A 41-member delegation of artistes, singers and musicians from Pakistan, on Friday arrived here to participate in a joint cultural festival 'Saanjh'.
The main objective of the festival is to foster strong bond of friendship between the two nuclear armed neighbours through shared cultural folklore, music and poetry.
The colourful rainbow of artists came together under the umbrella of Amritsar-Lahore peace festival, which is being celebrated since twelve years, spreading the message of peace and harmony.
"This festival was started twelve years back and every year this festival is organised, the main objective of the festival to celebrate the cultural similarities like folk lore, poetry and Sufism. We want our culture to be alive," said head of Pakistani delegation Usman Peer Zada.
India and Pakistan have many similarities in terms of sharing common folklore, culture and language.
In spite of the many contentious issues, India and Pakistan have made major strides in reducing the "trust deficit over the past few years.
Leading Sufi Musician of Pakistan, Saeen Zahur Ahmad said that people across borders should bond with each other, spreading the message of love and brotherhood.
"I wish that everyone across borders cooperate with each other and unite spreading the message of love and brotherhood," said Ahmad.
Both countries have also introduced a project named Aman Ki Asha', a peace initiative between India and Pakistan.
The festival is being organised by Punarjyot in collaboration with its Lahore-based counterpart Rafi Peer Theater Workshop (RPTW).
