7 Sep 2025

Khooghi

Come on a journey as Kauser weaves together her history with the life and songs of Pakistani folk legend.

Event Details
Date 7 Sep 2025
Times 2:30 & 6pm
Location The Beacon – Lister Park
Tickets £5 ↓
Ages All ages
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult

Meet Khooghi a 153 year old dove! Born in Azad Kashmir during the British Empire, now living her best life in Bradford.

Kauser’s two daughters are keener on Capital FM than their mum’s Punjabi music. Sharing her own story, together with the life and songs of Punjabi folk legend, Alam Lohar, Kauser brings them, and us, on a journey through the music she loves, and the culture she’s proud of.

Khooghi a story from the Saif ul Malook written by Mian Muhammad Bakhsh retold in English and Pahari, brought to life in a toy theatre with over 30 funny and fabulous puppet characters. Khooghi is a story of Hope & Faith in the face of adversity.

Visit The Beacon at Lister Park

The Beacon is a custom-made touring venue for Bradford 2025.

From 28 August – 28 September, The Beacon will be at Lister Park.

Plan your visit below, or get in touch with us on [email protected] for more information.

Lister Park
North Park Road,
Bradford,
BD9 4NS

Credits
Image © Phil Jackson

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