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Introduction of BAHAWALPUR Museum
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Bahawalpur Museum was established in
the year 1976. That is an autonomous body functioning
under the administrative / financial control of the
Board of Governors headed by District Coordination Officer,
Bahawalpur. The Director is the principal of the institution
who is responsible for its smooth functioning and effective
management. |
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1)
Functions
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» Research
& Education
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Display of Antiquities / Exhibits
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Explore the Cultural Heritage
» To carry
out the Seminars / Symposiums and Exhibitions
» To Inspect
the Antiquities and other Exhibits related to the Cultural
Heritage |
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Objectives of BAHAWALPUR Museum » |
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To Preserve the Rapidly Disappearing Socio-Cultural
Heritage of the Cholistan and Southern Punjab
» Awareness
about the Preservation of Heritage
» To Promote
and Preserve the Local Crafts
» To help
out the Local Artisans
» Talent
Hunting
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3)
Galleries in BAHAWALPUR Museum » |
i) Pakistan
Movement Gallery
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In this gallery a vast collection of photographs
has been displayed representing different historical
stages and developments of the Pakistan Movement.This
also includes Snapshots of Leaders of the Pakistan Movement
and those who directly or indirectly participated in
the struggle for Pakistan.
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ii) Archeological
Gallery »
This
gallery represents Pre and Proto history of Pakistan,
Gandhi Art and Hindu objects of Art.
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iii) Islamic
Gallery
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This gallery contains rare and
valuable exhibits pertaining to the glorious past of
the Islamic History.These exhibits include arms, specimens
of textiles, lacquer work, miniature paintings, metal
work etc. |
iv) Regional
Cultural Gallery
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This gallery houses specimens
of ethnological material representing the true culture
of this area such as specimens of Jewellery, traditional
fabrics and dresses, ceremonial dresses, household objects
and clay pottery and other objects of daily use from
Cholistan and three districts of defunct Bahawalpur
division.
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v) Coin
Gallery
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A separate gallery recently
has been established for the exhibition of historical
coins. More than 300 historical coins are set at display
in this gallery for interest and information of the
general public.
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vi) Quran
Gallery
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In this gallery a considerable number of handwritten
specimens of Holy Book.These are differently written
in different handwriting styles.Manuscripts are also
included in the collection.
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vii) Bahawalpur
Gallery
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In this gallery there have been displayed a small number
of photos and articles relating to the Bahawalpur state.The
State of Bahawalpur was the second largest state of
sub-continent and the pictorial history and cultural
objects of the Royalty are to be purchased,acquired
and preserved in this gallery |
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Cholistan Gallery
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For the time being in this gallery pictures and models
and hand made paintings of the school children have
been set at display,which depict the true colorful life
of cholistan.After receipt of grant from the government
this gallery will be equipped with the objects reflecting
the true culture and lifestyle of nomadic people of
Cholistan.
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Progress during the Recent Period
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| MAY
2002 – MAY 2003
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Galleries have been set up in the Museum namely Coins
Gallery, Cholistan Gallery, Bahawalpur Gallery, Children
Cholistan Section and Art Gallery
» Holding
of Exhibitions, Seminars and other Activities:
» Three
days Exhibition of 300 years old historical photographs
of Royalty of Bahawalpur State was held watched by
10000 visitors.
» One
Contest of hand made paintings, pictures and models
on the socio-cultural life of Cholistan among the
children. Five hundred children's have been participated
from various schools.
» A
Seminar on the Archeological Heritage of Bahawalpur
was held during the year 2002-2003
» Two
press shows have been convened.
» Two
press Conferences have also been held and besides
these Supplements and Articles have been published
in the local dailies and national newspapers on regular
basis.
» Number
of visitors has been increased by six times (3000/
year to 28000/year).
» International
Museum day was observed on 18th May 2003. |
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4) Problems
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» Shortage
of staff.
» Main building of Museum
is need to be repaired.
» There are huge lawns
around the museum but due to non availability
of funds their maintenance is not possible and amount
of Rs. 400,000 is required.
» To purchase the antiquities
and other exhibits for the museum we need Rs.5.00 millions
for (National , BAHAWALPUR , Cholistan) Galleries.
» Purchase of books and
magazines and publications an amount of Rs. 1.00 million
will be required. |
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