by ASHRAF NEHAL
The inaugural display of Jashn-e-Rekhta at London’s Westminster Chapel was attended by several diaspora luminaries.
The Bombay High Court’s dismissal of a petition last monthseeking a ban on Pakistani artistes in India rightly emphasised the importance of embracing activities that foster peace, harmony, and tranquillity across the borders that separate the two neighbours.This sentiment recently found resonance in the form of Jashn-e-Rekhta London, an unprecedentedgathering that brought together luminaries, artists, scholars, and enthusiasts from India, Pakistan, and the UK.
At a time when geopolitical tensions tend to overshadow cultural connectivity, Jashn-e-Rekhta festivalwas aimed at transcending borders celebrating the Urdu language and culture.
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