LAHORE: Ajoka presented a reading of its acclaimed play ‘Dukh Darya’ at the International Conference on the Disputed Territory Memories being held on the border of Lithuania and Poland.

An English translation of the play was read out at the Krasnogruda Arts Centre by Shahid Nadeem, Estonia-based scholar Ishrat Shaheen and FCC University’s Dr Umbar Ibad. A Polish musician played saxophone during different scenes. Video extracts from Ajoka’s play were also screened.

Earlier, Shahid Nadeem spoke about Ajoka’s work on peace-building in disputed territories. He showed relevant extracts from Ajoka plays and also interwoven his own story as a Kashmir-born Punjabi theatre artiste.

Published in Dawn, October 2nd, 2023