LAHORE:
The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) continued its tradition on Thursday of celebrating paindoo day (villager’s day). Students donned colourful dhotis, lunghis and shalwar kameez to portray the culture of Pakistani villages. They danced to dholki in full regalia and many flaunted their Punjabi language skills. The mood was humorous.
Different scenarios of village life in the Punjab were depicted and a marriage dhamal was conducted by students in various parts of the campus.
Ali Ahmad, dressed as a Chaudhry complete with fake mustaches said, “We don’t want to keep our brothers out of all the fun. This event is about brotherhood and humour.” Hussain, another student dressed in a lunghi said, “Punjab is full of diverse cultures. We care about our traditions and where we come from. This is a celebration of the spirit of Punjab.”
Saira said, “Some might see this as racism but it’s really funny to see all your friends doing stupid stuff.” Teachers and faculty members didn’t participate but encouraged the students. Faculty member Umer Brar said, “The lifestyle of a villager might seem silly to people living in urban areas but it is actually a very honest lifestyle devoid of any pretense.” The students celebrated Punjabi culture with dances throughout the day.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 22nd, 2011.
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