Naran festival 2019 celebrates the people and culture of Northern Pakistan

Telenor Pakistan and District Government Mansehra organised one of the biggest festivals to happen in North last weekend
Published August 9, 2019

Naran lit up with music, dance and local food last weekend as tourists and performers from all over the country got together for the annual Naran festival.

Held on August 2,3 and 4, the event managed to bring together people from all over the country to celebrate the generous, talented people and vibrant culture of northern Pakistan.

Local music performances at the event.
Local music performances at the event.

One of the biggest festivals to happen in the north, the event was a joint collaborative effort of Telenor Pakistan and District Government Mansehra.

Several tourists from all over the country attended the event along with locals, and enjoyed the folk music and dance performances.

Folk dance and cultural performances paid homage to the traditions of the region.
Folk dance and cultural performances paid homage to the traditions of the region.

Apart from performances by local dancers and singers, bands like Khumariyan and Malko were also a highlight of the three-day festival.

The festival was packed with exciting games, activities for children, shopping stalls and traditional food from local eateries.

Local food stalls served traditional cuisine of the region.
Local food stalls served traditional cuisine of the region.

According to Telenor, this event is part of their bigger campaign #Telenor4GKaNorth, and the company is aiming to celebrate the people, food, and culture of northern Pakistan in an attempt to promote and enhance tourism there.

To promote responsible tourism, Telenor also distributed reusable bags to inculcate the habit of keeping the beautiful region clean.

This is the second year in a row that Telenor has organised this event which shows their commitment to the region.

Telenor delivers on its claim of “maidanon se wadiyon tak apka hamsafer” by providing connectivity to not just locals, but also the tourists in the region, so they stay connected with their friends and family even while travelling to the remotest of areas.


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