Lion Festival, Pakistani culture, tourism, sports exhibition

Lion Festival, Pakistani culture, tourism, sports exhibition

Pakistan’s vibrant culture, tourism and sports were showcased at the festival, which began today in Lyon, France. 46 countries are participating in this event. Festival participants enjoyed traditional Pakistani cuisine, music and cultural performances. Mayor of Lyon Gregory Doucet visited the Pakistan Pavilion and met Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmed. The participants showed keen interest in…

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Exhibition showcases millets as ‘smart food’, rich in heritage and full of potential

Exhibition showcases millets as ‘smart food’, rich in heritage and full of potential

Launched by India’s mission to the UN, during the International Year of Millets, the exhibition showcases different kinds of millets grown in India, their nutritional value and various health benefits. Millets encompass a diverse group of nutritious cereals including pearl, proso, foxtail, barnyard, kodo, browntop, finger and Guinea millets, as well as fonio, sorghum and teff.  Millet-based refreshments…

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