Drum circles perform at Shalimar Gardens

LAHORE : The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) organised drum circles titled ‘Shalimar Sounds’ at Shalimar Gardens. In this activity, expert drum performers along with Rubab players entertained the attendees with their art. Moreover, Balti cultural dance was also performed to the drum beat. More than 500 people attended this fun activity.

These drum circles are intended to provide an entertainment session for the people and attract their attention to heritage sites. People gave positive feedback regarding the event, mentioning that such kind of activities make the visit to heritage sites more fascinating and enjoyable.

Tania Qureshi, Director Media and Marketing, WCLA, said, ‘Drums have long been an essential component of our traditional celebrations, including wedding ceremonies, Sufi gatherings, and sports fairs, making them one of the most widely used musical instruments in our region.