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Innumerable organizations and clubs offer activities of which the
foreign community can avail itself. Some of the most popular ones are
listed below.
Academy of Performing Arts
This new academy is housed above the Hashoo Auditorium
and offers classes in Pakistani classical singing a variety of
instruments, and folk dance.
Arts Council of Pakistan
Sponsors exhibitions and concerts, British Council,
Goethe Institute, and Alliance Francaise. These organizations sponsor
films, lectures, and concerts. Each has a lending library. The last two
offer language classes. Ikebana International, Floral Arts Society and
Horticultural Society of Pakistan These groups offer flower arranging
classes and exhibitions for all flower and garden enthusiasts.
The British Council
The British Council has been established in Karachi for
over 40 years. It offers communication skills. The center administers a
library of British books and videos, arrange cultural & scientific
visits and organizes sponsorship for major arts events.
Location: 20, Bleak House Road, Karachi, 75530 Ph: 520391-7
Goethe Institute
A German Cultural Center holds Educational Programs,
Conferences, Classical musical concerts, and Films Seminars.
Location: 256 Sarwar Shaheed Road, Karachi
Ph: 5684811, 5683124
Alliance Francaise
Alliance Francaise proposes French classes for all
levels and all ages. It also prepares for certificates (Delf-Dalf) which
give access to French Universities. As one of the leading cultural
center in Pakistan, it promotes cultural events in theatre, painting,
music, discussion, cinema, from Pakistan and France
Location: Plot St 1, Block-8 Kehkashan, Clifton Karachi-75600.
Ph: 5873402 Fax: 5874302
PACC (Pakistan American Cultural Center)
PACC was founded to promote understanding between
Pakistan and the United States. Some of the activities include arts and
craft exhibits, special film shows, lectures, concerts, plays in English
and Urdu, and a varied program of sports and games. Classes are offered
in cooking, dance, painting, and extensive language classes in English.
Although many programs are open to the public, membership is encouraged
to support the activities of the center To enquire about programs or
apply for membership can call at following number.
Call 516-275, 524-732. 11, Fatima Jinnah Rd. |
