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Balochistan, the land of love:

Presented to more than 2000 Indian and foreign students at The Cultural Activity Program held at Pune College, Pune, India on 30/12/2006

 Mohammad Baset Dorrazehi, an English Literature (B.A.) student:

Balochistan traces its ancestry to about 15000 years ago. Then it was called Makuran (Mekka), and later became Balochistan. This land is the biggest area in Iran and Pakistan, and earlier it was even bigger. History sows it broken into three parts and each attached to Iran, erstwhile India and Afghanistan. The practice religion is Islam, and the land on the whole, has a population of almost 18 million people.

The erstwhile India and its culture finds favor with the Balochi culture. The food habits and attitudes are similar to those of Sindhi, Hindi, and Punjabi… The Balochi language also has the same influences including that of Sanskrit.

The Baloch are proud tribesmen who believe in brotherhood, kinship and family honor. They have an earthy vibrant sense of humor. Yet, a lot of pathos is found in their poetry and literature. They believe in strong fraternal bonds… Balochi women are good partners of their husbands and are fond of gold, silver and fine clothes…

During a Balochi marriage a man has to offer gold to his fiancée and her family… A man may borrow from friends and family to fulfill this norm called the “Bejjaar.” It is in contrast to Indian system of dowry. The Balochi hospitality knows no bounds from a neighbor. The guest is a valued person. His well being is of prime importance to the host… Come to Balochistan and enjoy its hospitality and love… I assure you of that… Thanks for your attention.