Traditions and everyday life in PakistanFestivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Pakistan. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.
6 keepsakes from Pakistan
Ajrak is the most oldest and unique tradition of our province Sindh. Although I'm not Sindhi, but i do live in the city Karachi which is basically in Sindh so it was natural for me to get drawn to their culture. Ajrak is the…
Shared by Hania Kayani
Pakistan is country with a vast and a vibrant culture that strengthens the nation. The cultural value of each region in Pakistan depicts its rich history. Food, dress, literature, music, art and religious and traditional events…
Shared by Fiaa
A Pakistani dholki is a traditional pre-wedding celebration with music, singing and dhol drumming. Family and friends gather to dance, sing wedding songs and celebrate. It can be an intimate gathering or a grand event with themed…
Shared by Mizuiiii
There are 2 types of Eids. The first Eid of the year is to celebrate the end of Ramadan while the second one involves an animal sacrifice whose meat is distributed to the relatives and the poor. Both hold family gatherings and…
Shared by Lavalamp
The WHOLE family travels to our ancestral home in a small town called mianwali where we celebrate eid with a goat n sheep sacrifice. There is lots of delicious food and we all dress up in new traditional clothes and visit other…
Shared by kRuStY kRaB
Biryani is the most delicious, spicy and favourite dish of our country, I will suggest you have it once when you come to Pakistan.
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