Trials for Lahore Youth Festival(LYF)continued on Monday as well at Punjab Stadium

Lahore, Oct. 28: Trials for Lahore Youth Festival(LYF)continued on Monday as well at Punjab Stadium and Alhamra Cultural Complex, Ferozepur Road simultaneously.

Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat visited both the venues to review the trials and encouraged the participating students.

Rana Sinakdar Hayat witnessed the talent hunt activities including paintings, battle of bands besides sports *trials* for javelin throw, tug of war, long jump and pole jump.
He also appreciated the spirit and enthusiasm of students. He observed that such events would be arranged in future as well for boosting the capabilities of students.
During the Talent Hunt performances, he also gave a standing ovation to the young performers and inquired about the facilities being provided to them. He also directed the administration to ensure water and food to the participants. While visiting the talent hunt painting trials, he also showed interest in buying the paintings of some students. He promised the students that he will visit their college soon after the LYF to encourage them and will purchase paintings there.
Talking to the media men at the occasion, the Education Minister said that in order to create passion among the students it is important to encourage their talent. Activities like Youth Festivals are indispensable for bringing out the hidden talent among the youth. He announced that 1000 academies are being established in schools, in collaboration with Sports Department, where the youth of that respective areas will be able to flourish their talent in the evening hours.
Rana Sikandar Hayat also thanked the Chief Minister, Punjab, for organizing the Lahore Youth Festival and said that the Chief Minister is trying to promote healthy activities in Punjab province. Such events help ignite the creativity of the youth and build self-confidence among them.
It is worth mentioning that more than 250 students participated in the trials for various sports and other activities in the Lahore Youth Festival.