A 24-member Pakistan cultural troupe arrived here on Friday to perform at the 10th Asian Arts Festival in Zhengzhou. Speaking at the Beijing Capital International Airport with media, the leader of the troupe, Deputy Secretary (Culture) Abdul Sattar Khokhar, said that besides taking part in the Asian Arts Festival, the troupe would also perform here in Beijing on September 21.
He said that Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has given directive that the first ever Pakistan Culture Centre in foreign country is to be established in Beijing. He said that in this connection he would hold preliminary talks with Ambassador Masood Khan.
"We have brought with us the message of peace, love and harmony for our Chinese friends", he said. He expressed hope that the performance of the troupe would be appreciated by the Chinese audience. According to the organisers of the Festival, 19 troupes from difference countries and regions will present their performance. The Festival will be organised between September 25 to October 10 in Zhengzhou.