Rawalpindi, NOV 15 /DNA/ – A large number of citizens flocked to the three-day food festival at Ayub Park organized by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI).
Huge number of families, children and the elderly attended the food fair. RCCI President Nadeem Rauf while sharing details informed that during the three-day festival, more than forty stalls of various regional and traditional foods were set up from all over Pakistan. Indonesian and Afghani food stalls also attracted a large number of visitors, he added.
The musical evening for families also featured live performances by local and folk artists, he said.
The highlight of the festival was the large number of women who set up stalls, he further added. He said that to empower women, RCCI provided them with a platform to advertise their products through such festivals and exhibitions.
Bangladesh High Commissioner Rohul Alam Siddiqui attended the food festival with his wife. Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi, Muhammad Ali, Station Commander Brigadier Salman Nazar also attended along with their families.
Chamber President Nadeem Rauf said that the purpose of holding the Food Festival is to expedite business activities after the lifting of Corona restrictions. The Chamber has always strived to promote local industries, entrepreneurship and SMEs, he added. The visitors enjoyed various stalls of traditional dishes, edible and other items including dry fruits, Organic honey, Mango leather (Dry Mango) and others.
