1. Pakistan (World Folklore : Shah Jo Risalo) Presenter: Nilofar Varzgani Ph.D. Student (Management Science) Rutgers University

2. What do you know about Pakistan? National Anthem Continent: Asia (South-East) Neighbors: China, India, Iran & Afghanistan Map

3. A Brief Introduction to Pakistan National dress: Shalwar Kameez National Language: Urdu Lets learn some Urdu! Assalam-O-Alaikum ~ Hello Kaisay Hain Aap? ~ How are you? Theek Thak, Shukriya ~ Fine, Thank you

4. Some Fun Facts About Pakistan Pakistan holds four out of fourteen highest peaks in the world. K2 is the second highest mountain in the world. Pakistan has worlds largest irrigation system. Pakistan is the land of one of the oldest civilizations in history (Moen Jo Daro) (Where the folklore originates from)

5. The Capital- Islamabad My Hometown!

6. Pakistani Holidays and Festivals Eid-ul-Azha Eid-ul-Fitr Eid-ul-Milad-un-Nabi Independence Day (14th Aug, 1947) Basant

7. Pakistani Food Fried Rice and Bread Spicy Famous Pakistani Dishes: Biryani Chicken Tikka Halwa Puri Milk Tea Lassi

8. My Home and Family in Pakistan

9. World Folklore: Shah Jo Risalo Known to be originally compiled by Sufi Poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai. A compilation of seven stories based on seven heroines (also known as seven queens in Sindhi culture). These romantic tales of Bhittai are commonly known as Momal Rano Umar Marui Sohni Mehar Lilan Chanesar Noori Jam Tamachi Sassui Punnhun Sorath - Rai Diyach Along with the tales of Heer Ranjha and Mirza Sahiba from Punjab.

10. Reception of the Tales The Seven Queens are celebrated throughout Sindh for their positive qualities: their Honesty, Integrity, Piety and Loyalty. They are also valued for their bravery and their willingness to risk their lives in the name of love. They are used as metaphors for high spiritual life.

11. The Tales in Art, Music and Culture

12. Reflections and Discussion