Culture of Pakistan facts for kids
Pakistan has a very rich and special culture. It has kept its old traditions alive for a long time. Many of its cultural practices and famous buildings come from the time when Mughal emperors ruled. This makes Pakistan's culture quite similar to that of many Muslims in India.
A Long History of Culture
Pakistan's culture has a very long and interesting history. It goes all the way back to the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, which existed thousands of years ago (around 2800 BC to 1800 BC).
Over time, many different groups of people came to the region that is now Pakistan. These included Greeks, Persians, Arabs, Turks, and Mongols. Each group left its mark, adding to the unique mix of cultures. You can see differences in culture among Pakistan's many ethnic groups. This includes how they dress, what they eat, and even some religious customs.
Pakistan is full of ancient wonders. You can find old Buddhist monuments, Hindu temples, grand palaces, and tombs built by emperors. There are also beautiful gardens and old mansions from the British-Mughal era. Many of these places still show their past glory. Art in Pakistan often features Graeco-Buddhist sculptures. Crafts are famous for ceramics, jewelry, silk goods, and detailed woodwork and metalwork.
Traditional Clothes
One of the most common sights in Pakistan is men wearing the traditional Shalwar kameez. This outfit includes loose trousers (shalwar) and a long shirt (kameez). They come in many styles, fabrics, colors, and patterns, making them very fashionable. Pakistani women also wear shalwar kameez, but their designs are often different and more colorful.
Women from the Sindh province and lower regions of Pakistan also traditionally wear saris.
The sherwani is the national dress for men in Pakistan. It is a long coat-like garment. It's special because it isn't linked to just one province. Many government officials wear a formal black sherwani for important events.
Delicious Food
Pakistani food is very tasty and shares many similarities with food from northern India. It also has influences from Persian, Turkish, and Middle Eastern cooking. This means you'll find many baked and deep-fried breads like roti, chapattis, puri, halwa, and nan.
Meals often include vegetable and meat curries, lentil dishes (dhal), spicy spinach, cabbage, peas, and rice. A popular street food in cities is samosas (fried pastries with savory fillings) and tikkas (spiced and barbecued beef, mutton, or chicken). These are very delicious!
If you have a sweet tooth, Pakistan has many desserts. The most common sweet is barfi, which is made from dried milk solids and comes in different flavors.
Images for kids
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Muhammad Iqbal was the ideological father of Pakistan.
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A sitar workshop in Islamabad, Pakistan.
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The Lahore Fort, a landmark built during the Mughal era, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Seekh kebab – one of the famous Pakistani food specialities.
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A traditional cup of black tea.
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An example of Pakistani masala chai.
See also
In Spanish: Cultura de Pakistán para niños
