ISLAMABAD: European Union Ambassador to Pakistan Riina Kionka paid tribute to the nation by performing a rendition of the national anthem, as Pakistan’s 76th Independence Day nears.
In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the EU delegation to Pakistan posted a video of the rendition, captioning it as “a celebration of the rich cultural diversity of Pakistan.”
On Pakistan’s 76th Independence Day, the EU Ambassador @RKionka joins ???????? friends to pay a special tribute to Pakistan. This rendition is a celebration of the rich cultural diversity of Pakistan and the power of #UnityinDiversity.
Happy Independence Day, Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/00YzSu743d— EUPakistan (@EUPakistan) August 11, 2023
The ambassador can be seen playing the trumpet, in a performance showcasing musicians from all over the country and representing all provinces.
The other performers included Amna Nizami from Islamabad playing the electric guitar, Sameer Ahmed from Sindh on the bass, and Salman Adil from Punjab playing the flute.
Sulaeyman Khan from Balochistan played the nylon guitar, Sarmad Ghafoor from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa the electronic keyboard and soundboard, and Doulat Wali Baig from Gilgit-Baltistan added a touch of traditionalism with the sitar.
