Pakistani foods including seekh kababs, chicken karahi, chana curry, palak paneer, parathas, jalebi and Gulab jamman were arranged
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Brussels Naghmana Hashmi arranged a lunch gala and crafts bazaar in connection with 70th years of Pakistan’s independence.
The delighted event was organized at Naghmana Hashmi’s residence in order promote the diverse culture Pakistani society in Belgium.
The event was joined by many notable figures including members of the British and Commonwealth Women’s Club Brussels, women representing various walks of life and nationalities and the wives of diplomats and bureaucrats based in Belgium.
Pakistani handicrafts from across the country captured the attention and interest of women. Hand embroidered shawls, bags, dresses and jewellery, traditional shoes, and wooden and metallic carved items for home decoration were highly appreciated. The stalls of bangles remained highly popular among women.
The participants of the event relished the Pakistani food arranged by the ambassador with items like seekh kababs, chicken karahi, chana curry, palak paneer, parathas, jalebi and gulab jamman. A raffle draw also took place and the funds raised on the occasion would be given to the Behbud Association of Pakistan.
Ambassador Naghmana Hashmi thanked the women for joining hands for a good cause and said that the purpose of the event was to promote the rich culture of Pakistan through food, music and handicrafts. This crafts bazaar has been arranged since the current year was being celebrated to mark the 70th independence anniversary of Pakistan.