
Traditions Of Chakwal are very famous
While many people wear shalwar kameez, others may also wear turbans and Dhoti. However, this is not a common practice. A coat is worn by men from wealthy families. To cover their clothes, women may wear a large black Burqa.
Chakwal is located in the Dhani region in Potohar, northern Punjab. The ancient Soan civilization is found in Chakwal and the surrounding area. It has a rich history. The capital of Chakwal, the Chakwal region’s District Capital is located in Chakwal. The district of Chakwal has four Tehsils: Kalarkahar Choha Saiden Shah Chakwal, Talagang, and Talagang. This region was ruled by the Khokhar Rajputs and Dogra Rajputs for many years. This region was settled by seven tribes: Waince and Mair Minhas, Khokhar Rajputs (Bhatti Rajputs), Bhatti Rajputs (Mughal Kassar), Kahut Quriesh, and Waince.
Many people wear shalwar Kameez. A few others wear turbans, or Dhoti. The coat worn by wealthy men is the shalwar kameez. Women can wear a burqa, a large black jacket that covers their entire body with clothing.
The region is known for its unique culture. Chen, Leung, and Chen (2009) define culture as a collection of shared values, beliefs, and norms that define a nation’s unique identity. Cultural elements/values are a combination of symbols, language and myths that together make up the identity of a region.
Although many wear shalwar kameez, some people also wear turbans or Dhoti. Most men of wealthy families wear a coat over their shalwar kameez. Women might wear a Burqa to cover their bodies and keep their clothes full.
The area is semi-arid and has a shortage of water. Some lakes are both man-made and natural. Agricultural activities are popular. This area is home to many agricultural products, including Mustard, Wheat and Grains, Peanuts, Sesame and Tara Mira. Loqat is grown in large farms at Choha Saiden Shah or Kallar Kahar. Local workers are employed at salt mines and coal mines. The environment is a major influence on how people think and act. These people are both strong fighters and hardy. They are courageous. This area has produced many army employees. It is also a popular area for education. Education is a very important topic. Many schools are related to the army (Fauji Foundation and PAF, etc. This area is home to both government schools as well as private schools. Women prefer to work at schools, while other occupations aren’t popular for them. Many skilled but uneducated laborers went to the Gulf region in the mid 80’s. These expatriates sent money to their relatives living in this area. It is spoken in Potohari dialect and has a distinct accent.
Some people prefer to wear shalwar Kameez. Others may wear turbans. Rich men often wear a coat with their shalwar Kameez. Women may cover themselves with a Burqa (big black) to protect their clothing.
Shalwar Kamez is the most popular type of Shalwar Kamez. Although some people wear dhoti and turbans, it is not common (Chakwal News). A ‘koti’ coat is worn by well-off men over their shalwar kamez. To cover their skin, women might wear a Burqa, a long black and flowing garment. Most people wear sandals and flip-flops, or ‘Chapals’. This area has been home to many non-Muslim communities, including Hindus. Many of these people emigrated to India after the partition. This region has also been influenced by Hindu culture as a whole. This area is a significant place for Hindus. We’ll discuss this later. Therefore, the Hindu influence here is greater. On weddings, girls receive large dowries and the ceremony of Mehndi takes place. The tradition of “Gharoli Bharna” is another common wedding tradition. This involves a sister in law, or close female relatives, who go to another relative to fill a container of mud with water to bless the bride.
Both Muslims and Hindus have a religious connection to this place. The Shrine of Chehl-Abdal can be found on a hill at 3500 feet above the sea level. Other important shrines like Hazrat Baba Faridganj Bakhsh and Hazrat Sultan Baho, as well as Hazrat Aho Baho Baho, are also found here. This area is home to the famous temple of Kitas’. This area is very important to Hindus, who visit it for worship. Kitas’s name appears in the Hindu holy book Maha Bharat (written in 300 B.C). There are a hundred steps to the top of the temple, where you can find dark rooms that can be used for meditation. Legend has it that a part of the temple is underground and leads to Chakwal. Al Bairuni, a famous scholar, learned Sanskrit in this area at a linguistic college that was established here at the time. Al Bairuni, a famous scholar, discovered the radius of Earth during his visit to this area. He also wrote the famous book “Kitab-ul Hind” (Chakwal News). This area was home to a yearly fair, or ‘Mela, where people would come to entertain or have fun. Kallar Kahar, a major tourist attraction in this area, is also a must-see. Tourists come to this area for boating and it has a lake.
The influence of families and castes remains great. Until now, the most prominent families in this region are Awans, Chaudarys and Rajputs. Rajput is the most prominent cast in some villages, such as Dalwal. Awans, on the other hand, are most noble in Bhaun and Bhaun. Caste is still an important part this region. People associate their castes proudly with their names, such as Raja, Bhatti and Chaudary. People often associate themselves with a particular caste based upon their occupation. For example, ‘Mussali (Sweepers, work at mines/homes), or ‘Polli (blacksmith, shopkeepers etc.), Lakhay (extract oil), and ‘Kohlu (Dig land to be used for agricultural purposes). Although many of these people now have different occupations, people still refer to them with these names. Intercaste marriage is discouraged. People prefer to marry within their own caste. In some villages, there are separate mosques to cater for different castes.
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