Pakistan has a unique and dynamic culture. The overwhelming majority of Pakistanis are Muslims, but there are numbers of Christians, Hindus, and Parsees among the population. Anyone visiting Pakistan cannot resist the temptation of praising the spirit and culture of its people.
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is situated on the land, which had been a seat of world's leading Civilizations from the time immemorial.
There are evidence from the pre-historic and historic period to support the view like fossil jaws of apes found from Pothohar is c. 14 millions years old. The fossils belong to the specie of "Sivapithecus Pakininsis". It is believed to be the ancestor of Man. A hand axe approximately 2 million years old is the earliest stone hand axe. It is now on display in the Islamabad Museum at Islamabad.
The state of Pakistan was carved out from India on August 14, 1947 and was called as Pakistan's national heritage. The heritage Pakistani is rich and diverse and the nation is proud of its glorious past, be pre-Islamic, Islamic or Post Islamic period. No other country of the world can produce the treasure of by gone days as can be found in Pakistan.
The Cultural Heritage of Pakistan is spread over the centuries, starting from pre-historic times to the present day. The history of Pakistan may be divided into the six different periods for convenience of studying. They are the Indus Valley Civilization, the Gandhara Civilization, the Islamic Period, the Sikh Period, the British Period and the Post-Independence Period.
Pakistan is proud owner of the Buddhist monuments, Hindu temples, Islamic forts and palaces, tombs, pleasure grounds and Anglo-Mughal mansions. Sculpture is dominated by Graeco-Buddhist friezes, and crafts by ceramics, jewelry, silk goods and engraved woodwork and metalwork.
Traditional dances are lusty and vigorous. Music is either classical, folk or devotional. The most patronized literature is a mix of the scholastic and poetic. Cricket is Pakistan's greatest sports obsession and national players are treated as demi-gods.
Pakistani cuisine is somewhat similar to that of northern India platter. A lot of Middle Eastern influence can also be seen. The menu include baked and deep-fried breads, i.e., roti, chapattis, puri, parantha and nan, meat curries, lentil mush or dal, spicy spinach, cabbage, peas and rice, and of course that staple of hippies, the sturdy Hunza pie. Street snacks - samosas and tikkas (spiced and barbecued beef, mutton or chicken) - are delicious, while a range of desserts like kheer, halwas are for those with the sweet tooth. The most common sweet is barfi, which is made of over-cooked milk solids and comes in a variety of flavors. Though Pakistan is officially 'dry', it does brew its own beer and spirits, which can be bought (as well as imported alcohol) from specially designated bars and top-end hotels.
The dressing style of the Pakistanis also similar to that of India. The traditional dress of the woman of Pakistan is shalwar and kameez. They generally cover their heads with duppatta. Sometimes they also wear a burkha, an outer garment worn over the clothes. Now the women also wear modern dresses like jeans, trouser and business suits. The traditional dress of the men was also kurta pajama or achkan. Today men also wear western outfits like suits, Jeans and trousers. The people of Pakistan celebrate functions like Id-Al-Adha, Id-Ul-Fitr and Prophet's Birthday.
The culture of Pakistan is not only diverse but also rich due the outside cultural influence, which has helped in making the culture of Pakistan more prosperous. You will have to visit Pakistan and experience it to know for yourself.
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