Cultural Organizations
Innumerable organisations and clubs offer activities of which the foreign community can avail itself. Some of the most popular ones are listed below.
| Academy of Performing Art |
| Art Council of Pakistan |
| British Council |
| Goethe Institute |
| Alliance Francaise |
| PACC (Pakistan American Cultural Centre) |
This new academy is housed above the Hashoo Auditorium and offers classes in Pakistani classical singing a variety of instruments, and folk dance.
Sponsors exhibitions and concerts, British Council, Goethe Institute, and Alliance Francaise. These organisations 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 has been established in Karachi for over 40 years. It offers communication skills. The centre 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
A German Cultural Centre holds Educational Programmes,
Conferences, Classical musical concerts, and Films Seminars.
Location: 256 Sarwar Shaheed Road, Karachi
Ph: 5684811, 5683124
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 centre 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 Centre)
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 centre. To
enquire about programs or apply for membership can call at following
number.
Call 516-275, 524-732. 11, Fatima Jinnah Rd.
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