About The Event
Riphah Cultural Day 2025 is a celebration of the rich diversity, traditions, and heritage of Pakistan. This vibrant event provides students, faculty, and staff a platform to represent and experience the cultural beauty of all four provinces — Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan — along with Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir.
Cultural Day encourages unity, inclusion, and national pride through colors, music, cuisine, and customs, reflecting the university’s commitment to values-based education with cultural awareness.
Cultural Stalls & Exhibits
- Traditional food stalls representing each province
- Handmade crafts, traditional attire, and regional decorations
- Photo booths with cultural themes
Stage Performances
- Folk dances (Bhangra, Attan, Jhumar, Ho Jamalo)
- Regional songs and musical performances
- Drama skits highlighting heritage and values
Competitions
- Best Dressed (Traditional Attire)
- Regional Cuisine Cook-Off
- Cultural Quiz Competition
- Art & Poster Making (Theme: Unity in Diversity)
Dress Code:
Students are encouraged to wear traditional or regional attire representing their heritage.
Who Can Attend:
All students, faculty, and administrative staff are welcome. Families of staff and students may also attend.
Registration:
Participants and performers must register via the Student Affairs Office by October 5, 2024. Entry for attendees is free.
Date & Time:
Cost:
Free
Organizer
Office of Student Affairs, RIUF
Special Guests

Dr. Huma Qureshi
Professor of Sociology

Mr. Ahmad Nawaz
Cultural Ambassador

Ms. Rabia Saeed
Award-Winning Kathak Dancer

Engr. Shahbaz Ali Khan
Director of Student Affairs