A three-day exhibition showcasing Japanese culture and civilisation through artistic calendars has opened in Quetta, highlighting cultural exchange between Pakistan and Japan.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Balochistan Governor Sheikh Jafar Khan Mandokhail, who attended as the chief guest at the opening ceremony.
The event was also attended by former Balochistan chief minister Dr Abdul Malik Baloch; provincial education minister Raheela Hameed Khan Durrani; Japan’s honorary consul general for Quetta Syed Nadeem Alam Shah; as well as representatives from political, social, sports and civil society circles.
Guests at the inauguration were welcomed by Syed Nadeem Alam Shah and Syed Feroz Shah, president of the Pakistan-Japan Friendship Society, Quetta, Balochistan. The arrangements for the exhibition were organised by Director Israr Ahmad Adeel of the same society.
Organisers said the purpose of the exhibition, held in collaboration with the Japan Consulate Karachi, is to promote cultural exchange between Japan and Pakistan and to provide the public with a meaningful and accessible cultural experience.
The exhibition features a wide range of Japanese calendars illustrating themes such as natural landscapes, seasonal changes, traditional culture, lifestyle, historical heritage, fine arts, sports, wildlife, cuisine, agriculture and modern industry. The displays also include representations of Japanese traditions such as Ikebana floral art, as well as visuals of public and private sector institutions.
Officials said the calendars reflect Japan’s cultural philosophy of harmony with nature, time and the changing seasons, while also showcasing the country’s artistic expression and aesthetic traditions.
Speaking on the occasion, Governor Balochistan Sheikh Jafar Mandokhail said that Pakistan looks towards Japan’s expertise and technological advancement for the promotion of higher education in the province.
He added that partnerships between Japanese industries and Balochistan’s public universities, including scholarship programmes, could help advance both educational and economic development.
The governor further said that Japan has made remarkable progress in modern technology and has consistently extended humanitarian assistance in difficult times, adding that Balochistan has directly benefited from such cooperation.
He expressed hope for continued collaboration and guidance from Japan in the future to strengthen development initiatives in the province.
