First Pak-China Fashion Show Shines at the Great Wall
In a historic cultural collaboration, Pakistan and China hosted their first joint fashion show at the Badaling section of the Great Wall in Beijing on Sunday. The spectacular event celebrated the enduring friendship between the two nations and their growing creative partnership.
Organised by the Pakistani Embassy in Beijing and the China International Cultural Communication Centre (CICCC), the show was curated by Adnan Ansari of Riwayat. The audience included senior Chinese officials, diplomats, media representatives, and business leaders.
The runway featured exquisite creations by top Pakistani designers, including Maheen Khan, Moazzam Abbasi, Ayesha Tariq, Rizwanullah, and Zain Hashmi. From China, designer Liang Suyun presented his collection, while Aqeel Chaudhary, a Pakistani jeweller based in China, showcased his jewellery line. Models from both countries walked together, symbolising a beautiful fusion of Pakistani and Chinese textile traditions.
Long Yuxiang, Chairman of CICCC, stated that the event represented more than fashion, it symbolised the strategic, all-weather partnership between China and Pakistan.
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Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, highlighted that the show embodied the “living spirit” of the ancient Silk Road, blending art, culture, and friendship through fashion. He added that this event will strengthen trade, tourism, and cultural collaboration between the two nations.
The ambassador also noted the timing’s historical significance, marking the 60th anniversary of President Ayub Khan’s visit to the same section of the Great Wall, the first-ever visit by a Pakistani leader to China’s iconic landmark.
The Pak-China Fashion Show at the Great Wall stands as a vibrant reminder of the countries shared vision, weaving together threads of history, culture, and creativity.