sindhi and kpk culture
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Sindhi and KPK Culture
M UHAMMAD ZEESHAN MAZHAR BUT
TMUHAMMAD EHSAN YOUNAS (EMEY
GUJJAR)
Sindhi language is ancient and rich in literature. A Culture, in a sense is an spirit within the boundaries of which individuals live by. Sindh is a province of Pakistan and a historic region of the Pak-Hind subcontinent.
Its name is derived from its life stream, the river Indus, known to the people by the name of "Sindhu“.
Sindh historically known as “Ba’ab ul Islam” and is also called “Mehran”.
Around 3000 B.C, Dravidian cultures developed and give rise to the Indus Valley Civilization.
INTRODUCTION
Sindh is famous because of the hospitality of people.
In Sindh women wear chaddars (when going out of home) , having hand knitted work.
Sindhi’s used to have quilts in their homes.
Fish , rice and mangoes are special eating items of Sindh.
In marriage ceremonies the music dance are special items.
Sindhi’s used to have otaqs. Sindhi’s are sophisticated in their outlook.
CHARACTERISTICS OF SINDHI CULTURE
Sindhi LiteratureSindhi language evolved over a period of 2400 years,
with many waves of invasions by Greeks, Arabs, Arghuns, Tarkhans, Seythians, Turks, Mughals and so on
Sindhi literature is very rich, and is one of the world's oldest literatures. Sindhi is a very rich language with a vast vocabulary; this has made it a favorite of many writers and so a lot of literature and poetry has been written in Sindhi.
Sindhi culture belongs to that unique group of people with the sense of common history and common traditions, as well as multiplication of common interests. Sindhi culture is a fusion of multiple culture patterns.
The roots of Sindhi culture and civilization go back to the distant past. Archaeological researches during 19th and 20th centuries showed the roots of social life, religion and culture of the people of the Sindh: their agricultural practices, traditional arts and crafts, customs and tradition and other parts of social life, going back to a ripe and mature Indus Valley Civilization of the third millennium BC. Recent researches have traced the Indus valley
civilization to even earlier ancestry
Sindhi Culture
SINDHI DRESS Sindhi women wear the shalwarkameez or the sari and
the men wear the shalwarkameez or the Kurta with pyjamma. However, before the adoption of the shalwarkameez the sari and the kurta Sindh is had their own traditional costumes.
The Sindhi shalwar, also called kancha can be described as wide pantaloons which do not begin to gather at the knees as does the modern Sindhi suthan, and are wideat the ankles.
The traditional Sindhi shalwar ris similar to the Gujarati kafni.
SINDHI CLOTHES
FAMOUS CITIES OF SINDH
Karachi,Hyderabad, Sukkur,Mirpurkhas,Larkana, Nawabshah,
Mohen-Jo-DaroRani KoatKoatdigi fortFaiz MahalMasoom Shah Jo MinaroMakli TakriSheesh Mahal
FAMOUS PLACES OF SINDH
Ekta (Ajrak) dayMela
Famous singersAbida ParveenSanam MarviAlan FaqeerUstad Yusuf Ustad Manzoor Ali Khan
FAMOUS FESTIVALS
SINDHI MUSICMusic from Sindhi province is sung in Sindhi, and is generally performed in either
the "Baits" or "Waee" styles. The Baits style is vocal music in Sanhoon (low voice) or Graham (high voice). Waee instrumental music is performed in a variety of ways using a string instrument. Waee, also known as Kafi, is found in the surrounding areas of Balochistan, Punjab, and Kutch.
FAMOUS DISHES OF SINDHSindhi biryaniPallo machi (fish)Palak (spinach)Palli
FAMOUS SINDHI SUFI POETS
Sindhi poetry is also prominent in Sindhi culture. Poetry of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai &. Sachal Sarmast is very famous amongst all of Pakistanis. Regional poets are Shaikh Ayaz, Ustaad Bhukhari,Ahmed Khan MAdhoosh, Adal Soomro, Ayaz Gull, Abdul Ghaffar Tabasum, Rukhsana Preet & Waseem samro,
Many sindhi poets are doing their poetry work Continuously.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture
INTRODUCTION Formerly known as the North-West Frontier
Province (NWFP) Located in the north-west of the country. Khyber Pass links the province to
Afghanistan. The Kohala Bridge in Bakote Abbottabad is a
major crossing point over the Jhelum River in the east.
The main ethnic group in the province is Pashtuns; other smaller ethnic groups include most notably the Hazarewals and Chitralis. Language
Climate The climate of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
varies immensely for a region of its size, encompassing most of the many climate types found in Pakistan.
Rainfall also varies widely. Although large parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are typically dry, the province also contains the wettest parts of Pakistan in its eastern fringe.
LanguagesRegional languages:
Pashto, Hindko, Kalami, Torwali, Saraiki, Gujari, Kalkoti, mondr, Palula, Dameli, Gawar-Bati, Yidgha, Burushaski, Wakhi
• Pashto is spoken as a first language by 15.5% (28-30 millions) of Pakistanis, mostly in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and in Balochistan as well.
• The Pashto has rich written literary traditions as well as an oral tradition.
KPK DRESS1. Their dress code is shalwar kamez ,which differently
made for men and women.2. Males usually wear Kufi , Kandahari cap ,Turban or
Pakul as traditional headgear.3. Leaders some time wear a karakul hat.4.Pathans usually wear Shalwar qameez with turban. This
turban is a symbol of honour for them.
MusicHindko and Pashto folk music are popular in
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and has a rich tradition going back hundreds of years.
The main instruments are the Rubab, mangey and harmonium.
• Yusufzai, • Bangash, • Bhittani, • Daavi, • Khattak, • Qazi khail,• Gandapur,• Gharghasht,• Marwat, • Afridi
Famous Tribes
FOOD AND DISHES Most popular and famous food of them is
Chapali Kabab-a flat beef kabab. Faluda mainly a sweet dish is also found here Peshawar is known for its Kawa(GREEN TEA)
which has a unique flavour
• Buzakashi Festival• Eid ul Azha• Eid ul Fiter
1.BUAZA-KASHI2.KABADDI
3.POLO 4.NAIZA BAZI 5.HOURSE
RIDDING 6.PERZOWAL 7.GULLI DA
Festivals Games
Kabaddi Polo Naiza bazi Horse ridding Perzawal (proud of their strength of arms,
Pukhtoons are fond of field sports. In the early stage of his life, a child measures his strength with his compatriots in wrestling bouts called Perzowal)
Cricket is also played a lot in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It has created world-class sportsmen like Shahid Khan Afridi Younus Khan, and many more.
SPORTS
Famous Poets Rehman BabaGhani KhanKhushhal Khan KhatakSaeed Ahmad AkhtarAkbar HotiAbasin yousafzai Ahmad shah durrani Pashtun men usually gather at special
events and listen to Pashto poetry.
Conclusion
Other than the diversity of cultures, KPK people are very hospitable and loving .
They appreciate the arrival of guests at their place and tend to be very mehmaan nawaz.