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Sindhi and KPK Culture
- 3. 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.
- 4. 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.
- 5. Sindhi Literature Sindhi 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.
- 6. 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
- 7. 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.
- 9. FAMOUS CITIES OF SINDH Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Mirpurkhas, Larkana, Nawabshah,
- 10. Mohen-Jo-Daro Rani Koat Koatdigi fort Faiz Mahal Masoom Shah Jo Minaro Makli Takri Sheesh Mahal
- 11. Ekta (Ajrak) day Mela Famous singers Abida Parveen Sanam Marvi Alan Faqeer Ustad Yusuf Ustad Manzoor Ali Khan
- 12. SINDHI MUSIC Music 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.
- 13. FAMOUS DISHES OF SINDH Sindhi biryani Pallo machi (fish) Palak (spinach) Palli
- 14. 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.
- 16. 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
- 17. 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.
- 18. Languages Regional 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.
- 19. KPK DRESS 1. 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.
- 21. Music Hindko 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.
- 22. • Yusufzai, • Bangash, • Bhittani, • Daavi, • Khattak, • Qazi khail, • Gandapur, • Gharghasht, • Marwat, • Afridi
- 23. 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
- 24. • Buzakashi Festival • Eid ul Azha • Eid ul Fiter 1.BUAZA-KASHI 2.KABADDI 3.POLO 4.NAIZA BAZI 5.HOURSE RIDDING 6.PERZOWAL 7.GULLI DA
- 25. 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.
- 26. Famous Poets Rehman Baba Ghani Khan Khushhal Khan Khatak Saeed Ahmad Akhtar Akbar Hoti Abasin yousafzai Ahmad shah durrani Pashtun men usually gather at special events and listen to Pashto poetry.
- 27. 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.