Pakistan China Friendship Center hosts art and craft Bazaar

Islamabad: A two-day art and craft Bazaar kicked off here at Pakistan China Friendship Center featuring a variety of handmade products and colorful fun activities.

The event is open for fun lovers and families carrying stalls of various products, games for kids, traditional food, live music and fun for the whole family also providing opportunity to meet the artisans from all over the Pakistan.

Behbud Art and Craft Bazaar eas established in 1967 by Behbud Association of Pakistan which is a non-profit, non-political social welfare organization run mainly with the help of a team of volunteers, who have a significant record of philanthropic dedication and community service. “Its aim is to support the less privileged women and make them self-reliant and productive members of the society. This is done by providing skill training together with income generating opportunities, subsidized health facilities and educational services for street children. Resultantly, Behbud has enabled thousands of women and their families, spanning over four generations to improve their quality of life.” “We give lifelong skills to women and the products made by them are not only for income generation but they focus on maintaining identity of dying crafts and unique embroidery.” A number of stalls were displayed to engage youngsters in healthy activities in cultural environment.