ABOUT PAKISTAN

If there is a country whose culture is starkly contrasted by its international image, it has to be Pakistan. Pakistan’s culture is enriched in traditions and represents the history of this region. Pakistani people and society are unique in its way of life, thoughts and morals. The inhabitants of each province have diverse cultural values which make them different from other groups of the society. ![download_5_1.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmU1CNK13TPsoHQn4eiEzk9eaWAv8A1bcC4wnJoeafsLJ9/download_5_1.png) >MAP OF PAKISTAN Let’s try to get to know Pakistan a little better:

Our Culture

Pakistan has a rich and unique culture that upholds traditions and conventions. Pakistan’s culture is a melting pot of Indian, Persian, Afghan, Central Asian, South Asian and Western Asian influences. There are over 15 major ethnic groups in Pakistan, which differ in physical features, customs, dress, food and music. Some of these include Punjabis, Sindhis, Baloch, Pashtuns, Kashmiris, Hazaras, Makranis and Baltis, coming from regions as close to home like the Indus Valley Civilization or as far as Africa or Tibet. Pakistani culture is rich in variety of dresses; these dresses are very colourful and prominent and give attractive look during national fairs and festivals.

Fairs and Festivals

The culture of Pakistan . has a great tradition of fairs and festivals.These fairs are held in all parts of the country, "Polo festival of Gilgit" is prominent at national and international level.

Sports

Pakistani people are great lovers of sports and games. Modern games like hockey, cricket, football, badminton, squash, table tennis and lawn tennis are played throughout the country. Pakistan has produced great sportsmen in the past.

Handicrafts

Pakistan enjoys great distinction in handicrafts at international level. Wooden furniture of Chiniot, sports goods of Sialkot and embroidery of Multan and Hyderabad is world famous.

Language

The official number of languages actively spoken in Pakistan is between 73 and 76. This means that within hours of difference between the country’s districts, there are languages that other groups in different regions do not speak. The most popular of languages, however, belongs to the largest ethnic groups with their own modern and ancient literature like stories, philosophy, poetry, academia and religious and spiritual scripts.

Music

Pakistani music is represented by a wide variety of forms. It ranges from traditional styles such as Qawwali and Ghazal to more modern forms that blend traditional Pakistani music with Western music

Tourism

Pakistan has a tourism industry, due to the combinations of cultures, peoples and landscapes it has to offer. Ancient civilization ruins of Mohenjodaro, Harappa and Taxila, to the hill stations of Murree, and the hiking tracks of Shogran ... etc The northern parts of Pakistan are very beautiful. Close to Nature. The Gilgit, Hunza and Chitral valleys are exceptionally beautiful sights to behold, along with the people here with typical costumes, folk dances, music and sports like polo and buzkashi.