Mango festival marks 75 years of Australia-Pakistan diplomacy

For Pakistanis, mango is not a fruit, it is romance: High Commissioner of Pakistan

Credit: high commission of Pakistan

The Pakistani High Commission in Australia hosted the Mango Festival to commemorate 75 years of Pakistan-Australia relations. Addressing the event, High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri highlighted the richness of Pakistani mangoes in Pakistani cuisine. The festival featured performances and music to celebrate the occasion.

Credit: high commission of Pakistan

Credit: high commission of pakistan

Varda Abdul Qadir, who traveled from Sydney to Canberra for the festival, highlighted that such events create vital links between Pakistan and Australia. She also commended the food and festive atmosphere, which provided an opportunity to connect with Australia's vibrant multicultural communities.

Credit: high commission of Pakistan

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(This artcile was first published in June 2022).