Diamond Jubilee Independence Day celebrations begin
The diamond jubilee Independence Day celebrations have kicked off in the garrison city of Rawalpindi as the vendors and shopkeepers are witnessing surge in the number of customers buying celebration items. The Independence Day preparations are on the rise in the city as the vendors have set up stalls for the sale of colourful bunties, national flags, banners and pictures of national heroes who struggled day and night to achieve a common goal of a separate homeland for the Muslims. The citizens are playing national songs to revive national spirit that give the message of national cohesion. On the Independence Day, the national flag will be hoisted at important public buildings to celebrate the day in a befitting manner. Sweets will be distributed among the poor whereas special prizes will be awarded for best decoration and illumination of their buildings on the occasion of Independence Day. The educational institutions will also conduct special programmes including speech, debate, essay writing, singing, and painting competitions to mark the day. Singers from across Pakistan gather to re-record more ‘inclusive’ version of the national anthem for Independence Day The national anthem of Pakistan is ready to be re-released on August 14 and it’s going to be sung in a far more inclusive way. Gender-balanced and inclusive of musical talent from all over the country, the re-recording promises to use the original wording to create a sound that resonates with all Pakistanis. “Formed in July 2021 and mandated by the present Government, the Steering Committee has endeavoured to bring to Pakistan a re-recording of the original National Anthem that reflects updated inclusivity in sound, voice and spirit, while ensuring the sanctity of the original words and composition,” the announcement read on the re-recording’s Instagram page. Honouring the 75th anniversary of Pakistan’s independence, the committee has vowed to enlist vocalists from diverse regional, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, from all religious faiths and musical genres. “It is intended that the re-recording in 2022 becomes an occasion to bring together the rich diversity of the nation to express the unique national identity and solidarity of the people of Pakistan.” The original musical score was composed by Ahmed G. Chagla and written by poet Abdul Hafeez Jalandhari. The first official anthem was recorded in 1954. It featured a limited number of voices and was recorded with the facilities available at the time. In the succeeding 70 years, however, there have been major developments in music technology as well in the emergence of diverse musical talent in the country. The selection of diverse musicians includes Abid Brohi, an award winning hip-hop artist from Balochistan well-known for his ‘Sibbi Song’. Internationally renowned Punjabi folk singer Arif Lohar, famous for his ‘Alif Allah (Jugni)’ is also part of the list. Sindhi singer Taj Mastani will also be bringing her magic with her folk musical instruments to the anthem. Trained in modern folk, Sehar Gul Khan is an emerging artist from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa known for her vocals in ‘Bol Kaffara’. Hailing from Gilgit Baltistan is Sidra Kanwal, a classical music student who has serenaded many in international competitions. Other artists include Fakhir Mehmood from Karachi, seasoned singer Fariha Pervez, prominent singer Bilal Saeed, RJ Jia Nauman from Islamabad, Zohaib Zaman from Azad Kashmir and many more. Grand ceremony regarding 75th Independence day of Pakistan to be held in Lahore Fort Grand ceremony regarding 75th Independence day of Pakistan to be held in Lahore Fort - Daily Times We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkPrivacy policy
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