Reception hosted at Pakistan Embassy, Dakar to mark 85th National day of Pakistan

A reception was hosted at the Pakistan Embassy, Dakar to celebrate 85th National Day of Pakistan. Members of the Diplomatic Corps, officials from the Senegalese government, businessmen, members of the civil society, friends of Pakistan and Pakistan Diaspora from Senegal attended the event. H.E. Ms. Khady Dienz Gueye Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports was the chief guest at the reception.

This year the reception was based on the theme of “Pakistan’s Textile and Fashion: fusion of tradition, creativity and sustainability”. Ambassador Saima Sayed highlighted Pakistan’s strong textile sector and the contemporary fashion industry of Pakistan.

A mini documentary was also shown to the guests highlighting the history and growth of Pakistan’s textile sector and Pakistan’s fashion trends promoting tradition with innovation. Mannequins wearing Pakistani clothes showcasing traditional craftsmanship with a modern outlook greatly attracted the attention of the guests at the reception.