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.