The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Bucharest hosted a special event on Friday, 11 September, in honour of the “Madrigal – Marin Constantin” National Chamber Choir, as an expression of gratitude and appreciation for the Romanian ensemble’s rendition of Pakistan’s national anthem.
The event was attended by Emil Pantelimon, Manager of the “Madrigal – Marin Constantin” National Chamber Choir; Anna Ungureanu, the ensemble’s Principal Conductor; and Simona Haideu, Director of the Choir Department, alongside the members of the Choir who contributed to the performance of Pakistan’s national anthem.
The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs was represented by Irina Bogdan of the Asia-Pacific and Latin America Directorate and Dana Niculescu of the Cultural Diplomacy, Education and Science Directorate.
The National Anthems of Romania and Pakistan, Performed by the Madrigal Choir
The event opened with the national anthems of Romania and Pakistan, performed by the Madrigal Choir.
The programme also featured a brief live performance by the ensemble, as well as selections of classical Pakistani Qawwali and traditional folk music.
As a token of appreciation for the Madrigal Choir’s performance, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Romania, Ilyas Nizami, presented a commemorative plaque to Emil Pantelimon and Anna Ungureanu.
Certificates of appreciation were also presented to the members of the Madrigal Choir who contributed to the performance of Pakistan’s national anthem.
H.E. Ilyas Nizami: Such Gestures Strengthen the Bonds of Friendship Between Pakistan and Romania
In his remarks at the event, H.E. Ambassador Ilyas Nizami thanked the Government of Romania and the Madrigal Choir for this unique initiative.
The Pakistani diplomat emphasised that the choral rendition of Pakistan’s national anthem represented an important milestone in the continuing cultural exchanges between Pakistan and Romania.
The Ambassador recalled that the performance had been warmly received by both the Pakistani authorities and the wider public and had been viewed by millions of people.
H.E. Ilyas Nizami further underlined that gestures of this kind contribute to strengthening the bonds of friendship between Pakistan and Romania.
The event concluded with a reception at which guests were served traditional Pakistani delicacies.
A Recent Milestone in Romanian-Pakistani Cultural Diplomacy
The Madrigal Choir’s rendition of Pakistan’s national anthem forms part of a broader series of cultural diplomacy initiatives aimed at bringing the two countries closer through projects of significant symbolic value.
By presenting one of Pakistan’s foremost national symbols through a choral interpretation by one of Romania’s most prestigious ensembles, the project acquired a distinctive diplomatic dimension extending beyond its purely artistic significance.
The event hosted by the Embassy of Pakistan in Bucharest therefore marked an official acknowledgement of the Madrigal Choir’s contribution to strengthening cultural relations and the bonds of friendship between Romania and Pakistan.
