Dear Lahore foodies,

Calling Gadrung an eatery would be like referring to Monalisa merely as a painting and the Sistine Chapel ceiling as a fresco to decorate the building. In the first instance, Da Vinci's portrait is not just a representation of a woman but an example of the humanistic ideals of the European Renaissance. It has captivated its audience over the centuries with enduring mystique, technical brilliance and cultural impact. The second artwork, I shall say, illustrates much of the doctrine of the Catholic Church. Several 15th-century artists had already contributed to rationalising this vision in the Vatican City.

Yet, the Chapel's ceiling, painted by Michelangelo based on stories from The Book of Genesis, with 'The Creation of Adam' at its centre, proved to be a thing of beauty and passion. When the chapel opened to the public, people from everywhere rushed to see it and the sight alone was sufficient to leave them amazed and speechless. The scene can be considered the closest visual representation of 'Kun Fayakoon',........

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