Day of Pakistan dresses, dishes at Potluck Event
The Pakistani members of the International Ladies’ Potluck Group yesterday held a number of activities as part of the group’s brunch being organised at the Al Jazi clubhouse.
Besides presenting a cultural dance, the women stole the show by displaying an array of bridal attires and typical traditional dresses as well as accompanied accessories usually worn by Punjabi women on the wedding day.
Members also enjoyed rich Pakistani delicacies such as aloo chana, pilau rice, halwa, suji, chicken tikka, boli and kebab with naan bread.
On the sideline of the event was a table-top sale of hand-made materials such as beads, jewellery and fabrics of different colours and designs.
The Pakistan day event was co-ordinated by Sobia Sadiq and 12 other Pakistani members.
ILPG is a group about making new friends and introducing them to Qatar, which was formed in 2004 with 24 members that have grown to more than 400 members from 70 different countries.
Members take turn to host events in order to showcase the culture of their country with brief presentation, traditional show, handicrafts display, fabrics and a souvenir sale.
ILPG’s main sponsors were Air France KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Royal Plaza and Future Medical Centre while Pakistan day was sponsored by Doha Sheraton,Shezan Hotel, Oriental Carpet, Reshi, Ameco and Qalco.
-Ladies check out some of the items during the sale.
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Well Done Ladies for promoting Pakistani culture at the event.
Source : Gulf Times
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