Islamabad is hit by a wave of culture and art like never before as very imaginatively named “The Cool Spot” replaces “The Hot Spot”.
Islamabad underwent an overnight Cultural Revolution and transformed itself into a hub of artistic activity like never witnessed before. Artists, Musicians, Media, and Poets throng to the latest craze to grip the capital city.
The Cool Spot announces itself to the world with this superb flyer that introduces It as “The newest old ‘locomotive’ in town” and the “Hottest ‘Cool’ Place. A special attraction is the “Rendevous: For two’s Threes & Groups — For like-minded/funky people!!! The major attraction seems to be that The Cool Spot offers something they call “Parlour-Home-Made Ice-Creams”, a new concept entirely. Either the Parlour doubles as a home or vice versa. Pakistani innovation at its most inspired. Among the selections on offer are “local & Exotic Flavours”, which seems almost like a misprint for Erotic considering the “Rendezvous for Two’s, Three’s & Groups of like-minded/funky people. All very intoxicating and intriguing. Sounds like the world’s first Adult Parlour-Home-Made Ice Cream “Cool Place”.
There are further alluring features to attract the cream de la creme of the Capital, with perhaps “Bon Fire Jiving” being the most exciting of all. Other thrilling features are listed below on their flyer, which we have held on to as evidence of the swinging cultural nerve centre of the Nation. The Cool Spot was at the turn of the century. Way, way ahead of its time.
It is believed they relocated, opening up shops in New York, London, Paris and Munich and other locations worldwide. It is also rumoured that Donald Trump and his ex-wife would frequently be spotted at Bon Fire Jiving Nights and some claim (unverified) that Imran Khan and his then-wife Jemima also indulge in a little Bon Fire Jiving when he tired of his usual Stringfellows also a Cool Place. However, he would never indulge in any exotic flavours, the Cornered Tiger! These days Rihanna and Barbie are often spotted Jiving with like-minded people at their local Cool Spot.
Islamabad’s heart still beats at The Cool Spot, and those Rendevous at Bon Fire Jiving for like-minded /Funky People had the city and its swingers swinging like never before!
