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Haveli of Nau Nihal Singh, the unlucky establishment

5Oct

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Culture

Haveli of Nau Nihal Singh, the unlucky establishment

In the heart of Lahore, a beautiful building resides Haveli of Nau Nihal Singh. Its architecture is a living example of Sikh culture and wisdom. You may have seen this building in the 2011 movie "Bol". Lahore is the oldest city in the world. It has seen more ups and downs than any other culture. But the beauty of the city is its full of life and colorful approach. The city is full of historical buildings and monuments. Some are preserved, while few are still neglected by the authorities. But each building tells a unique and enlighten story of one's life for sure. One of the story belongs to Haveli Nau Nihal Singh. The Haveli of Nau Nihal Singh is a haveli located in Lahore, Pakistan. Dating from the Sikh era of the mid-19th century, the haveli is considered to be one of the finest...

Eccentric traditions in an Orthodox Jewish Weddings

17Aug

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Culture

Eccentric traditions in an Orthodox Jewish Weddings

Jews are the ancient yet most traditional community in the world. Their culture is very clear in orthodox Jewish weddings and other rituals. Here are a few amazingly unique trends you need to know about their weddings and nuptials. Weddings are a life-changing event for all couples and families. This tradition is taken very seriously in all corners of the world and cultures. We have seen massive desi weddings that depict royalty and extravagancy people put in their nuptials. But most of you people do not know about cultural yet elegant Jewish weddings. Here are few commonly practiced traditions that are followed in every orthodox Jewish wedding allover the world. First Tradition is celebrating the couple by calling both bride and groom in one place. It is a form of engagement that...

Morchang (Jaw Harp): Classical Instrument of Sindhi Culture

31Jul

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Culture

Morchang (Jaw Harp): Classical Instrument of Sindhi Culture

Morchang (Jaw Harp) is a folk musical instrument used mainly in Rajasthan, South India and Sindh, Pakistan. Morchang is also known as Mukhchang, Jaw Harp, Jew’s harp, Mouth Harp. It is a member of family of musical instruments that is considered under ‘lamellophone’, which itself is categorized under ‘plucked idiophones’. It weighs about 40 grams, length about 11 cm and width 4 cm approximately. Its exact origin is not known however, some reference suggests that it has a history of more than 1500 years. It is made of a metal ring just like the shape of ‘horseshoe’ containing two parallel forks. A metal tongue is present in the middle of forks. Its one end is fixed to the ring and the other end is free to vibrate. The metal tongue is bent at the free end in a plane perpendicular t...

After Ages, First ‘Rain Retreat’ at Taxila Museum

16Jul

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Culture, Global, Pakistan

After Ages, First ‘Rain Retreat’ at Taxila Museum

For the first time in Pakistani history, several Buddhist monks and followers converged at Taxila's Dharmarajika stupa. It is for the annual 'rain retreat'. Vassa is the monastic retreat observed primarily in Buddhist communities Thailand's monk, Arayawangso, and a delegation of monks and followers began a three-month 'rain retreat' or vassa. It is from mid-July to mid-October at Dharmarajika stupa in Taxila museum. It is the birthplace of ancient Buddhist civilization. The delegation is made up of five monks. It includes one beginner (a trainee monk), and fifteen companions. During his October 2019 visit to Taxila, Arayawangso fell in love with this area of rich Buddhist legacy. After that, he chose to return for the yearly Buddhist retreat. ...

Bashali : Cultural Beauty or Inhumane Practice

14Jul

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Culture

Bashali : Cultural Beauty or Inhumane Practice

Bashali is the place where women spend their time during the menstrual and postpartum phases. The old tradition of Kalash Valley or the ignorance of the people around there? Let's read some facts about this. Bashali (also known as bishalini in Khowar) is a quarter or residence for women. Who visits during their menstrual cycle or before delivery. In Kalasha society, people consider women unclean (pragata) and most contaminated during particular days of menstruation and delivery. As a result, on some days, the women are imprisoned in place, a district outside of communities. The Bashali is the most pragata space month and fifteen days in Rumbur and Bumburet, according to the Kalasha dastoor (religion and tradition). Segregation of women during the menstrual cycle and delivery is,...