Sindh Cultural Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm across the province on December 1, highlighting the region’s rich traditions and heritage.
The day featured vibrant rallies, colorful ceremonies, and heartfelt messages, including one from Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, who paid tribute to Sindh’s dynamic culture.
The celebrations emphasized the unity and pride of the Sindhi people, showcasing the province’s cultural richness and aspirations for a brighter future.
In his message, Chief Minister Shah extended greetings to “the descendants of the great Sindhi civilization around the world.” He highlighted that nations are defined by their culture, and Sindh’s identity is rooted in peace, love, and brotherhood. Shah expressed pride in being born on the land of Sufis and stressed Sindh’s strong tradition of hospitality and its legacy of tolerance.
Murad Ali Shah reflected on his family’s history of serving Sindh, calling it an honor, and pledged to work towards making Sindh a beacon of peace, cultural leadership, and development. He urged the youth to pursue modern education, cultivate a love for books, and acquire new skills to aid Sindh’s progress. Shah also emphasized the importance of empowering women, committing to educate mothers, sisters, and daughters and include them in the province’s developmental journey.
Festivities were widespread across the province:
- In Kandiaro, Government High School Ali Hassan Hasbani hosted a lively event with students performing dances, tableaux, and cultural displays.
- Shahdadkot and Naseerabad saw energetic rallies with participants waving flags and wearing Sindhi caps and Ajraks.
- Mehar’s celebrations resembled Eid, with hundreds joining rallies to express their love for Sindh.
- In Mithi, residents of Thar performed sword dances, donned traditional turbans, and danced to Sindhi songs.
- Sanghar hosted a grand rally and ceremony at the Press Club, bringing together people of all ages in traditional attire.
- Tangwani witnessed rallies organized by various groups, with youth and children dancing to national songs in celebration.
The U.S. Consulate in Karachi also participated, sending video greetings to honor Sindh’s legacy of tolerance, unity, and Sufi teachings.
