When we guys in East Punjab refer to Saraiki, we call it Pakistani Punjabi or Mitti Boli (Sweet Language). I actually learned that this “Sweet Language” is called Saraiki a few years ago lol. Do you native speaks also call it Saraiki? Or do you use the older names like Bawahalpuri or Multani etc?
Then I became a huge fan of Lala ji and wanted to learn this language. Fun fact, it seems native speakers spell it as Saraiki, while linguists and foreigners spell it as Siraiki or Seraiki. Depending who you talk to, they’ll tell you it’s a separate language, a dialect of punjabi or a dialect of sindhi even. All I know, is that it really is a “Sweet Language” . I wish it was easier to find people to help me learn/resources to learn from. So far I’ve been watching telefilms on YouTube hahaha. Thankfully it’s quite similar to Punjabi and Hindi, so I understand quite a good bit of it. I think I’ll post some Saraiki muhaware in one of the topics here now lol
I am pleased to know about your appreciation and love for SARAIKI. Yes, it’s always attributed for its sweetness and ease to speak. Infact, when u speak it, u’ll find it very light and fluent to pronounce .
As with all languages, unless u learn it from its native source, u can’t master it’s actual dialect.
I've known that even in India, Saraiki is spoken in certain areas. Our extended clan lives near to the border areas in India, and they speak Saraiki and Marwari .
lols. I though this lala ji was either common in either Pathans or Banyas (Sahookar):p
What is the Cultural Dress of Seraikis? In different ares, I found Seraikis wearing different clothes. Sometimes I found Seraikis wearing Kurta, Lungi & Pagri and sometimes I found Seraikis wearing Sindhi Topi & Sindhi Ajrak. Many Seraiki Balochis & Seraiki Pathans wear their own original cultural dress.
And about architecture, I also found that there are also differences. Multani Architecture is different, Sindhi-Seraiki Architecture is different and Seraiki Balochis and Seraikis Pathans live in their own original architectural homes.
I think Punjabi and Sindhi is a race but Seraiki is not a race, only a language. Because they don't have their own cultural clothes, architecture etc.
What is the Cultural Dress of Seraikis? In different ares, I found Seraikis wearing different clothes. Sometimes I found Seraikis wearing Kurta, Lungi & Pagri and sometimes I found Seraikis wearing Sindhi Topi & Sindhi Ajrak. Many Seraiki Balochis & Seraiki Pathans wear their own original cultural dress.
And about architecture, I also found that there are also differences. Multani Architecture is different, Sindhi-Seraiki Architecture is different and Seraiki Balochis and Seraikis Pathans live in their own original architectural homes.
I think Punjabi and Sindhi is a race but Seraiki is not a race, only a language. Because they don't have their own cultural clothes, architecture etc.
someone from Saraiki region can explain that. But historically, Saraikis are different entity. Their language does share vocabulary with Sindhi and Punjabi, but it got lot of its own vocabulary as well.
What is the Cultural Dress of Seraikis? In different ares, I found Seraikis wearing different clothes. Sometimes I found Seraikis wearing Kurta, Lungi & Pagri and sometimes I found Seraikis wearing Sindhi Topi & Sindhi Ajrak. Many Seraiki Balochis & Seraiki Pathans wear their own original cultural dress.
And about architecture, I also found that there are also differences. Multani Architecture is different, Sindhi-Seraiki Architecture is different and Seraiki Balochis and Seraikis Pathans live in their own original architectural homes.
I think Punjabi and Sindhi is a race but Seraiki is not a race, only a language. Because they don't have their own cultural clothes, architecture etc.
I'm not sure about traditional dress code but Saraikis have a quite distinct embroidery style in women's clothing. As far as my knowledge goes, the mirror work from that part of Pakistan is quite famous and pretty unique too.
Saraiki indeed is a very sweet language. I'm Punjabi but I think I would probably be able to understand it most of it (depending on how fast the person speaks lol). It does feel like Sindhi meets Punjabi but I'm sure the language has a rich history and unique identity of its own.
Do Saraikis also use the word 'saeen' as a way of showing respect?
What is the Cultural Dress of Seraikis? In different ares, I found Seraikis wearing different clothes. Sometimes I found Seraikis wearing Kurta, Lungi & Pagri and sometimes I found Seraikis wearing Sindhi Topi & Sindhi Ajrak. Many Seraiki Balochis & Seraiki Pathans wear their own original cultural dress.
And about architecture, I also found that there are also differences. Multani Architecture is different, Sindhi-Seraiki Architecture is different and Seraiki Balochis and Seraikis Pathans live in their own original architectural homes.
I think Punjabi and Sindhi is a race but Seraiki is not a race, only a language. Because they don't have their own cultural clothes, architecture etc.
As far as architecture is concerned Multani style kaashi (tiles designs used on many sufi shrines) is different and its the variation that are found in Sindh. Multan's Kashi designs remained popular in Sindh since centuries. Shah Latif traveled to Multan for buying Kashi tiles for his great grandfather Shah Abdul Karim's tomb.
The ajrak patterns are different in saraiki region as well. Blue / purple color dominates there alongwith traditional red / maroon color popular in Sindh. Multani embroidery is definitely different from Sindhi Gajj, etc.
The variety and similarities with Sindhi, Baloch and Punjabi cultures doesn't mean that they didn't get their own traditional clothes, folklore and architecture. The fact is the region by in centre and on main route got all these cultural affects.
I'm not sure about traditional dress code but Saraikis have a quite distinct embroidery style in women's clothing. As far as my knowledge goes, the mirror work from that part of Pakistan is quite famous and pretty unique too.
Saraiki indeed is a very sweet language. I'm Punjabi but I think I would probably be able to understand it most of it (depending on how fast the person speaks lol). It does feel like Sindhi meets Punjabi but I'm sure the language has a rich history and unique identity of its own.
Do Saraikis also use the word 'saeen' as a way of showing respect?
Yes, I myself a Seraiki and Seraikis use the words 'Baba' & 'Saeen' to show respect.
I'm not sure about traditional dress code but Saraikis have a quite distinct embroidery style in women's clothing. As far as my knowledge goes, the mirror work from that part of Pakistan is quite famous and pretty unique too.
Saraiki indeed is a very sweet language. I'm Punjabi but I think I would probably be able to understand it most of it (depending on how fast the person speaks lol). It does feel like Sindhi meets Punjabi but I'm sure the language has a rich history and unique identity of its own.
Do Saraikis also use the word 'saeen' as a way of showing respect?
One more thing, Punjabi don't have any relation with Sindhis. I can without doubt say that Seraikis got their roots with Sindhis, not Punjabis. I have travelled both in Punjab and Sindh. And I found the Culture and physical appearance of Seraikis matching with Sindhis, not Punjabis.
One more thing, Punjabi don't have any relation with Sindhis. I can without doubt say that Seraikis got their roots with Sindhis, not Punjabis. I have travelled both in Punjab and Sindh. And I found the Culture and physical appearance of Seraikis matching with Sindhis, not Punjabis.
On on side of the Seraiki belt is Punjab and on the other side Sindh therefore there would be similarities with both cultures. The similarities in culture could be due to nomadic behavior in desert areas as well as feudalism.
. I wish it was easier to find people to help me learn/resources to learn from. So far I’ve been watching telefilms on YouTube hahaha. Thankfully it’s quite similar to Punjabi and Hindi, so I understand quite a good bit of it. I think I’ll post some Saraiki muhaware in one of the topics here now lol