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Islamabad hosts Lok Virsa Festival, celebrating Pakistan’s diverse cultural roots

In Pakistan's capital, the Lok Virsa festival arrived at a critical moment, following days of fear and uncertainty, the vibrant colors, crafts, and music give the city space to exhale.

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Ghanwa Mohiyuddin
Press TV, Islamabad


Islamabad is hosting the Lok Virsa Festival, an annual celebration of Pakistan’s diverse cultural roots. And this year, its timing couldn’t be more significant, arriving just days after the capital was shaken by a deadly blast.