{"id":101743,"date":"2025-11-26T16:03:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T16:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/childrens-play-treasure-hunt-steals-the-show-at-the-world-culture-festival-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2025-11-26T16:03:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T16:03:09","slug":"childrens-play-treasure-hunt-steals-the-show-at-the-world-culture-festival-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/childrens-play-treasure-hunt-steals-the-show-at-the-world-culture-festival-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Children&#8217;s play &#8216;Treasure Hunt&#8217; steals the show at the World Culture Festival | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n                                                                                            <strong class=\"location-names\"><br \/>\n                                        KARACHI: <\/p>\n<p>        <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On the 26th day of the World Culture Festival 2025, audiences were treated to a day brimming with creativity, culture and youthful energy, featuring a children\u2019s theatre play, an engaging theatre workshop, and a special film screening session.<\/p>\n<p>The day kicked off with a packed auditorium for the children\u2019s theatre play, \u201cThe Treasure Hunt\u201d, written and directed by Hassan Malik. The 60-minute play, presented in both Urdu and English, drew a great turnout with children filling every seat. The interactive performance featured magical scenes, talking animals, and thrilling adventures, encouraging kids to chant, respond to the actors, and even share high fives with one of the talking animals who came down from the stage to greet the front rows.<\/p>\n<p>The story followed a group of brave children on a mysterious treasure hunt, ultimately revealing that real strength lies in friendship, courage and trust. Laughter and applause echoed throughout the auditorium as young audiences were both entertained and inspired by lessons in teamwork and confidence.<\/p>\n<p>The cast included Aliza, Hashir, Adil, Suleman Roomi, Asim, Marhaba, Raza, Hamza Ranjha, and Samina.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Following the play, Canada-based theatre artist Ahmed Meree conducted a special theatre workshop for students from the Arts Council Theatre Academy. Meree demonstrated techniques to capture audience attention, including the effective use of claps, while guiding participants on creative expression and confidence-building. Attendees also exchanged insights on local and international cultural experiences. Meree highlighted modern trends in theatre and emphasised the importance of seizing opportunities provided by international cultural festivals to further their artistic growth.<\/p>\n<p>The 26th day concluded with the Balkan Showcase Film Screening, which presented two compelling films from T\u00fcrkiye and Bosnia and Herzegovina. T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s documentary, \u201cSoil and Wings\u201d, directed by Stefan Male\u0161evi\u0107, followed the mission of a dedicated scientist working to save endangered bird species.<\/p>\n<p>Bosnia and Herzegovina offered \u201cGood Luck, Sara!\u201d directed by Isidora Ratkovi\u0107, a short film tracing the journey of an aspiring musician rebuilding her life after the war. Audiences appreciated the distinctive storytelling and strong narratives showcased in both films.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KARACHI: On the 26th day of the World Culture Festival 2025, audiences were treated to a day brimming with creativity, culture and youthful energy, featuring a children\u2019s theatre play, an engaging theatre workshop, and a special film screening session. 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