Fanous of Jubilee Games 2016 warmly received in Hunza Valley
Ikram Najmi
Hunza: A reception was organized in honour of the Jubilee Games 2016 participants in Karimabad, Hunza, today. The Jubilee Games 2016 will be held in Dubai, where Ismaili youth from across the world will converge to celebrate the spirit of humanity, unity, love, compassion and positive competition.
Speaking at the occasion, AKYSB’s Chairman Shamez Mukhi said that the Fanous (lamp) of the Jubilee Games has been brought to the Hunza Valley after traveling through 28 countries. From Hunza and other parts of GB, the Fanous will be taken to Dubai after passing through different regions of Pakistan, he added.
A large number of young athletes from Gilgit-Baltistan have been selected to represent Pakistan in the 2016 Jubilee Games to be held in Dubai in the month of July.
Colorful events were organized to celebrate the arrival of the lamp in Hunza Valley. The selected players marched in front of a large number of people who had gathered to witness the occasion.
