Programme of Events

6.30 pm  Browse stalls selling handicrafts, clothes, jewellery, pictures and more

7.00 pm  Beeja Dance Company performs a dance to Pakistani music

7.20 pm  Opening address by APWA President Begum Laila Sarfaraz

7.30 pm  Enjoy delicious Pakistani Canapes provided by Sapna

7.30pm   Bellydancing masterclass (ladies only)

7.30 pm  Renowned artist Razwan Baig demonstrates the art of Arabic Calligraphy

8.00 pm  Faraz Yousufzai of acclaimed band The Silk Road: a modern soulful take on Sufi music

8.45 pm  Raffle with fabulous prizes hosted by Naeem Raza

9.00 pm  Sajid Khan the UK's premier Qawwali music performer and his mystic Sufi rhythms

 

List Of Stalls:

1. Artistan stall:

   Handicrafts from the Thar desert

   Quirky Designer T-shirts (Maheen Gulabo)

   Commemorative Booklet:original writing from modern Pakistani authors (Details on tickets page);

   Khuda Bux Abro's hauntingly beautiful photographs of Pakistan (example below)

2. Hand painted Henna Tattoos: choose your own style applied by our professional artists

3. Razwan Baig Calligraphy:original works ; have your name rendered in arabic in gorgeous style

    http://www.islamicartofcalligraphy.com

4. Pakistani Truck Art and artefacts by Haider Ali bring the flavour of the subcontinent to London

5. Designer Pakistani clothes for the modern world: Saba Qureshi www.sabaq.co

6. Pakistani Jewellery chosen by Mrs Bashan Rafique

7. Spectacular Pakistani wedding make-up professionally applied to add glamour to your evening

8. Contemporary Pakistani clothes by Sara Beg

9. Reema Fraitis' I Wish collection of delicate, ethical designer jewellery for good karma (see below)

10. Penguin books about the subcontinent

Raffle prizes include:

Dinner for two at Yottam Ottolenghi's NOPI : London's hippest chef's opulent new restaurant

Designer Cashmere dress by English Weather (£550)

Samsung Galaxy Ace smartphone (£200)

Two tickets to see Adele at the Roundhouse

Two tickets to see Friendly Fires at the Roundhouse

Bollywood Dance London course (£50): learn to dance like a silver screen legend

A course for two at the authentic Tsuru Sushi : learn the complicated art of making the perfect sushi

Dinner for two (£100) at the brand new sherry and tapas restaurant of Jose Pizarro – the critically-acclaimed chef who started London's love affair with Spanish food

Dinner for two at the fashionable and highly acclaimed 32 Great Queen Street Restaurant

Two free tickets to the Merchants of Bollywood song and dance Spectacular at Saddler’s Wells

Movies on DVD from the British Film Institute's collection: film buffs and culture vultures will adore this hand picked selection

An exquisite limited-edition bird map print by artist and illustrator Jenny Capon (£45; www.jennycapon.com)

I Wish gold dipped bracelet: protection from the Evil Eye (£50)

Designer dress by Saba Qureishi

Pair of two ornamental birds from Sara Beg

Selection of CDs from XL recordings: Instant cool from the home of Radiohead, the White Stripes and Adele

Asian Woman Magazine: One year's subscription

Wine Tasters Gift Set from Sipp London

Timeout Guides selection

Gorgeous Apothia candle and matching hand wash

A luxurious gift pack from the award-winning make up brand Bobbi Brown

Delicious Jo Malone candle: lime, basil and mandarin (£38)

Delicious products from Burt's Bees: Earth friendly natural skin care (£60)

 Max Benjamin candle and diffuser set 100% natural wax (worth £35)

Selection of Ren Toiletries: pure luxury

Oliver Bonas candle: elderflower and lime