Pakistan Pavillion draws large crowds

The Government and people of Pakistan established the Pakistan Pavillion at the Sri Dalada International Museum of World Buddhism Kandy in response to the proposed plans for the establishment of an International Buddhist Museum. The Pakistan Pavilion was opened by President Mahinda Rajapaksa in May. This pavillion offers an opportunity for visitors to access information about Buddhist sacred places in Pakistan.

Despite being a predominantly Muslim country, the people and the Government of Pakistan have preserved heritage sites and places of worship belonging to other religious communities. Buddhism left a monumental and rich legacy of art and architecture in Pakistan.

Despite the vagaries of centuries, the Gandhara region preserved a lot of the heritage in craft and art. Much of this legacy is visible even today in Pakistan.