I remember some intelligent lady called Susan, said, "Independence is Happiness." I like that; possibly one of the best ways to describe freedom for me, because I was born with a crazy-fierce need for independence.
Despite my lifelong struggle to come to terms with many things 'Pakistani", I am and will always remain a patriot. Having recently relocated to a foreign land, I celebrated 14th August remotely. And though I missed the silly boys, with their sans-silencer motorbikes creating noise and havoc all around Seaview in Karachi, pictures and videos of the festivities in the city and at Dolmen Mall made my heart happily go green.
As the city morphed itself to represent the colours of Pakistan, Dolmen Mall created a whole new flavour of patriotism with fun and festivities.
Dolmen, Pakistan's first international standard mall, has always pioneered every major national celebration, and offered something for everyone from any walk of life. This time their theme 'Dolmen Loves Pakistan' spun the concept of #HamariPehchan, letting people get into the spirit of Independence Day and celebrating their Pakistani-ness. Across three malls, Clifton, Tariq Road, and Hyderi, the Dolmen team rocked it like a true Green Team!
Ludo cushions, a chai dhabba, funky coloured peshawari chappals, flags, badges, and more... A weekend packed with patriotic glamour and glory... and everything green and white.
May peace prevail, long live Pakistan.
Amen.
Despite my lifelong struggle to come to terms with many things 'Pakistani", I am and will always remain a patriot. Having recently relocated to a foreign land, I celebrated 14th August remotely. And though I missed the silly boys, with their sans-silencer motorbikes creating noise and havoc all around Seaview in Karachi, pictures and videos of the festivities in the city and at Dolmen Mall made my heart happily go green.
As the city morphed itself to represent the colours of Pakistan, Dolmen Mall created a whole new flavour of patriotism with fun and festivities.
Ludo cushions, a chai dhabba, funky coloured peshawari chappals, flags, badges, and more... A weekend packed with patriotic glamour and glory... and everything green and white.
Living in a time where there is so much uncertainty and negativity surrounding our identity as a nation, we wanted to celebrate the achievements and entertainment aspects of Pakistan which we are known for. These things are relatable to the older as well as the younger generation of this country and they need to be celebrated. This is what makes us proud as Pakistanis.
- Anum Nadeem, Marketing Head, Dolmen GroupI loved seeing it all over social media, I loved the sense of "togetherness" in the photos people were sharing. And above all else, I loved the sense of freedom to celebrate.
May peace prevail, long live Pakistan.
Amen.
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