Cultural Change and Human Development

Bari led his friends to explore the beauty of culture.

Bari is also known as Abdul Bari Khan. He is born on 9 September 1988 in Pakistan, specifically a city called Mianwali. The province is called as Punjab.

Based on his full name, Khan refers to the name of tribe. Khan is considered as the biggest tribe. The capacity of tribes are followed by Niazi, Malik, Baloch, Sindh, Punjabi and Pathan. As for the religion of Pakistan, 99% of Pakistan are Muslim. The minorities are Christian, Hindu, Singh and Buddha. 74 different languages are being practiced in Pakistan but their official language is Urdu, traditionally known as Hindi. English is being commonly practiced among Pakistanis as well. Overall, Pakistanis is a multi-culture society and country.

As for physical appearance, being tall is the most typical aspect for Pakistanis. Another fun fact about Pakistanis is that they also actually have red and white beard but it can be obviously seen under the sun according to Bari.

Their national dress is known as Shalwar Kameez which is lengthy and bulky. Pakistanis also have several superstitions. For instance, they believe that there is a fairy living in every tree which symbolizes peace but Bari believes that the hidden purpose of this superstition is to urge Pakistanis to protect the natural environment. Drinking charm in a glass of water to cure illness is also another superstition and this actually shares similarities with another religion which is Buddha that also practices the same thing. I think the most interesting superstition is Pakistanis tend to hide their wives in their houses because they see them as beautiful gods who should be protected. No one is allowed to see the beauty charms owned by their wives.

In addition, the traditional food in Pakistan is called as Katwa. The beef is prepared in a pot of clay. It is being covered with wheat flour and water. A sieve is being used to purify the wheat flour and water in the first place to create the milky cream. Other food ingredients such as tomato, beans, green and red chilli, black pepper, onion, mix spices, oil as well as salt are being added to enhance the flavour of the food. Last but not least, it is being cooked with wood fire and bricks. Pakistanis also like to eat Karahi which is fried chicken, mutton or beef with lots of spices. Nasi biryani which we have in Malaysia is also a traditional food in Pakistan but it is called Pulao instead.

Always remember our origin which makes us who we are today. We are unique because of our culture.