7th Youth Performing Festival will be held from October 16 to October 22 at Alhamra Ghaddafi Stadium Lahore organised by Rafi Peer Theater Workshop (RPTW). This was announced by Faizan Peerzada of RPTW in a press conference along with Tasneem Peerzada here on Monday.
He said that the purpose of the festival was to establish a global identity for young artists and encouraging cultural collaborations that aim to break barriers and build bridges in their stead. Moreover, to present Pakistan as a nation rich in culture with a rising generation of youth interested in foreign artists and culture. About the question of security arrangements, he said that strict security arrangements have been made.
He said that when the festival started awards was given in 12 categories and this year awards would be given in 32 categories. He said that workshops will be conducted by foreign and local experts especially called for this purpose. He said this festival will provide an opportunity to young artists to visit Pakistan for development work with in the performing arts industry.