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Thursday, 13 July 2017

Most Famous culture of Baluchistan

Balochistan is noted for its unique culture and extremely dry desert climate. Baloch people practice Islam and are predominantly Sunni, similar to the rest of Pakistan.
The main ethnic groups in the province are the Baloch people and the Pashtuns, who constitute 46% and 42% of the population respectively according to the preliminary 2011 census; the remaining 12% comprises smaller communities of BrahuiHazarasSindhisPunjabis and other settlers such as the Uzbeks and Turkmens. The name Balochistan means "the land of the Baloch" in many regional languages. Largely underdeveloped, its provincial economy is dominated by natural resources, especially its natural gas fields estimated to have sufficient capacity to supply Pakistan's demands over the medium to long term. Aside from Quetta, a further area of major economic importance is Gwadar Port on the Arabian Sea.
1. The Baloch have a sharp sense of cultural dressing with turbans and long shalwars. The clothing of the people of Baluchistan,  consists of various styles of kameez and shalwar, turban, shoes and head scarfs.

2.Every Baloch Sardar offers his people the “Kacheri” and “Haal-a-waal” system to solve their worries and problems.  traditional council comprising tribal, political and Baloch and Pashtun nationalist.


3. Baloch people love playing their cultural games – this is a glimpse of the Balochi game “Hashti” (other games include Chauk and Ji).Kappak (Kopag): Balochi Games of Fighting Spirit with Health Benefits. 
4. A traditional Balochi bag called the “Jamagdan” – the women use it as a purse, with difficult traditional embroidery sewn on it.

5. A water cooler used by the Baloch people known as a “Mashak” – convenient to fill, it stores water and keeps it cooler than a fridge.


6. A Baloch festivity is not complete without the mouth-watering “Sajji” and “Kaak Roti” – lamb prepared around fire.it is a popular dish in Balochistan province as well as over all Pakistan.


9. The Baloch never shy out of their traditional dances in cultural dresses – the dances are known as “Leva” and “Chaap”. Every year on March , Baloch Cultural Day is being celebrated with the ... their talent by singing Balochi songs and performing Balochi dance, as well as you can see in occasion of  Eid Celebration days  these people cultural dancing in public Parks.
10. Baloch are famous for their hospitality and at a “Balochi dawat” – nobody goes home hungry!The Hospitality of Baloch people towards others a famous culture.

11.A glimpse of traditional Baloch weapons and items passed on by their forefathers.. in mint condition.its their amazing and old culture.

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