Pakistani Cultural Garden at 2018 One World Day
September 16, 2018
The Cleveland Pakistani community was out in full force at the 73rd annual One World Day on the site of the upcoming Pakistan Cultural Garden. There was music, dancing, entertainment, food and fun as members of the Pakistani community shared their culture with thousands of visitors to One World Day.
Crowds in Pakistani Garden on One World Day
A keynote address was given by Dr. Najia Usman who told about growing up in Canada and as usually being the only Pakistani girl and the pride in her heritage.
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Dr. Najia Usman
This is a song by 3 ladies featuring Madiha Qureshi playing the double-headed drum from Pakistan called the dhol.
Madiha Qureshi playing the dhol
The Spartan Bhangra dance and cultural team is made up of students from Case Western Reserve University. They showcased their award winning Bhangra dance moves.
Introducing the Spartan Bhangra dance and cultural team
Spartan Bhangra dance and cultural team
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*** Salman Pirzada and Sabeen Gill sang the duet "Yeh watan tumhara hay" in the Pakistan Garden.
Salman Pirzada and Sabeen Gill
Members of the community marched in the annual Parade of Flags.
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