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Folkloristan
Oct 31, 20241 min read
Why is Pashto known as the Language of the Jinns?
Did you know that there is backstory to why Pashto is known as the Language of the Jinns?
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Folkloristan
Oct 31, 20241 min read
Dr Izadpanah, the Iranian who Designed an Urdu Typeface
Dr Izadpanah, the designer of Gulzar, an Urdu Nastaliq Typeface.
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Folkloristan
Oct 31, 20242 min read
Baba Bulleh Shah's Mahiya Tere Vekhan Nu
The Story behind Baba Bulleh Shah's Mahiya Tere Vekhan Nu
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Rida Baloch
Oct 22, 20244 min read
Challa: The Folk Song of the River
A Punjabi folk song by a fisherman for his lost son.
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Folkloristan
Oct 17, 20241 min read
The Legends of Tirich Mir
The Legends of Tirich Mir, the tallest peak of the Hindukush Mountains in Pakistan.
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Folkloristan
Oct 17, 20242 min read
Horses in Pakistani Mythology
Read more to learn about horses from Pakistani mythology and folklore!
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Folkloristan
Oct 17, 20241 min read
Spring Festivals in Pakistan
Spring Festivals in Pakistan celebrated by various communities.
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Folkloristan
Oct 17, 20242 min read
Hyderabadi Bangles
The traditional craft of exquisite Hyderabadi Bangles
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Folkloristan
Oct 17, 20241 min read
Komal and Teevar Sur
In Pakistani classical music, there are seven natural notes (frequencies): Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Da, Ni. Five of these can be modified...
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Folkloristan
Oct 17, 20242 min read
Mountain Passes of Pakistan
A list of the top ten most-important, most-used, and famed mountain passes of Pakistan.
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Folkloristan
Oct 17, 20242 min read
Myths from the Muslim World about the Moon
Humankind has long been obsessed with the moon, and rightfully so. It is the subject of countless folk beliefs across cultures. This blog...
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Folkloristan
Oct 17, 20241 min read
Casanova of the Macabre World
Meet Heer Blas, Casanova of the Macabre World from the Northern Mountains of Pakistan.
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Folkloristan
Oct 17, 20243 min read
Marsiya-e-Dilli-e-Marhum
An English Translation of "The Lament for the Fall of Delhi" (Marsiya-e-Dilli-e-Marhum)
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Folkloristan
Oct 17, 20241 min read
Superstitions from Balochistan
Superstitions from Balochi Oral Tradition in Pakistan.
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Folkloristan
Oct 17, 20241 min read
Serpent Queens
Serpent Queens and other myths related to snakes from South Asia, Persia and Turkic Cultures.
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Folkloristan
Oct 17, 20241 min read
Jane Bond 008: Operation Karachi
The female James Bond Pakistani and Iranian filmmakers introduced to the world: Jane Bond
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Folkloristan
Oct 17, 20241 min read
How Jaal Mehendi Came Around to Symbolise Chaupar
Did you know that the Jaal pattern of Henna is inspired by the game of Chaupar?
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Folkloristan
Oct 17, 20241 min read
Jhulelal Qalandar
Jhulelal Qalandar of Sehwan Sharif, Sindh
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Folkloristan
Oct 17, 20241 min read
Pomegranates in Medieval Toxicology
Toxicology tips for using Pomegranates from medieval Persian literature.
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Folkloristan
Oct 17, 20241 min read
Władysław Turowicz: The Polish-Pakistani Aviator
The Polish-Pakistani who is the Godfather of Pakistan's Space Program.
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