SHANAAKHT FESTIVAL 2009
The Citizens Archive of Pakistan
Imperial Gardens (Do Talwar, Clifton)
November 9, 10 &11, 2009
Open to Schools between 9 A.M. – 1 P.M.
Free and Open to the Public between 3 P.M. – 9 P.M.
PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS:
PARVAZ
Photography Exhibition
A collection of photographs of life in the Pakistan Air Force during the 1940s and 1950s
Curated by Zairah Maher
SUNEHRAY SAPNAY: PAKISTANI CINEMA IN THE 1960S
Photography and Film Exhibition
CAP explores the golden age of Pakistani film
Curated by Sanam Maher
NEW NATION. NEW FREEDOM. NEW RESPONSIBILITIES
Photography Exhibition
Images of women from the early decades of Pakistan - revolutionaries who played an instrumental role in the building of the new nation
Curated by Shahana Rajani
FORGOTTEN PARADISE: KASHMIR
Photography Exhibition
A collection of photographs of pre-Partition Kashmir
Curated by Zairah Maher
HASHIM RAZA: LIFE OF AN EXTRAORDINARY PAKISTANI
Photography Exhibition
A tribute to one of the first civil servants of Pakistan
Curated by Amean J
KARACHIITES: PORTRAITS BY AMEAN J
Photography Exhibition
CAP honors the contributions of extraordinary citizens of Karachi
Curated by Amean J
SHEHR-E-KARACHI, MAIMAARAN-E-PAKISTAN KI ANKHON SE
Photography Exhibition
A paean to the visual history of Karachi. Take a look at the
cityscape through an architect’s eyes.
Curated by Arsalan Bilgrami
ORAL HISTORY PROJECT: EXPLORING PAKISTAN’S EARLY HISTORY
An Exhibition of Short Films from CAP’s Oral History Archive
By Sanam Maher
CHAI, CRICKET AUR HUM
Film Exhibition
The inextricable link between our culture, cricket and tea as
seen through a series of advertisements
By Amber Rauf from Lowe and Rauf
CAP’S IMAGINATION STATIONS FOR CHILDREN
Historical Videos, Photography and Film Exhibition, Interactive Art Activities, 3-D Photographs
Curated by Sanam Maher, Shahana Rajani, Naveed Ahmed and Khayal Khana
MAUJ COLLECTIVE
Interactive Art Activities, Web-Streaming, Live Screens, Digital Games, Short Films
By Mauj Collective Projects
KHAYAL KHANA COLLECTIVE
Interactive Art Activities for children and adults that reflect around issues of identity
By Khayal Khana Collective
EVENING EVENTS
Monday, 9 November 2009
9:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M. | Chalti Ka Naam Gaari: An Exhibition of Vintage Cars
Curated by The Citizens Archive of Pakistan and The Vintage and Classic Car Club of Pakistan
6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. | Meri Kahani, Meri Zabani
The Citizens Archive of Pakistan and Durriya Kazi
Story-telling: Pakistan’s Partition-Generation tell their stories of how they laid the foundation for the new nation of Pakistan during the 1940s and 1950s. This evening Ms. Anita Ghulam Ali will discuss her career in education, recollections of Karachi and some memorable personalities she has encountered.
Guests: Anita Ghulam Ali
8:00 P.M. | Rang Badal Lo Bhai
Brought to you by The Citizens Archive of Pakistan and Tehrik-e-Niswan
Theater: A satirical play with live music about corruption, hypocrisy and religious obscurantism. Tehrik-e-Niswan explore the present state of Pakistan.
(Please note: This performance has limited seating. Please pick up free passes from the venue on Monday, 9 November, 2009)
9:30 P.M. | Chandni Raatein: Film Screening of Sassi (1953) featuring Madam Noor Jehan
Brought to you by The Citizens Archive of Pakistan and Eveready Film
Film Screening
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. | Meri Kahani, Meri Zabani
The Citizens Archive of Pakistan and Durriya Kazi
Story-telling: Pakistan’s Partition-Generation tell their stories of how they laid the foundation for the new nation of Pakistan during the 1940s and 1950s. This evening, we delve into Pakistan’s legal history, life in the police force and memories of Quaid-e-Azam.
Guests: Mirza Jamil, Sameen Khan and Sami Khan
8:00 P.M. | Chand Sitaray Tallay
Hosted by Faryal Gauhar
Curated by Still Waters Publishing
Literary Evening followed by Musical Performance: The Citizens Archive of Pakistan and Still Waters Publishing explore Pakistan’s rich literary landscape, as six renowned writers including Fahmida Riaz, Haseena Moin, Ilona Yusuf , Mohammad Hanif and Musharraf Ali Farooqi read their favorites from Pakistani literature in Urdu and English. The evening concludes with a musical performance by Laal.
(Please note: This performance has limited seating. Please pick up free passes from the venue on Tuesday, 10 November, 2009)
9:30 P.M. | Chandni Raatein: Film Screening of Koel (1959), a musical blockbuster featuring Madam Noor Jehan
Brought to you by The Citizens Archive of Pakistan and Eveready Film
Film Screening
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. | Meri Kahani, Meri Zabani
The Citizens Archive of Pakistan and Durriya Kazi
Story-telling: Pakistan’s Partition-Generation tell their stories of how they laid the foundation for the new nation of Pakistan during the 1940s and 1950s. This evening we revisit Dhaka and discuss the field of journalism.
Guests: I.H. Burney and Dr. S.M. Rab
8:00 P.M. | From Raag to Roll
Brought to you by The Citizens Archive of Pakistan
Musical Performance: An evening of musical fusion with Pakistani musicians, including Taal Karisma and Aunty Disco Project
(Please note: This performance has limited seating. Please pick up free passes from the venue on Wednesday, 11 November, 2009)
9:30 P.M. | Chandni Raatein: Film Screening of Armaan (1963) featuring Waheed Murad
Brought to you by The Citizens Archive of Pakistan and Eveready Film
Film Screening
The Citizens Archive of Pakistan is a not-for-profit educational institution and heritage centre established in February 2007 with the aim of allowing Pakistanis to explore their heritage and history. We are a voluntary society dedicated to commemorating the collective and individual experience of our rich history across all segments and communities of Pakistan. Our vision is to develop CAP as the foremost library and museum of Pakistani history, art, photography, culture, literature and historical documentation demonstrating the strength and spirit of Pakistan from the citizen’s perspective.
Phone | 0332-3392004
0332-2541272
Email | citizensarchive@gmail.com
Website | www.citizensarchive.org
Blog | http://thecitizensarchiveofpakistan.blogspot.com/
