Syed Fakhr Jahan and Pakhtun Yar distributed prizes among the participants
Peshawar
The three-day cultural festival, Horse and Cattle Show, a first of its kind in the history of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, concluded with much splendor. The closing ceremony was attended by special guests Provincial Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Syed Fakhr Jahan and Public Health Minister Pakhtun Yar, who distributed trophies and cash prizes to the winning participants.
They were accompanied by Member Provincial Assembly Faisal Amin Khan Gandapur, Sports Secretary Matiullah Khan, Director General of Sports Abdul Nasir, Director Merged Districts Raziullah, Director of Operations Naematullah, Deputy Director Jamshed Baloch, and other notable personalities. On the last day of this three-day cultural festival, organized by the Directorate General of Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, thrilling and exciting tent pegging competitions were held.
In addition to horse and animal races, the Horse and Cattle Show featured pigeon racing, traditional games, music, art exhibitions, folk dances, a family festival, poetry gatherings, dog shows, and a vintage car show. Around 1,000 horses participated in the tent pegging competition, and other traditional games included kabaddi, wrestling, camel racing, camel dancing, dog racing, and 16 more contests.
The Horse and Cattle Show cultural festival at Shere Khan Stadium in Peshawar drew large crowds over all three days. The cultural music show entertained women, children, and young people alike. Artists such as Zarsanga, Zeeshan Ghaznavi, Jim Band, Khumarian Band, and others captivated the audience with their stunning performances, leaving music fans delighted. Various food and display stalls also attracted much attention, and renowned singers added a final touch to the event during a late-night musical show, enhancing the closing moments.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Provincial Minister for Sports Syed Fakhr Jahan stated that this Horse and Cattle Show was a major event for the province, organized by the current provincial government.
The government’s aim is to revive traditional and cultural games and festivals, as these are an integral part of our historical identity. He added that, under the patronage of the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, significant steps are being taken to promote sports in the province, aiming to foster a peaceful and healthy society.
The minister expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for prioritizing sports and pledged to invest his energies in advancing this important sector under the Chief Minister’s guidance.
He further stated that their region is rich in unique culture and history, and they wish to preserve these old festivals and cultural celebrations for future generations, for which organizing such festivals is essential.
