Until now, in-depth cultural information on Pakistan, a predominantly Muslim country formed in after the dissolution of British rule in India, has been scarce. This crucial South Asian hotspot, in the news for tensions with neighboring India over nuclear capacity and security issues, finally is illuminated for general readers. This narrative encapsulates the historical pluralistic traditions, such as religious practices, languages, and ethnosocial ties, that Pakistanis share with their neighbors. The coverage of culture and customs is contextualized throughout with the richness of the past and present Indus Valley civilization. The author is a native of Pakistan and provides authoritative insight into the many aspects of history and contemporary life. Western readers will be exposed to a range of folk traditions that coexist with modern influences from globalization. Descriptions of unfamiliar cultural phenomena such as the architecture of shrines and tombs, the distinctive dress of different groups, Pakistani Muslim courtship and marriage rituals, and lively kite-flying contests are some of the highlights. Greenwood Publishing Group Amazon.


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These Punjabi Muslims adopted Urdu because the language had been the lingua franca of Pakistan since One of the first Congress leaders who saw partition as inevitable was Vallabhbhai Patel also famous as Sardar Patel. Tu Patang Main Dor is a Punjabi romantic series revolving around the cross-border love story of a couple named Aman and Zarina, set during the Partition of India.
Hip hop music has gone from being a marginalized genre in the late s to the predominant style of music in America, the UK, Nigeria, South Africa, and other countries around the world. Hip Hop around the World includes more than entries on global hip hop culture as it includes music, art, fashion, dance, social and cultural movements, organizations, and styles of hip hop. Virtually every country is represented in the text. Most of the entries focus on music styles and notable musicians and are unique in that they discuss the sound of various hip hop styles and musical artists' lyrical content, vocal delivery, vocal ranges, and more. Country entries take into account politics, history, language, authenticity, and personal and community identification. Special care is taken to draw relationships between people and entities such as mentor-apprentice, producer-musician, and more. Anthony J. Hip Hop around the World: An Encyclopedia [2 volumes]. Sayfa Appendix 4 Hip Hop Films and Documentaries.
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