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Malaysian High Commissioner inaugurates tourism festival in Islamabad

Malaysian High Commissioner Dato' Mohammad Azhar Mazlan opened the Visit Malaysia 2026 Tourism and Gastronomy Festival in Islamabad on September 17 to mark Malaysia's 69th National Day.

Malaysian High Commissioner Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan addresses the opening ceremony of the “Visit Malaysia 2026: Tourism and Gastronomy Festival,” organized in collaboration with Serena Hotels to mark Malaysia’s 69th National Day.
File photo Malaysian High Commissioner Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan addresses the opening ceremony of the “Visit Malaysia 2026: Tourism and Gastronomy Festival,” organized in collaboration with Serena Hotels to mark Malaysia’s 69th National Day. Photo: Associated Press of Pakistan

Ceremony highlights and opening

The event took place at a venue organized in collaboration with Serena Hotels. Dato' Mohammad Azhar Mazlan cut the ribbon to officially start the festival proceedings. He then visited various food stalls set up for the occasion.

Cultural performances featured

Malaysian artists dressed in traditional attire performed a folk dance during the opening ceremony. The entertainment showcased cultural elements relevant to the national celebration. These acts formed part of the broader festival program announced for 2026.

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