Tale of two spring celebrations.

Dr. Qamar Khushi Ejaz.

April–and all the little winds are blowing
The scents of springtime through the sunny air.

This is the 61st post on this blog. And also marks, the 1st anniversary of FarihaMunirShahTimes. Today, 15th April 2013, this blog completes an year. So, what is a better way to celebrate but to talk about spring and festivities

Here we go.
April in Multan, is a fantastic presentation of tussle of seasons. Winter, seems unwilling to depart. Summer appears too eager to take-over. Spring prevails, with most fascinating colors and enticing fragrances. There is rain one day and sun shinning bright, with whirlpools of little dust storms, the other day. Surrounded by such bewitching beauty, it is impossible not be touched by it. This often persuades the natives of Multan to hold festivities and rejoice the season.

Featured here are two tales of such celebrations, one took place in Ladies club, Multan. The other one was conducted by the renowned personality of Multan, Dr. Qamar Khushi.

On April, the 8th, a flower arrangement competition was held at Ladies club. As is the norm, it was more of a traditional affair. The judges included the names of Ms. Najma Gillani and Mrs. Kishwar Kaleem. Who selected a beautiful flower arrangement by Syeda Zuria Bokhari for the 1st prize, in fresh flowers category. Whereas, Mrs. Azra Nazeer, stood 1st with her table full of dry flower arrangements. The comparing was done by the program secretary of Ladies club, Mrs. Shagufta Khaksar. The event also included, few indoor games and other fun filled activities. At the end prize distribution took place. Mrs. Mahnaz Amir, secretary of the club, conducted this part. At the end a formal hi-tea was served.

Following are pictures of the event.

The prize winning arrangement by Zuria Bokhari at ladies club.

Ladies club.

The judges deciding the fate of the contestants.

Mrs. Tahira Najam, Najma Gillani, Mrs. Kishwar and Ayesha Durrani.

Azra.

Mrs. Khawar and Mrs. Khand.

Mahnaz Amir greeting Mrs. Najma Khand

Mrs. Fakhra Atiq and Mrs. Naseem Durrani.

Mrs. yasmin Durrani, with her daughter in law.

Ayesha Durrani

M'am Shagufta Khaksar comparing.

Mrs. Gillani and Mrs. Shaheen

Spring celebration by Dr.Qamar Khushi

Qamar needs no introduction. She is much more than being a professor at department of English, Bahauddin Zakria university Multan. She is well loved and well admired by everybody who knows her. Qamar also arranged a party to welcome the spring.

The program, organized by Dr. Qamar Khushi, took place on Saturday, 13th April, at a private venue. Ladies were invited with their children. So, it was a full time happy evening.

Musical chair, passing the parcel and other games were conducted, separately for ladies and the kids. There was also a flowers arrangements competition also. The lush Green lawn, with beautiful canopies and fountains presented a serene scene. Children and flowers, doubled the beauty of it.

At the end, the prize distribution ceremony took place. Qamar gave away the prizes. And all the guests were entertained with a formal hi-tea. It was a lovely evening indeed. We congratulate Qamar for arranging such a beautiful show.

Dr. Qamar Khushi Ejaz and Warda.

Pretty girls, Fatima, Zahra and Hajra at Qamar's function.

Flowers arrangements at display

1st prize.

2nd prize.

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