Pakistan, April 17 -- The 11th Lyallpur Punjabi Sulaikh Mela, held online on April 5 and 6, 2026, set a new benchmark for digital cultural engagement for festivals, with Thaap playing a central role in organising and hosting the festival amid austerity measures and the prevailing energy crisis.

Despite the absence of a physical audience, the festival witnessed an unprecedented response, with more than 20,000 participants connecting digitally, far exceeding the usual attendance of around 2,000 people.

The mela was jointly organized by Lyallpur Punjabi Sulaikh Mela, Lyallpur Young Historians Club (LYHC), and Thaap. To ensure smooth execution, a special studio facility was established at the Thaap Lahore office, enabling scholars, speakers...