Pakistan participates in United Nations International Bazaar in New York

Islamabad, May 05, 2016 (PPI-OT):A range of Pakistani products, both food and merchandise, were on display – and for sale – on Wednesday at the annual United Nations International Bazaar held at UN Headquarters in New York. Braving cold weather and intermittent rain, a large number of people visited the bazaar, which was organized by the UN Women’s Guild (UNWG) in collaboration with permanent missions accredited to the United Nations. The event featured cuisine from around the world as well as fine arts and handicrafts.

Pakistan had two stalls, one for food and other featuring clothing and a number of other hand-crafted items. The wife of UN secretary-general, Ban Soon-taek, who is a patron of the Bazaar, visited one of the Pakistani stall offering dresses and other items. She was greeted by Pakistan UN Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi. Mrs. Ban praised the quality and sophistication of the Pakistani products.

Meanwhile, the other stall — featuring biryani, chicken tikka and kebabs — attracted big crowds. The food was sold out in no time. The money raised at the bazaar will be donated to UNHCR for the Syrian Refugees and to United Nations Women’s Guild administered projects to help children and women at different locations.

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