Momina Farooq khan

Momina Farooq khan

Momina Farooq Khan is a dedicated Classical dancer with 14 years of experience in Kathak, a traditional form of dance. She began her journey under the guidance of renowned dancer Nahid Siddiqui and later expanded her learning with Bina Jawad at Harsukh. Momina has done her Bachelor’s from BNU (Beaconhouse National University) in Cultural Studies (Honours) and then she went for her postgraduate studies to SOAS, University of London for a two-year Intensive programme in South Asian Studies. Through her work, Momina aims to create an immersive experience that highlights the rich cultural traditions of Pakistan. She believes in exploring these traditions not just to preserve them, but to inspire new ways forward.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Performance

Saturday 1st Feb

Chog Kusambey Di (Punjabi Play) Artivism Academy

Location: Hall 1

"Chog Kusambey Di" (Picking up Safflowers) is a powerful and evocative play by Punjabi poet Najm Hosain Syed. Inspired by Bulleh Shah’s kafi, the play unearths the harsh realities of women who labor tirelessly to pick kusamba (safflower) flowers- valuable for their red dye yet difficult to harvest due to thorny stems. These women, bound by poverty and systemicexploitation, endure oppression from feudal lords, traders, and accountants who profit from their toil while offering meager compensation.However, this tale of sorrow becomes a narrative of transformation. As the women confront the injustices imposed by figures like Malik Sahib, Mian Sahib, and the patwari, they awaken to their collective strength. Realizing that no external savior will rescue them, they rise together as the agents of their liberation. The play crescendos into a jubilant celebration of empowerment, rejecting submission, and reclaiming dignity in the face of oppressive forces.Through poetic storytelling and striking performances, "Chog Kusambey Di" transcends time, drawing parallels between the historical exploitation of flower pickers and the modern struggles of marginalized workers. It is a tribute to resilience, solidarity, and the unyielding spirit of women who dare to rewrite their destiny.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Performance

Sunday 2nd Feb

Bebaak Soar

Location: Hall 2 While Embodying action and resilience – the performance transforms individual experiences into a collective manifestation of care and understanding. A dance performance around women, their inherent power and the structures of the modern world. Through somatic exploration and participatory visual art practices, dancers reconnect with their own bodies, expressing their stories in visceral, transcendent forms. The performance culminates in the creation of a display of shared reflection and hope. It invites audiences to reimagine data not as cold abstractions, but as lived realities, and to envision a future where feminist perspectives guide the technologies shaping our world.