Day 4: The Prophets Birthday
We’re attempting to relax today. After breakfast Ahmad calls – he’s organized a meeting for us with Salima Hashmi the Dean of the Beacon House University.
She lives in a leafy suburb of Lahore.
We chat with her in the art gallery that is attached to her house. We learn loads about the university and schools system.
The reason so many businesses people understand and care so much about Pakistans education system is that they fund much of the private schools system. The government schools just aren’t working – apparently many teachers just don’t turn up and foundations and charities are taking over the worst affected schools.
The government health and housing sectors are suffering similar problems.
Time to really see what the Old City has to offer at the processions of Mohammad’s Birthday celebrations.
February 28, 2010 at 10:56 pm
Fascinating journey gents and stunning images
March 1, 2010 at 10:58 pm
I really do like the photos… And i feel guilty to say that i like the colors and the lights…
It’s realy weird how people like art when it’s about suffering!!!!!
… Love u Offscreen
March 2, 2010 at 8:39 pm
interesting comment from an offscreen alumni. ill never forget the speach you made at st ethelbergers. go well mohammad and stay connected. salams habibi, s