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“La Fête de la musique” World Music Day
Saturday 21st June 2008 – 7:00 pm
Venue: Alhamra Hall 1, Gadaffi Stadium

Launched in 1982 by the French Ministry for Culture, La Fête de la Musique or The World Music Day is held in more than hundred countries in Europe and over the world. It takes place every 21st June, the day of summer solstice in the northern hemisphere.

« This lecture has been postoned, please contact us for further details »

 

Book Presentation
“Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, The Messenger of Qawwali” by Dr. Pierre Alain Baud
Monday 26th May at 6:00 pm Venue: Alliance Française de Lahore

Alliance Française de Lahore, requests the pleasure of your company, at the book presentation “Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, the messenger of Qawwali” by Dr Pierre Alain Baud. Pierre Alain Baud presents the first ever biography on Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan published in the French speaking world. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was in a league of his own. He once commanded the Qawwali music scene with such a strong presence and authority that left many in a trance. Shortly before his death, this extraordinary man paved his way to many hearts all around the world. Nusrat was coined the “Qawwali Emperor”. His unique voice with his rich lyrics of poetry brought ecstatic celebrations.



« Singing Bouddha » au Japon, « Quintessence du chant humain » en Tunisie, « Voix du Paradis » aux États-Unis, « Pavarotti de l’Orient » en France…, le chanteur pakistanais Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, a fait résonner partout dans le monde le qawwali, un chant soufi séculaire propice à l’extase divine.
Sa voix à l’intensité et à la souplesse déconcertantes, sa présence embrasée sur scène, ses multiples rencontres et ses métissages musicaux bigarrés, l’ont mué en star des musiques du monde, suscitant l’adhésion des publics les plus différents alors qu’il restait fidèle à son message : « Quand je chante, la distance entre Dieu et moi est moins grande. » disait-il. « Cette musique est la voie du rapprochement».
Trait d’union déjà mythique de son vivant entre tradition et modernité, Orient et Occident, sacré et profane, il n’a cessé, depuis sa disparition en 1997, d’être repris et prolongé par des artistes du monde entier.
Cet ouvrage évoque les racines, la lignée, le parcours de ce "météore" habité par le divin ainsi que les traces qu’il a pu laisser dans son sillage.

Exhibition “Indian Princes & French Jewellers”
Monday 21st April at 6:00 pm
Venue: Alliance Française de Lahore


                          


An inspirational display of jewelry worn by Maharajas of the subcontinent and created by French craftsmen can be seen, as two-week Indian Princess and French Jewelers exhibition will be inaugurated at Alliance Française de Lahore – French Centre on Monday 21st April at 6:00pm. The exhibition will be inaugurated by Mrs. Hina Tayyaba, Principal of Pakistan School of Fashion Design.
The exhibition reflects golden colors of past and classical combination of the Indo-French cultures and crafts.
As inspirational as the sub-continental culture itself; the jewelry created by Cartier, Mauboussin and Van Cleef & Arpels, is ever alluring with ranges from intricate details and patterns to basic modern simplicity on its own.
The wearing of jewelry itself has always been admired, as it is today and intrinsic part of the Indian life. The precious metals and stones represent riches, possessions or even the necessary adjunct of the power and glory, as the great Mughals have epitomized the saying that the glory of a prince is made tangible by their buildings, library and jewels.
One can, therefore, imagine the Indian princes’ passion for jewels and the importance of their relationship with the world of elite jewelers.
Though occasional contacts were made between the Maharajas and European jewelers in nineteenth century, the Indian style is still proving recurrent theme for the French designers of jewels.
Coming from Islamabad, the exhibition will also travel to Faisalabad and Karachi.

Exhibition of Drawings
“Lahori Bachchey”
Thursday 21st February 2008
Alliance Française Gallery

The Alliance Française de Lahore (French Centre- Lahore) is hosting an exhibition of drawings titled “Lahori Bachchey” by Vidha Saumya.

Vidha Saumya graduated from Sir J.J. School of Fine Arts specializing in Painting in 2005. After a year’s break during which she traveled, did freelance assignments and read, she joined Srishti School of Arts, Design and Technology in July 2006 to study Visual Communication Design. The South Asia Foundation Scholarship was a dream come true for her, because it enabled her to come to the city of Lahore. She is currently on an independent study Program at Beaconhouse National University.

She has been in Lahore for 6 months now. Being away from her own country in a new place made her conscious and attentive of what she noticed around her.  

What distinguishes the children here from the children elsewhere?

She has tried to maintain the nuances of their identity. This particular age group of children interests her the most because they present themselves oblivious of the correctness of appearance. The naivety pulls you towards the stories that surround tem and engages you into a conversation with them.

This series is a conscious effort to express this place from her point of view demonstrating that these children have been her muse on a daily basis and that the worlds in which they lose themselves and the realities that they are aware of.  

The exhibition will be inaugurated by Prof. Salima Hashmi on Thursday 21st February 2008 at 6:00 pm at Alliance Française de Lahore’s Gallery and will continue till 1st March 2008. The entrance for the exhibition is complimentary.