Islamabad: Research wing of Lok Virsa organized it’s fortnightly Muzakra session on the “Environmental Folk Wisdom of Sindh” here at Lok Virsa Media Centre.
Guest speaker Professor Nawaz Ali Kumbhar enlightened the audience on the various facts of traditional folk wisdom of Sindh, natural communication and it’s relevance to the environment.
He said, Sindh abounds with folklore, in all forms and colors from such obvious manifestations as the traditional Watayo tales, the legend of Moriro, epic poetry tale of Dodo Chanesar, to the heroic character of Marui, all collectively distinguish it among the contemporary folklores of the region.
“Sindhi folklore is the folk tradition which has developed in Sindh over a number of centuries”, he added.
Professor Kumbhar emphasized on the timeless values of age-old customs,beliefs and other elements which serve as guidelines for various communities across Pakistan even in today’s scientifically advanced age.
In his presentation he also highlighted folk wisdom regarding change in seasons and explored the indicators of changing seasons suggested by folk wisdom and natural communication in Sindh.
During the Q&A session which followed Professor Kumbhar’s presentation, audience members appreciated the efforts of Lok Virsa in arranging Muzakra sessions on unique subjects which shed lights on various traditional cultural aspects of our commun
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