EventsConferences & celebrations

A language deserves a stage

Conferences, culture days and melas where Punjab speaks with one voice.

4th International Punjabi Conference 2026 logo Upcoming
27–29 November 2026

International Punjabi Conference 2026 — 4th Edition

PILAC, Qaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The fourth edition returns on 27–29 November 2026 — delegates from nine countries, ten panel discussions, youth competitions, and sixteen awards at the closing ceremony.

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3rd International Punjabi Conference 2025 logo Conference
5–7 December 2025

International Punjabi Conference 2025 — 3rd Edition

PILAC, Qaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Held 5–7 December 2025 — inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Punjab under the theme «آؤ پنجاب تے پنجابی دی گل کریے», closing with the Pride of Punjab awards. Covered by Radio Pakistan and the Associated Press of Pakistan.

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2nd International Punjabi Conference 2024 logo Conference
18–20 November 2024

International Punjabi Conference 2024 — 2nd Edition

PILAC, Qaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Held 18–20 November 2024 — over 100 personalities from eight countries, including a 37-member delegation from India, and nine research papers on Punjab and Punjabi literature.

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1st International Punjabi Conference 2023 logo Conference
20–22 December 2023

International Punjabi Conference 2023 — 1st Edition

PILAC, Qaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The first international conference — the start of a new tradition of global awareness for Punjabi language, art and culture.

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01Every year

Annual celebrations

i.

International Mother Language Day

Every 21 February — readings, children’s programmes and open gatherings honouring Punjabi as the mother tongue of millions.

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Punjabi Culture Day

Folk music, traditional dress, bhangra and the arts — celebrated openly so Punjab’s culture stays lived, not archived.

iii.

Visakhi Mela

Every spring — Punjab’s harvest festival, folk tradition, community celebration and gratitude for the land.

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