# Lok Virsa

- **Website:** <https://lokvirsa.org.pk>
- **Primary alias:** `lokvirsa.org.pk`
- **Founded:** 1974
- **Employees:** 201+
- **Location:** Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
- **Company kind:** GOVERNMENT AGENCY

## Description

Lok Virsa, also known as the National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (NIFTH), is a cultural heritage institution based in Islamabad, Pakistan. Its mandate is to document, preserve, promote, and share the country’s diverse traditions, while highlighting the role of culture in education, community development, and social inclusion. The institute operates the Heritage Museum, Pakistan Monument Museum, and a Heritage Library that supports scholars, students, and the public interested in folklore and cultural heritage. Its Media Centre publishes and shares traditional music and cultural material, while its Research and Publications department documents heritage across regional and local communities. Lok Virsa also organizes exhibitions, festivals, and other cultural activities, and supports craft and artisan bazaars with a food court. Its work includes heritage research, collection, documentation, and preservation, as well as training and technical assistance for educational institutions and community organizations. Visitors can explore museum exhibits, attend events, and inquire about venue bookings. Through these services, Lok Virsa seeks to strengthen cultural identity and celebrate Pakistan’s living heritage.

## Industries

- 🧪 Libraries and Museums _(under Science and Education)_
- 🧪 Science and Education

## Links

- [facebook](https://facebook.com/LokVirsaOfficial1)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/lokvirsaofficial)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idxnJD0kpd/w/492/h/817/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1792372734270)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idxnJD0kpd/w/410/h/410/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1792372734376)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Congress Blue | #004696 | accent |
| Tundora | #4b4b4b | dark |
| Silver | #c7c7c7 | light |

## Fonts

- Montserrat — asset _(google)_
- Open Sans — asset _(google)_

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