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People
of Pakistan
People in Pakistan are very very much linked together by family
bonds or by the place where they live or just friendship. Specially
in Lahore. They live in Large Families and are very proud of
their family background like the British. Such a bond only exists
between our people who keep others interests above their personal
interests.
The western concept of clubs is so well implemented in the local
cultures of the Pakistani People that they are asked to come
to a community center Five times a day and that is what is called
the Mosque. Where we go to say our prayer five times a day and
meet those people who live in the same community and socialize. Then
every one also gathers at community centers and socialize and
further listen to the state sermon.
Explore Pakistani culture
“Culture” can be defined in many different ways.
Culture may be defined as behavior peculiar to human beings,
together with material objects used. Culture consists of language,ideas,values,attributes,beliefs,customs,
codes,institutions,tools,works and arts , religion, law, morality
,ceremonies and festivals.According to Muller-Layer, Culture
can be defined as “Culture is an aggregate means of achievement
and of progress”.
Salient Features of Pakistan Culture and
Pakistani People:
Pakistan is a Muslim country and Islam is the official religion.
Islam is the religion which is professed and practiced by the
people of Pakistan.Pakistani culture can be called as “Mixed
Culture”. Although the majority of people in Pakistan
are Muslims by birth and faith, there is a strong influence
of Hindu culture on the present Pakistani culture. The shadows
of this influence are quite visible on the marriage ceremonies
and festivals like “Basant”.Dowry Systems and heavy
expenditures on the marriage of girls is done, which is inherited
from Hindu society because in Hindu society there is no share
of women in the inheritance of their parents. Although women
are given a share in the inheritance of their parents in Pakistani
society, there are huge expenditures on the marriages of daughters.
English is the official language in Pakistan, but the national
language is Urdu, which is widely spoken and understood throughout
the country. Punjabi, Pushto, Sindhi, Baluchi and Kashmiri are
the regional languages.Pakistani society is a “Male Oriented
Society”, where they are given full protection and great
respect. The family is headed by a male member, usually the
oldest male member of the group. He guides the other members.
Old people are given positions of prestige, honor and respect
in Pakistani culture.
Social life is simple. Social customs and traditions reflect
Islamic touch: people are very much conscious about their social
traditions and feel pride in following them.Dress in a Muslim
society like Pakistan is designed and intended to cover human
body, as nudity is prohibited in Islam. So, people of Pakistan
prefer to wear simple dresses according to their climate.
Pakistani handicrafts are gaining popularity in the world market
day by day, as Pakistani craftsman are considered as the best
in their craftsmanship. Pakistan is famous for its high standard
items of glass, silver, wooden furniture, pottery, marble goods
and things made of camel skin.
Cricket, Hockey, Football, Kabbadi, squash, badminton, and wrestling
are the major sports in Pakistan.Ulema, Mushaikh and Sufi poets
occupy highly honored places in Pakistani culture.People of
Pakistan are extremely humble simple and Islamic people. Image
of Islam portrayed by the terrorist as Islam is is to tarnish
the name of the Last Religion. In Pakistan you can clearly see
the real image of simple and pure people and understand what
the basis of Islam really are. The Pakistani Society runs
around the reigns of Islam, not that people understand Islam
very well but well at least try to do as much as they can to
be good.
Following things are to be known about the
people in Pakistan:
The National Dress of People is Shalwar Kameez
The National Language is Urdu, Official Language is English,
The Regional Languages are Numerous for Example Punjabi in Punjab,
Sindi in Sind, Balochi or Brahwi in Balochistan
People in Pakistan are very very much linked together by family
bonds or by the place where they live or just friendship. Specially
in Lahore. They live in Large Families and are very proud of
their family background like the British. Such a bond only exists
between our people who keep others interests above their personal
interests.
The western concept of clubs is so well implemented in the local
cultures of the Pakistani People that they are asked to come
to a community center Five times a day and that is what is called
the Mosque. Where we go to say our prayer five times a day and
meet those people who live in the same community and socialize.
Then every one also gathers at community centers and socialize
and further listen to the state sermon. |
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