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Friday, February 11, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Mujra Culture
Mujra is one of the most important traditional dances of Pakistan especialy its province of NWFP,and India. Mujra is said to be derived from the word Morris, meaning “the art of storytelling.” The Mujra dance form originated in north Pakistan and India and was very similar to the Brat dance form. In ancient Pakistan and India, there were Mujra or bards who used to entertain private parties and mythological tales to the accompaniment music, mime and dance.
Under the influence of Persian and Muslim traditions Mujra dance assumed the form of courtly entertainment. Under the patronage of medieval rulers and Nibs a class of dancing girls and courtesans emerged to entertain the palaces and courts. Medieval traditions imparted Mujra a distinct Hindu texture. Thus, with the passage of time Mujra went on changing its form and character. This change was also reflected in the dress of Mujra dance.
During the nineteenth century Mujra enjoyed a revival and gained prominence among the kings and feudal lords not only as a form of entertainment but also as a traditional art form. Slowly and gradually family’s or schools of Mujra emerged. The Jaipur family of Mujra emphasized technical mastery of pure dance. In the court of Heera Mandi which is also called red street of Lahore, the Land lord of Indian state (a student of Mujra), Mujra dance emphasized dramatic and sensuous expression and developed into a distinct style called the Lucknow family. This family is said to have originated with Khushbu court dancer Saima Khan.
Mujra dances are performed straight-legged and the ankle bells worn by the dancers are skillfully controlled. In Mujra dance the emphasis is more on footwork as against Hasty Madras or hand formations in Bharatnatyam dance. Mujra dance can be performed by both men and women. A Mujra dancer is not required strictly to stick to fixed steps and stages in. He or she can change the sequence of steps to suit his or her skill and style of dancing. Modern exponents of Mujra dance are Pakistani hot actresses.so it is famous culture of NWFP.peoples of NWFP calls girls to perform mujra in weddings.it is their way to express their happiness.
Under the influence of Persian and Muslim traditions Mujra dance assumed the form of courtly entertainment. Under the patronage of medieval rulers and Nibs a class of dancing girls and courtesans emerged to entertain the palaces and courts. Medieval traditions imparted Mujra a distinct Hindu texture. Thus, with the passage of time Mujra went on changing its form and character. This change was also reflected in the dress of Mujra dance.
During the nineteenth century Mujra enjoyed a revival and gained prominence among the kings and feudal lords not only as a form of entertainment but also as a traditional art form. Slowly and gradually family’s or schools of Mujra emerged. The Jaipur family of Mujra emphasized technical mastery of pure dance. In the court of Heera Mandi which is also called red street of Lahore, the Land lord of Indian state (a student of Mujra), Mujra dance emphasized dramatic and sensuous expression and developed into a distinct style called the Lucknow family. This family is said to have originated with Khushbu court dancer Saima Khan.
Mujra dances are performed straight-legged and the ankle bells worn by the dancers are skillfully controlled. In Mujra dance the emphasis is more on footwork as against Hasty Madras or hand formations in Bharatnatyam dance. Mujra dance can be performed by both men and women. A Mujra dancer is not required strictly to stick to fixed steps and stages in. He or she can change the sequence of steps to suit his or her skill and style of dancing. Modern exponents of Mujra dance are Pakistani hot actresses.so it is famous culture of NWFP.peoples of NWFP calls girls to perform mujra in weddings.it is their way to express their happiness.
Gun culture
Gun culture in Pakistan refers to the long-standing tradition of owning and carrying guns especially among peoples of (Northwest Frontier Province, or NWFP)[1] and generally in the whole country. There are estimated 20 million AK 47's in public use when country's total population is around 150 million. The use of heavy weaponry in Pakistan's tribal culture is common which includes use of rocket launchers, short,medium and long range rockets,anti aircraft guns,mortars etc which are made locally. Hand guns are often considered harmless in Pakistan's heavy weapon culture. The gun culture in NWFP is linked to the "twin pillars of Pathan,Hazarians and Tanoli tribal society,"[1] melmastia—hospitality and badal—revenge. One of the centers of gun manufacturing is the town of Darra Adam Khel, nearPeshawar, which was historically known for the Lee Enfield .303; however, the town now produces ordnance including the AK-47, the mini-Kalashnikov, and hand-held firearms, including the James Bond pen gun (see Khyber Pass Copy).[1]
NWFP is the smallest province of Pakistan with rugged and hilly terrain. Pashtun tribal feuds are common and guns are used both for protection and self-defense.
In the rural society like Swat, and that type of other areas of NWFP the gun culture arose in part out of the traditional antagonism between a man and his tarbur (cousin, father's brother's son). According to Charles Lindholm:[2]
| The pervasive hostility between the sons of brothers led to the development of a network of alliances within every village that divided it across lineages into two approximately equal parties, called dulla. Every man belonged to the dulla opposite that of his tarbur. This division ramified throughout the (Swat) valley, so that all of the nearly one million inhabitants visualized themselves as members of one of two eternally warring parties. |
Hujra Culture
Hujrais the cultural institution of pathans,hazarians as well as Tanolies where they get together to share their joys and sorrows. Everyone has the right to participate and discuss any issue in the Hujra...The Hujra plays a pivotal role in our life. It serves as a club, dormitory, guest house and a place for ritual and feastings. It is a center for social activities as well as a council Hall for the settlement of family and inter-tribal disputes. The Hujra is not only a meeting place of the villagers but is also used as a platform for the Jirga's meetings (grand community meeting) where important decisions are made and family quarrels and tribal disputes are amicably resolved. Hujra meetings can play a vital role in disarmament and mobilising people to take an action against small arms.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Culture of Tanolies
Tanawal is area of Pakistan . Tanolies are main population . Tanolies
-6 are religious as compare to the other provinces people.Traditionally peoples like to abide by the values and norms.Pathan are very familiar for their hospitablity and Hujra Cultuture is very common.A Hujra is place where guest are recieved and served.Men sit at hujra.Qisa Khawani bazar in Peshawar is famous for cultural activities.NWFP is the main target of terrorist in Pakistan as terrorist have safe heavens in Tribal areas of NWFP.Attan and Qumer are famous dance of NWFP.
-6 are religious as compare to the other provinces people.Traditionally peoples like to abide by the values and norms.Pathan are very familiar for their hospitablity and Hujra Cultuture is very common.A Hujra is place where guest are recieved and served.Men sit at hujra.Qisa Khawani bazar in Peshawar is famous for cultural activities.NWFP is the main target of terrorist in Pakistan as terrorist have safe heavens in Tribal areas of NWFP.Attan and Qumer are famous dance of NWFP.
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