• The festival, which is designed to showcase the region’s full cultural, historical entertainment activities, will continue till April 20

Peshawar: The Grand Cultural, Sporting and Recreation Festival of “Deerjat” will be officially launched on Saturday (5 April 2025) at the Rata Kulchi Stadium in Dera Ismail Khan.

This dynamic dergeted festival, designed to display the region’s full cultural, historical, tourist, sports and entertainment activities, will continue till April 20, 2025. It has promised to attract the attention and interest of the people by collecting a vast row of events in the same, exciting celebration. All necessary arrangements have been finalized to ensure its success.

In the opening ceremony, the parade will also be presented as well as the exhibition of valuable cattle from Dera Ismail Khan and surrounding areas and will include about 2, 2500 horses at the fair.

In addition, the famous wrestler, kabaddi players, off -road jeep challenge riders, and other notable athletes from across the country will participate in the program.

In addition to these display, the opening ceremony will also feature traditional dance, fireworks, march past, a cattle show, a cavnacade parade, PT shows, stone lifting, tractor power shows, weightlifting demonstrations and many other activities.

Similarly, as a symbol of peace, pigeons will be released in the sky.

It is expected that this year’s derge will attract a large number of visitors to last year’s attendance. The festival is ready to have even more effectively, with the participation of people and fans from all over the country.

Derajat is not just a celebration of the cultural heritage and local traditions of the region, but also an important step to show them globally. Its purpose is to provide both entertainment opportunities and promote the local economy, while promoting tourism and giving a clear message of peace and harmony to the people of Dera Ismail Khan.

The initial phase of the festival, Mina Bazaar, has begun with active activities since the Chand Rat, including cultural stalls, traditional food and artistic performances. The official event will launch a “festival”, which will feature wrestling in traditional sports such as tents, horse shows, livestock parade, PT shows, kabaddi matches, Doda, and other exciting events.

In addition to the festival, other attractions such as off -road jeep shows, PET shows, national sports, poetry sessions, art exhibitions, a tree planting campaign, visiting historical sites, and many other charming events will further enhance the festival.

The purpose of this grand event of the Derajat Festival is to promote Dera Ismail Khan as a center of cultural virtues, unity, and tourism, highlighting the region’s commitment to peace and development.