Parade in London Showcased The Real Pakistani Culture to the Whole World

2016 has gone by and the world has been celebrating the beginning of this new year. Will 2017 bring smiles around the world? Time will answer that. However, the celebrations around the globe have sure brought cheers to billions. There have been fireworks, parades, parties and all sorts of celebrations to welcome the year 2017. Among them, there were these Pakistanis, thousands of miles away from home, spreading colors of the nation in the heart of Britain, at the New Year’s Day Parade in London.

EMERGING PAKISTAN

Held on the first day of 2017, there were amazing sights with 8500 performers from 20 countries taking part. It was the 31st time the parade has been held. From Green Park to Parliament Square in London, there were an estimated 50,000 spectators and 600 TV Channels across the globe broadcasting it. And among all that attention, there were our own, our Pakistanis, making a beautiful impact in that show.

The event was held under the banner of emerging Pakistan to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the country. The Pakistani mission invited the whole community in the UK to be a part and feel proud. Showing cultures, traditions, dance, music – styles, fashion and colors of Pakistan – the Pakistani High Commission did a marvelous job while planning for the show. Hats off for that!

Watch the video and relive how the world witnessed this side of Pakistan

THE REACTIONS

There were Dhols and Horses and there was classical music and Qawwali. Combined with dance, the boys and girls in the parade made it an amazing extravaganza. Consequently, what the world witnessed was the real Pakistan in the heart of London. Hence, Pakistanis put up a great show got the praise it deserved.

Dan Kirkby, after speaking about Pakistan’s part in the parade, called the parade full of culture, music, and color.