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Pakistan: A Dancer’s Perspective on Pakistan

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008 @ 15:46 UTC

by Rezwan

Countries:: Pakistan
Topics:: Arts & Culture, Gender, Human Rights
Languages:: English

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CHUP! - Changing Up Pakistan posts an interview of Sheema Kermani, a classical dancer, teacher, drama artist and women’s rights activist. Sheema describes how art and music have traditionally been viewed in Pakistan and what obstacles women face in Pakistan.

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