Discovering The Hidden Treasures of the Pakistan Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020 with Noorjehan Bilgrami

The Pakistan Pavilion at the Dubai Expo 2020 has certainly been in the limelight from the day the Expo 2020 commenced on October 1st 2021. We take you through a stunning visual and sensory journey with Noorjehan Bilgrami, the Principal Curator to discover the ‘hidden treasures’ of our country and its heritage. The majestic geographic landscapes, works of master craftsmen, food, music and the amalgamation of the different cultures and religions that co – exist will fill all Pakistanis with a sense of pride. The colorful façade is absolutely stunning and has been designed by one of Pakistan’s leading visual artists, Rashid Rana who was inspired by the diversity of the country. Some facts: – Principal Curator: Noorjehan Bilgrami, a visual artist, curator and educationist best known for her efforts on reviving the traditional crafts of Pakistan. – Curatorial Review Committee: Shahid Abdulla, Yawar Jilani, Mahboob Khan – Curatorial Team: Fatima Mullick, Zoha bin Zubair, Noor Ahmed, Irfan Naqi -The official soundtrack of the pavilion has been composed by Rohail Hyatt and is called ‘Lala-e-Sehrai’ -The interior design for the Bazaar and the 2 restaurants including the Dhaaba and the VIP lounges are done by Naheed Mashooqullah -Kamran Sheikh does the Food and menu for the restaurants -Project Management, Javed Idrees – Architect: Emad, an Iraqi Canadian architect. Video Credit: @farhan.a.mehboob