Islamabad: A vibrant cultural mushaira (poetic symposium) held at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China became a beautiful manifestation of Pak-China friendship, mutual respect, and cultural ties. The event was jointly organized by the China Media Group and the Pak-China Cultural and Economic Progress Welfare Organization. It was attended by poets, writers, students, government officials, and members of the Chinese community from both countries.
The mushaira was part of the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations, which is regarded as one of the most prominent traditional festivals of Chinese culture celebrated worldwide. Pakistani poets beautifully expressed in their verses the shared traditions, natural landscapes, and human emotions of both nations, while children won hearts with captivating performances on Chinese poetry.
The chief guest of the event was Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division, Mr. Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, while Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong attended as a special guest.
In his address, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi said that the moon holds a special place in Chinese culture, just as it does in Islamic culture. This similarity reflects the spiritual and cultural closeness between the two nations.
Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong paid tribute to renowned Chinese poet and philosopher Su Shi, saying his literary legacy embodies the depth of Chinese culture and its global literary connections. He added that, in line with President Xi Jinping’s vision, China will continue to strengthen its cooperation with Pakistan.
The ambassador also mentioned that during Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s recent visit to China, both countries approved a 15-point Joint Action Plan, with a key focus on enhancing people-to-people exchanges.
He further stated that during President Asif Ali Zardari’s recent visit, both sides agreed to promote spiritual and aesthetic harmony between Islamic and Chinese civilizations, giving new dimensions to their cultural relations.
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on China Affairs, Zafaruddin Mahmood, in an interview with CGTN Urdu, highlighted the richness of Chinese civilization, traditions, and intellectual heritage. He said that China’s social and literary systems are models of tolerance, harmony, and progress for the world.
Member of the National Assembly and Parliamentary Secretary Farah Naz Akbar remarked that such cultural events strengthen people-to-people relations between the two nations and provide opportunities to understand each other’s civilizations.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, guests observed that cultural programs like this not only open new chapters in Pakistan-China friendship but also play an important role in spreading the message of intercultural harmony, literature, and peace.
The mushaira marked a new milestone in Pak-China relations through the power of culture, art, and literature.
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