup Expo, he said innovative businesses play key role in our economy, create jobs, drive innovation, and improve our communities. He said that events like this help share business ideas, form partnership and find new ways to solve problems. As a university we believe in education which goes beyond classroom. We want our students to gain real-world experience, develop skills, and connect with industry leaders. Senior Tutor Dr Muhammad Iftikhar said Art and Literature help us express our thoughts, feelings, and ideas in creative ways. It help us understand different cultures. Dr Muhammad Athar, Dr Muhammad Riaz Virk, Dr Asim Aqeel, Dr Rao Sabir Sattar, Dr Raffay Muzamil, Dr Daud, a large number of people attended. On Feb 18, Sukhan 25 at 9 am, National Summit “Transforming Pakistan 2025”, Virsa Music Competition, APPC (Parliamentary Competition), Business Ideas Competition & Startup Expo Qissah’25-Visual & Performinbg Arts Competition, Gur Mela am, and Mehfil-e-Mushaira are scheduled. On Feb 19 there will be a Rotary Youth Leadership Award Agri Media Fest, Character Portrayal Competition, APDC (Declamation Competition), and Sufi Night at 6 pm, On last day of the festival Feb 20, Agri Media Fest at 9 am, and Radio Buzz at 10 am are planned. Moreover, two-day tent pegging was also opened at tent pegging ground. The day witnessed eye-catching and attractive tent pegging by riders waving spears to collect the wooden peg amid clouds of dust rising from the grounds. The rider hanging halfway down while galloping with high speed to lift the piece of wood with a spear is a main source of attraction for speculators.