"Culture and Society Of Pakistan" (Part 1)
"Culture and Society Of Pakistan"
Culture
is a difficult word. The Culture of a country is made up of its traditions , customs , religions ,languages , science ,foods , arts including Literature , Architecture ,Painting , music and handicrafts e.t.c.
Today we can look back and feel proud of belonging to a country with such a rich and wonderful culture . People from all over the world admire our culture and traditions .The society and culture of Pakistan comprises numerous ethnic groups: the Punjabi , Kashmiris , Sindhis in east, Muhajirs , Makrani in the south; Baloch and Pashtun in the west; and the ancient Dardic, Wakhi, Baltistaniand Burusho communities in the north. The culture of these Pakistani ethnic groups have been greatly influenced by many of its neighbors, such as the Turkic peoples , Persians , Arabs , and other South Asians, as well as the peoples of Central Asia and the Middle east.
Literature
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Pakistani literature originates from when Pakistan gained its Independence as a sovereign state in 1947. The common and shared tradition of Urdu Literature and English Literature of Greater India was inherited by the new state. Over a period of time, a body of literature unique to Pakistan emerged, written in nearly all major Pakistani languages, including Urdu, English , Punjabi, Pashto, Seraiki, Balochi, and Sindhi .
Poetry
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Poetry is a highly respected art and profession in Pakistan. The pre-eminent form of poetry in Pakistan almost always originates in Persian, due in part to the long standing affiliation the region had with the Persian Empire. The enthusiasm for poetry exists at a regional level as well, with nearly all of Pakistan's provincial languages continuing the legacy. Since the independence of the country in 1947 and establishment of Urdu as the national language, poetry is written in that language as well. The Urdu language has a rich tradition of poetry and includes the famous poets Allama Iqbal ,Mirza Ghalib , Faiz Ahmad Faiz , Ahmad Faraz , Habib Jalib , Jazib Quraishi , Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi ,Sabir Ahmad Zafar , and Obaidulla Allem . Apart from Urdu Poetry, Pakistani poetry also has blends of other regional languages. Balochi, Sindhi, Punjabi, Seraiki, and Pushto poetry have all incorporated and influenced Pakistani poetry. Poetry in the form of marsia salam and naath is also very popular among many Pakistanis.
Music
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The variety of Pakistani Music ranges from diverse provincial folk music and traditional styles such as Qawwali and Ghazal Gayki to modern forms fusing traditional and WesternMusic , such as the synchronisation of Qawwali and Western music by the world-renowned Nusrat Fateh Ali khan . In addition Pakistan is home to many famous folk singers such as the late Alam lohar , who is also well known in Indian Punjab. The arrival of Afghaan refugees in the western provinces has rekindled Pashto and Persian music and established Peshawar as a hub for Afghani musicians and a distribution center for Afghani music abroad.
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Culture
is a difficult word. The Culture of a country is made up of its traditions , customs , religions ,languages , science ,foods , arts including Literature , Architecture ,Painting , music and handicrafts e.t.c.
Today we can look back and feel proud of belonging to a country with such a rich and wonderful culture . People from all over the world admire our culture and traditions .The society and culture of Pakistan comprises numerous ethnic groups: the Punjabi , Kashmiris , Sindhis in east, Muhajirs , Makrani in the south; Baloch and Pashtun in the west; and the ancient Dardic, Wakhi, Baltistaniand Burusho communities in the north. The culture of these Pakistani ethnic groups have been greatly influenced by many of its neighbors, such as the Turkic peoples , Persians , Arabs , and other South Asians, as well as the peoples of Central Asia and the Middle east.
Literature
Pakistani literature originates from when Pakistan gained its Independence as a sovereign state in 1947. The common and shared tradition of Urdu Literature and English Literature of Greater India was inherited by the new state. Over a period of time, a body of literature unique to Pakistan emerged, written in nearly all major Pakistani languages, including Urdu, English , Punjabi, Pashto, Seraiki, Balochi, and Sindhi .
Poetry
Poetry is a highly respected art and profession in Pakistan. The pre-eminent form of poetry in Pakistan almost always originates in Persian, due in part to the long standing affiliation the region had with the Persian Empire. The enthusiasm for poetry exists at a regional level as well, with nearly all of Pakistan's provincial languages continuing the legacy. Since the independence of the country in 1947 and establishment of Urdu as the national language, poetry is written in that language as well. The Urdu language has a rich tradition of poetry and includes the famous poets Allama Iqbal ,Mirza Ghalib , Faiz Ahmad Faiz , Ahmad Faraz , Habib Jalib , Jazib Quraishi , Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi ,Sabir Ahmad Zafar , and Obaidulla Allem . Apart from Urdu Poetry, Pakistani poetry also has blends of other regional languages. Balochi, Sindhi, Punjabi, Seraiki, and Pushto poetry have all incorporated and influenced Pakistani poetry. Poetry in the form of marsia salam and naath is also very popular among many Pakistanis.
Music
The variety of Pakistani Music ranges from diverse provincial folk music and traditional styles such as Qawwali and Ghazal Gayki to modern forms fusing traditional and WesternMusic , such as the synchronisation of Qawwali and Western music by the world-renowned Nusrat Fateh Ali khan . In addition Pakistan is home to many famous folk singers such as the late Alam lohar , who is also well known in Indian Punjab. The arrival of Afghaan refugees in the western provinces has rekindled Pashto and Persian music and established Peshawar as a hub for Afghani musicians and a distribution center for Afghani music abroad.
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