Programs
Pakistan, in the heart of Balboa Park.
Balboa Park is where San Diego meets the world. House of Pakistan brings Pakistani history, art, and music to the park's Hall of Nations, alongside the international cottages of the House of Pacific Relations.
PHOTO: exhibit at Hall of Nations with visitors
What visitors experience
- Heritage exhibits on Pakistan's history, regions, crafts, and dress
- Art & calligraphy: in November 2024 we celebrated the work of Sadequain, one of Pakistan's most celebrated painters and calligraphers
- Music: a live dholki presentation (October 2024)
- Urdu poetry: local poets reciting their own work
- Youth voices: students presenting on cross-cultural leadership
- Food and hospitality, because a Pakistani welcome always includes something to eat
VERIFY W-18: HPR membership vs. Hall of Nations guest exhibitor
Our 2024 season
| Date | Display |
|---|---|
| Sunday, September 22, 2024 | Our first Hall of Nations display: Pakistani heritage, culture, and history |
| Sunday, October 13, 2024 | Dholki presentation and a student leadership talk on cross-culture |
| Sunday, November 10, 2024 | Sadequain calligraphy exhibition and Urdu poetry readings |
| 2025–2026 | W-10: later displays |
Visit
Balboa Park, 668 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101. Upcoming display dates are on our Events page.
Bring Pakistan to Balboa Park: sponsor a heritage display for $1,000.
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