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The event features notable cultural and artistic personalities:

1. Nighat Chaudhry: A distinguished Folk and Classical Dance performer, PhD in Dance, known for her mastery in classical and folk dance. She has worked with legendary artists worldwide and earned numerous awards for reviving and promoting traditional art forms.
2. Faisal Malik: Founder of Thespianz Foundation, an arts manager and creator, who has directed numerous theatre plays and dance performances. He has worked with prestigious institutions like the John F. Kennedy Centre and European Dance Company Shasha Waltz. Faisal also leads social awareness campaigns and is an expert in Social Theatre for community mobilization.
3. Lucia Thomas: A multi-instrumentalist and music educator, known for her global music expertise, including performances across Europe, India, and the U.S. A two-time Fulbright awardee, she studies and promotes folk music, particularly from West Bengal, India. Lucia is also the co-founder of the Chicago Folklore Ensemble and a Hindustani violinist.
4. Yousuf Kerai: A tabla maestro with 25 years of experience, Yousuf founded the Tarz Group, promoting South Asian musical heritage through live performances and albums. He also holds advanced degrees in Mathematics and Music, having taught at Habib University, where he established the Center for South Asian Music.