Define Balochi culture..

1. Presented By : Moiz Uddin

2. The history of Balochistan covers thousand of years from the
First Century to the Third Century with Iran and Afghanistan.
Before partition of the Sub-continent Balochistan was an
independent state. Mir Ahmed khan who was the king of
Balochistan and decided to affiliate with the Government of
Pakistan.

3.  Balochistan (Urdu: ‫,)بلوچستان‬ is one of the five provinces of
Pakistan. The name Balochistan means the “Land of the Baloch” in
many regional languages.
 Balochistan is situated in the south-west of Pakistan and covers
an area of 347,190 sq km. It is the largest Province by Area 44%
Land Mass, smallest in term of Population.
 Quetta is the Capital of Balochistan. Economy is based on Mineral
Resources and held international importance due to Gawadar Sea
Port.
 6.5 Million Population of Balochistan.

4. What is Culture?
“The ideas, customs and social behavior of
particular society or people.”

5. The history of Balochistan covers thousand of years from the First
Century to the Third Century with Iran and Afghanistan.
A number of tribes constitute to make people of Balochistan.
Three major tribes are Baloch, Brahvi And Pashtoon.
Each tribe is further divided into various types.

6. Most of the people in the city understand and speak to
Balochi, Pashtoo and Brahvi.
Some of the people understand and speak Urdu, the national
language.
In Kachhi and Sibbi, People speak Seraiki and Sindhi as well.
People speak different languages. There is a similarity in their
literature, beliefs and customs.

7. Following are the main festivals celebrated by the people of
Balochistan.
Eid-ul-Fitar.
Eid-ul-Azha.
Eid Meladun-Nabi.

8. Following are the main Famous places of Balochistan.
Boolen Pass.
Gawadar Sea Port.
Ziarat Valley.

9. Following are the main Natural Resources of Balochistan.
Natural Gas
Coal.
Marble.
Iron.
Ore.
Sulphur.
Chromite.
Limestone.

10.  Following are the main Natural Resources of Balochistan.
 Balochi Sajji
 Balochi Fish Sajji
 Balochi Tikka

11.  Balochi culture is famous for its dresses.

17. Do-Chapi
An ancient Persian dance mostly performed by forming a
circle by a group of people, dancing and clapping. Do-Chapi
almost always includes Surna and Dohol
Lewa
Lewa is also a Baluchi dance of Sheedi origin, performed
mostly by a group of people in a circle with hand
movements. Lewa almost always includes a Surna and Dohol.

19. Baluchi folk violin and drums are played.