Experience the 'Tolerant Face of Pakistan' Through the Korean Documentary on Gandhara Civilization
PhotA two-member Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) staff filmed varied Buddhist websites of Gandhara civilization, which they may air on South Korean official tv .
Lee Heon and Miss Hong, Eun Hee, producers of the KBS, are visiting the traditional websites on the invitation of Dr Esther Park, General Secretary, Gandhara Art and Culture Association (GACA).
Before coming to Taxila the KBS staff additionally visited Lahore, Peshawar, Swabi, Swat and Gilgit and filmed varied Buddhist websites.
“I have visited Sri Lanka, Thailand, China and Armenia to record various cultural sites but the potential and cultural diversity Pakistan harbours is unique and significant,” stated Miss Hong whereas speaking to Dawn.
“What has really captured me about Pakistan is the kindness of the people here; really they are generous and hospitable,” she added.
Replying to a question, she stated it was her first go to to Pakistan and like different overseas media individuals she had some false impression about Pakistan however after visiting varied cities, she discovered it an enlightened and numerous nation. “Through her documentary she will now show peaceful, tolerant and hospitable face of Pakistan to the world especially to Buddhists across the globe,” she added.
Monk Maranantha, credited for spreading Buddhist teachings throughout the Korean peninsula within the late 4th century AD, was initially from Chota Lahore in district Swabi, due to this fact Buddhist followers of Korea have deep-rooted non secular and spiritual attachment with Pakistan and this documentary would additional strengthen relations between the 2 nations.
Producer Lee Heon whereas speaking to this reporter stated that it was his 13th go to to Pakistan and each time he found a ‘new Pakistan’.
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He stated earlier his documentary about varied cities of Pakistan particularly northern areas with the title “Beautiful Pakistan” was broadly acclaimed by viewers in Korea.
Mr Lee, whereas answering a query, stated that Monk Maranantha, credited for spreading Buddhist teachings throughout the Korean peninsula within the late 4th century AD, was initially from Chota Lahore in district Swabi, due to this fact Buddhist followers of Korea have deep-rooted non secular and spiritual attachment with Pakistan and the documentary would additional strengthen relations between the 2 nations.
Talking to this reporter Dr Esther Park stated that Gandhara Art and Culture Association would organise an exhibition of Gandhara artifacts and sculptures in Korea in June.
She claimed that a lot of the Pakistanis won't concentrate on the truth that South Koreans hint the roots of their Buddhist heritage to facilities of Gandhara civilization positioned in Pakistan.
She stated that via the exhibition the wealthy Buddhist archaeological treasure of Pakistan can be displayed in Korea.
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