Planning a Cultural Performance for a University or College Event
Institutional events have budgets, curriculums and committees. A workable plan for a Pakistani university cultural night, from proposal to sound check.
Journal
The VPAG Journal
Notes on Pakistani performing arts — the traditions behind the performance, and practical guidance on bringing them to your event.
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Which Performance to Choose for a Pakistani Wedding?
Mehndi, baraat, walima or engagement? A function-by-function guide to picking the right performance type, set length and timing for your wedding.
Sufi Dance: Reading the Whirling Tradition on Stage
Sufi performance in Pakistan draws on khaqgar movement, dhikr and devotional music. This is how that tradition is translated for a contemporary stage audience witho…
Bhangra, Giddha and Punjab's Festive Dance Forms
Punjab's folk dance is not one thing but a family of forms — Bhangra, Giddha, Dhamal and more. A practical look at how each one is built and where it works best on…
Kathak and the Classical Dance Heritage of Pakistan
Kathak arrived in the region through migrating musicians and evolved into distinctly Pakistani schools. Here is how the form works, what makes it different, and why…
Bring the Spirit of Pakistani Culture to Your Next Event
Planning a wedding, festival, corporate event or cultural programme? Invite VPAG to create a performance your audience will remember.