Sindh culture day celebrated across province

From Hyderabad to Mirpurkhas, youth dons ajrak and sindhi topi to mark the day

HYDERABAD: The Sindh Cultural Day was celebrated on Sunday with hundreds adorning the Ajrak, Sindhi caps and turbans. Rallies were also taken out by the participants in different areas of the province.

The Sindhi culture day was introduced in 2009 as a reaction to criticism faced by then president Asif Ali Zardari for donning a Sindhi cap to an official visit to Afghanistan.

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In Hyderabad, the streets were full of people until late at night with stalls displaying a variety of Ajrak products. “The culture day helps us to keep it alive at a time when foreign influences are making inroads,” said Naila Jumani, a participant at the Sindh Museum’s musical evening.

“It makes us feel proud of our roots and makes our kinship stronger. It strengthens brotherhood among people of Sindh,” added a student Zunair Qazi.

Qaumi Awami Tehreek president Ayaz Latif Palijo encouraged the youth to familiarize themselves with the province's culture, its history – the heroes, philosophers, poets and writers. “People of Sindh will get equal rights in Pakistan. We will protect our resources: water and land,” he asserted.

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In Larkana, folk singers Saleem Raza Kumbhar, Sajjan Mahiri, Raja Samo and Aashiq Magsi enthralled the audience with cultural songs at an event as dozens rallied across the district to mark the day.

Sukkar celebrated by hosting a central function at the press club with political and literary personalities in attendance. The streets in Benazirabad were filled with joy as well.

In Nawabshah, the Sindhi Adabi Sangat organised an event to celebrate the cultural day. “Sindh is a land of farmers, fishermen and labourers,” said Imdad Rind. “The land of peace has welcomed everyone from across the country.”