KARACHI: In spite of all the controversies around Valentine’s Day celebrations, Karachi can celebrate the day with bookshops displaying salutation cards and teddy bears carrying red hearts close to their entrances, outfitters dressing up the mannequins in their windows in red dresses, and hotels and cafes organising parties and bashes.
Even the balloon men at Clifton area unit happy for the occasion as they create additional sales. “Rs60 a balloon, madam,” says the child with bunches of red and silver simple balloons whereas talking to Dawn on Sabbatum evening. once reminded that the balloons were Rs50 every solely last week, he smiles loosely, “but it’s Valentine’s Day, tomorrow.”
While the authorities have closed down the Seaview beach to “protect lives” on the occasion by inserting a ban on swimming within the ocean on Sunday, the enthusiasts perpetually notice several different places to celebrate the day of affection. There area unit huge parties and balls planned everywhere city, ranging from the evening of the thirteenth itself.
“We thought tomorrow would be too agitated thus we tend to planned a celebration for February thirteen,” says a gentleman introducing himself as Ashu of Event Agency, the organisers of a celebration with white and red or black and red codification and theme at Cyprus Lounge at Khayaban-i-Shahbaz in DHA.
“Guests could begin inward at 6pm and therefore the party can continue till time of day,” he says, whereas noting that solely couples or teams of 4 area unit welcome. “We area unit charging Rs2,000 per couple and Rs4,500 per cluster. Men and boys WHO area unit alone aren't allowed. albeit a bunch has one woman, we’ll permit them to come back in, otherwise, it is a no,” Ashu adds.
The organisers have organized a barbecue for the party and since it's a restaurant, anyway, one may order something from the regular menu. and there's a dj (DJ), floor and water pipe, too.
On the large day, Feb 14, the Grand Ball space at Movenpick edifice, too, can have a beautiful buffet in conjunction with the DJ and floor however just for couples beginning 8pm forward. “You could wear something you prefer, as there's no specific codification for our Valentine’s Ball that may continue until 12midnight,” says Areeba Najam, one in every of the tykes concerned within the coming up with of the complete party. She says charges area unit Rs7,500 for some.
When asked what would happen if the guests would love to remain for extended than once time of day, the woman laughs and explains, “As long as nobody turns into a pumpkin or lizard, it'll be fine.”
When there's verbalise sensible food and celebrations, however anyone will ignore Port Grand? there'll be a visible radiation buffet, exciting boat and romantic buggy rides and a musical concert too, all for Rs5,000, except for couples solely. Others will follow their lonely hearts elsewhere.
If you're one lady, a minimum of you're welcome at the DownTown restaurant (sorry boys) in conjunction with couples for the Grand Lovers Party. thus if you're one lady, you're to pay Rs1,000 and if you're some then bring Rs2,000 with you. a politician lensman gift on the occasion can click your image (after having your permission, of course). The DJ at the party will be a woman. It’s 2016, why can you wish to wear a bouquet, after you have glow bands? fancy the floor beneath crystal rectifier lights.
Syed Aziz Saleem, one in every of the organisers of the Grand Lovers Party, says they need created special arrangements relating to security. “We have concerned the police in our security plans, and we’ll have personal security guards in addition as four bouncers within. Single boys and men aren't allowed since they're illustrious to become rowdy and that we don’t wish to cause any inconvenience or disturbance for our different guests,” he explains.
He says they're going to not permit anyone to bring any contraband substance like weapons, medicine or alcohol with them and zilch of the type are provided at the restaurant in addition. “It’s reaching to be a clean, fun party which will continue until 1am,” he adds.
Other places to air Valentine’s Day may be searched victimization key words like ‘Karachi’, ‘party’ and ‘Valentine’s Day’ on Facebook or Twitter. and people WHO aren't fascinated by partying or uptake could head for the films. look into the newspapers for those Valentine’s Day special shows of the simplest recently-released romantic flicks!
Published in Dawn, Feb fourteenth, 2016
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