I wasn't surprised at all that the entire wedding process in Pakistani culture is ALMOST the same with Indonesian culture. One that I found really interesting though was the Nikah (Religious ceremony) because not only the terms is the same but the concept of the Nikah itself is pretty similar although there's no Ijab Qabul (marriage vow) in the Pakistani culture. However, the set of the religious ceremony is the same with the set of a vakil (lawyer), 2 male witnesses, the groom amd a maulvi (priest). Aside from that, no alcohol involvement is also applied in both Pakistani culture and Indonesian culture, besides who wants to wake up in the morning with terrible hang over right? hahaha just kidding ;p
Friday, May 1, 2009
Wedding: Nikah
I wasn't surprised at all that the entire wedding process in Pakistani culture is ALMOST the same with Indonesian culture. One that I found really interesting though was the Nikah (Religious ceremony) because not only the terms is the same but the concept of the Nikah itself is pretty similar although there's no Ijab Qabul (marriage vow) in the Pakistani culture. However, the set of the religious ceremony is the same with the set of a vakil (lawyer), 2 male witnesses, the groom amd a maulvi (priest). Aside from that, no alcohol involvement is also applied in both Pakistani culture and Indonesian culture, besides who wants to wake up in the morning with terrible hang over right? hahaha just kidding ;p
geography- Karen
http://www.flickr.com/photos/imranthetrekker/2131534960/I really learned a lot about the geography of the country of Pakistan. Before we started learning about Pakistan in class I always thought it was just one big desert of a country in the Middle East, but I was soon proven wrong. We Learned that the country is separated into provinces, and that some of the provinces are richer in natural resources than others. Also, Pakistan is not considered to be in the Middle East, but instead it is part of South Asia. The country also has a large mountain range called the Khyber Pass located on the Eastern Border that includes the second tallest mountain in the world K-2.
Weddings- Stacy
There are six main parts to the Pakistani Wedding: the Mayuun, two Mehndi's, the Nikah, the Rukhsati, and the Valima. Each part takes place at night, usually starting around 8 pm and takes place at either the Bride or Groom's house, depending on the ceremony taking place. I found this interesting because in the United States weddings take place usually only two days, with the rehearsal and dinner the night before the wedding and then the day of the wedding and reception. Having a wedding that lasts a week and having your family there the entire time would be very stressful for American brides. It surprised me that the family is very involved in the wedding. For me, that would be difficult because my family is very small and does not get along well. In Pakistan families seem to be very close and work together very well.
It was a shock to me that in Pakistan the newlywed couple do not immediately go on a honeymoon but instead move into the home of the groom and his family. In the United States that seems like a very odd tradition because we are used to being independent once we finish high school, sometimes before for people who drop out of school or move out as soon as they are 18. To be dependent on someone other than yourself is seen as drastically different and something that most American brides would look down upon. In Pakistan though, women are expected to move in with their in-laws and be dependent on their husbands. I do not think I could manage very well if I had to move in with my future in-laws or had to be one hundred percent dependent on my future husband. Independence is a big part of American lives and something that is taught to us at a young age.
It was a shock to me that in Pakistan the newlywed couple do not immediately go on a honeymoon but instead move into the home of the groom and his family. In the United States that seems like a very odd tradition because we are used to being independent once we finish high school, sometimes before for people who drop out of school or move out as soon as they are 18. To be dependent on someone other than yourself is seen as drastically different and something that most American brides would look down upon. In Pakistan though, women are expected to move in with their in-laws and be dependent on their husbands. I do not think I could manage very well if I had to move in with my future in-laws or had to be one hundred percent dependent on my future husband. Independence is a big part of American lives and something that is taught to us at a young age.
Pakistan Weddings- Karen
What we learned this week about weddings in Pakistan was actually really interesting. I thought it was especially great that there are so many connections between weddings in Pakistan and weddings in the United States. In an in class exercise we also found that there are many similarities between cultures of the world and their wedding traditions! I think that my favorite wedding tradition in Pakistan is probably one that takes place before the week long ceremonies do... its the shopping that the bride and her family get to do. I thought it was especially interesting to find out that in Pakistan buying cloth, and having outfits tailored for you is actually less expensive than buying a pre-made outfit. I also like the tradition of the groom and his family presenting gifts to the bride and taking care of most of her clothing preparations!
History--> Bhutto: Political family conspiracy
The Bhutto's family tragedy really caught my attention right after the bomb incident that killed Benazir Bhutto; the daughter of Pakistan former President, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. The fact that her father, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, was executed in 1979 and her brother, Shahnawaz Bhutto, was found dead in 1985 seems to complete the entire family "cursed". Bhutto's family was known to be the political family in Pakistan, so could this be part of the political game they play in Pakistan? Because as far as i know, there are no Bhutto left in the family tree to take over the political field. Geography- Stacy
I was surprised by the geography of Pakistan because there are four seperate provinces that all speak their own languages and rarely communicate with each other. Only having one main province that is industrial seemed very different to me because in the United States most all of the states have some sort of industry. It was interesting to see that the four different provinces in Pakistan not only had their own languages, but had various roles in the society of Pakistan. Sindh is closer to the coast, having the city of Karachi which is the largest port in Pakistan. Punjab is the main industrial and agricultural province. Baluchistan is also agricultural but is made up mainly of rural communities. The Northwest Frontier Province is vastly different because part of the section is tribal lands and the Swat Valley, which is currently controlled by the Taliban. I was not aware that the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan was made up of mountains and that the second largest mountain in the world, K-2, was located there.
It seemed different to me that in Pakistan farmers used tractors and other farm equipment. I thought that they would have used the old techniques and equipment, like using camels to pull plows and other equipment rather than use tractors and newer techniques of farming. I come from a major farming area and it seemed different to me that in Pakistan they use the same farming techniques as we do here in the United States. Because most of Pakistan does not use a lot of motorized vehicles it was odd to me that they would use tractors and other farm equipment.
It seemed different to me that in Pakistan farmers used tractors and other farm equipment. I thought that they would have used the old techniques and equipment, like using camels to pull plows and other equipment rather than use tractors and newer techniques of farming. I come from a major farming area and it seemed different to me that in Pakistan they use the same farming techniques as we do here in the United States. Because most of Pakistan does not use a lot of motorized vehicles it was odd to me that they would use tractors and other farm equipment.
a great pic of a painted truck in Pakistan- Karen
this is a crazy bright painted truck in Pakistan!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26974824@N02/2583472454/
i like pictures!!
Pretty women for Pakistan. There were from a tribal community in Bhurban, Pakistan. Yay, enjoy. It's pretty : )
A sample post with an image
Pakistani Art ~ Story board on trucks
http://www.flickr.com/photos/murtazabravo/1016642832/
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