Asalam o Alikum I hope you all are doing well and enjoying the second Week of the Steemit Challenge Season 25 under the Steem Atlas Initiative. The theme of this week is “Theater Galleries Cinema and Art Exhibition Venue” and I am happy to shared my experience with you

A few month ago in December I visite an amazing Art Expo that was held at Nishtar Hall Peshawar one of the most popular cultural venue in the city. This expo was open for everyone and it was beautiful mixture of art culture & creativity.

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About Nishtar Hall

• Location : Peshawar khyber pakhtunkhwa Pakistan
• Established: 1985
• Coordinates: 19/34.012525/71.564084
• OpenStreetMap: Link
• Type: Cultural Hall / Art Gallery / Theater
• Ownership and Management:
  Nishtar Hall is a government run facility maintain by the Directorate of Culture Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The aim is to suport the cultural heritage and promote arts music and literature in the region.

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Exterior & Entrance

The exterior of the building hasa modern yet traditional design. The wall are built with texture concrete and the entrance is wide and accesible. There are ticket counter and signboards that guide visitor. I notice some cultural motifs around the wall reflecting the local architectural touch.

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Outdoor Areas

Outside the hall there were temporary stalls Selling food drinks traditional items and art materials. The place had festive vibe and many families were gathered around these outdoor spots enjoy snack and socializing.

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The Art Expo Experience

Inside the hall a beautiful art gallery was arranged. There were many amazing artworks displayed and what I loved the most was that they also gave young students the opportunity to sit inside and create live art. It was so nice to see young artists working hard with passion and talent.

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Interior Ambiance

The inside of the hall was neat and well lit. It had a professional gallery setup with art work displayed on easels and wall. The seating arrangements were minimal allowing visitors to walk freely. The ambiance was Creative and peaceful. There was calm instrumental music playing in the background which made the environment even more artistic.

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My Favorite Artworks

Out of all the beautiful paintings I want to share the two that touched my heart the most:

1. "Aurat" The Woman Strength

This painting had a powerful message. The Urdu word “عورت” means Woman. The painting shows the side profile of a peaceful woman on a green background filled with Urdu text probably quotes or poetry about women. It reflecte inner strength beauty and respect for woman hood. This painting remind me how importance it is to value and uplift womens in our society

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2. "Pakistan A Nation United"

This painting was created in front of the audience. It showed the national flag of Pakistan with figures of people in different colors below it representing unity diversity and strength. The green and white theme symbolized peace & progress. The painting was full of emotion and patriotism. I could feel the artist message loud and clear that we are one nation under one flag.

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My Overall Experience

I really enjoyed the event. The staff members and volunteers were polite and guided visitors kindly. The students were not only showing art but creating it live in front of us which made the experience interactive. There were many special artworks live painting sessions and cultural displays that made this expo unforgettable.

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Supporting Facilities

• Restrooms were available and clean.
• A temporary prayer area was arranged.
• Outside stalls served tea snack and traditional food.
• The venue was wheelchair accessible and had wide stair and open space for senior.

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Programs and Services

Nishtar Hall is not just building it is a cultural platform that continue to offer wide range of programs and services throughout the year These activities are designed to engage the Community promote local heritage and talent and provide learning opportunities especialy for the youth.

Here are some of the notable programs and services offered at or through Nishtar Hall:

1. Art Exhibitions and Live Painting Sessions

As I witnessed during the Art Expo students and professional artists are given a chance to display their artwork. They even allow live painting where visitors can watch artists in action. This not only encourages young talent but also gives visitors a chance to learn and ask questions directly from the artists.

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2. Theater Performances

Nishtar Hall is also famous for stage plays and dramas especially those that reflect Pashtun culture folklore and social issue. These plays are often organize in Collaboration with universitie drama societies and cultural foundations. Some of these show even feature well known actors and director from the region.

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4. Workshops and Art Training Programs

The venue regularly hosts art and craft workshops photography sessions and calligraphy training for students. These are either free or offered at very low cost making them accessible to all. Students also receive certificates of participation which helps them build their profiles.

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5. University Projects and Academic Presentations

One of the things I really liked about the event was that university students were also given space to present their academic projects. These project included models posters and research base art display Student explained their ideas to visitors which not only help them gain Confidence but also gave them real world exposure. It was inspiring to see how Creative and passionate our young generation is

6. School and College Collaborations

Many events are organized in partnership with schools and colleges especially from Peshawar and nearby areas. Students are invited to participate in competitions expos debates and exhibitions helping them develop presentation skills and artistic expression.

8. Talent Hunt and Youth Engagement Programs

The government sometimes launches Talent Hunt Initiatives through Nishtar Hall where youth can perform in categories like singing acting painting and poetry. These events help discover hidden talents and provide career building opportunitie.

9. Cultural Heritage Exhibition

Nishtar Hall often dedicate certain exhibitions to tribal culture handicrafts and traditional fashion Local artisan display items such as embroidery work hand made jewelry potery and woodwork reviving ancient crafts and Celebrating our cultural identity

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Transparency and Communication

• Entry was free which allowed maximum participation.
• The event was advertised on social media and university groups.
• Volunteers at the entrance help in giving direction.
• Timing and schedules were clearly mentioned on banner.

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Added to Steem Atlas

I have marked Nishtar Hall Peshawar on OpenStreetMap and I am also pinning this post on Steem Atlas using the coordinates and map link.

OpenStreetMap Link	Steem Atlas Pin link

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I Also Made a Vlog

To capture this amazing experience I also made a vlog video of the Art Expo & my visit to Nishtar Hall. I recorded the surroundings outdoor stall and especialy the artworks I like.