I just want to know, how come Turks, Arabs, Persians and ever Afghani brides dress the same, but Pakistani brides dress like Hindu and Sikhs? And when it comes to the wedding itself they all have somethings in common but not Pakistani. I just wanted to know that, thats all.
Are you sure about the Persian brides? Every picture I've seen (albeit a grand total of three) shows Persian brides in western style white dresses.
Recently I saw the wedding pictures of my Iranian friend's sister, and both her and her (Iranian) groom were dressed in western-style wedding gear.
Yeah thats what I mean, Turks, Arabs, Persians and Afghanis all dress in western wear.
Most people probably dressed for their wedding in traditional gear until they forgot their own traditions. I know that in much of the western world the white lace dress was not prevalent until the beginning of this century and it has just taken over in much of the world.
The truth is, white is not a good colour for many women and the white wedding dress is a product of the waste culture - where you can afford to spend a fortune on something you will never use again.
I suppose in parts of the world where the traditional culture managed to resist change for whatever reason the bridal wear has remained as it was.
White has symbolism for the catholic church - purity, virginity, whatever. In oriental cultures white represents emptiness and loss. Islamically speaking I don't think there is any link of either type. The ironic thing is that in a culture whare there is a dramatic reduction of virginity the white dress is more popular than ever!
Bright colours, at least in the orient, signify joy and celebration. Virginity is usually a given, not something that needs to be advertised to the world.
And let's face it, our clothes are much more beautiful, suit both men and women much better than the standard western gear, can be re-used and are definitely individual and one of a kind.
Okay, maybe it's a silly question, but why do Turks, Arabs & Persians dress in western clothes for weddings?
Pakistanis wear clothes similar to those of hindus and sikhs because it is the way in which our ancestors have dressed at weddings for centuries - but I'm sure that the western wedding dress style isn't that long-established in Turkey, Iran and the Arab world.
I agree with you guys, this type of dressing hasnt been around. I’m a Arab, Yemeni and my mother’s dress was red. And Yemeni’s used to dress just like desi’s and so did most gulf arabs. But lately everyones been acting so westernized. But as for me I perfer the desi dress better.
http://www3.pak.org/gupshup/smilies/smile.gif
.
I just wanted to ask thats it
A Afghani friend of mine got engaged last year, i was really shocked to see what she wore for her engagment. She has lived in Karachi all her youth, and she was wearing a very exposing western style dress in her engagement…and so did her sisters and cousins etc. I got really confused becuz normally she is like a normal Paki+Afghani girl…I just couldn’t ask her anything that where did this culture come from.
Its not just arabs, persians and afghans who wear western clothing at their weddings..so do chinese, japanese etc. The only difference is that they incorporate their cultural dresses into the wedding as well. Chinese brides, for example, change into a red chinese dress at the reception(after the ceremony)
Nothing against wedding ceremonies in other cultures but just look at how much more beautiful Pakistani weddings are (never mind the expense
http://www3.pak.org/gupshup/smilies/biggrin.gif
) We need to stick to our traditions in that aspect atleast, in my opinion.
I mean, who wouldn’t want to get married in our gorgoeous clothes!
“Nothing Important Happened Today”
hmm..i dont care how brides or grooms are dressed in pakistani or other cultures…but i am more concerned about why dont ppl keep “kaddu ka halwa” (pumpkin pie) for dinners in their weddings???
http://www3.pak.org/gupshup/smilies/smooth.gif
i know my question is way outta track, but dont deny its imprtance
http://www3.pak.org/gupshup/smilies/tongue.gif
kaddu khao jaan banayo!
[This message has been edited by pumpkin (edited December 03, 2001).]
Yum I agree with you pumpkin pie is utterly scrumptious, I told my mom once that they should serve at weddings and she said, “pagel vast majority of the people don’t like kaddu”…it’s a conspiracy pumpkin… although I think your idea might become rather trendy and i agree its a good dessert.
As for the brides how come they always grumble about their makeup after the wedding yet never seem to say anything while it’s being caked on? This may sound rather cheesy but I think the makeup should be premeditated so when the time comes the bride has a game plan in regards to her makeup and doesn’t have to constantly wipe her face as the makeup melts or be repentant about it and horrified by the pictures.
============================
Pakistani brides don’t dress like hindu and sikhs…(emm ok maybe some do)…I think it’s more like hindu/sikh brides dress like pakistanies
http://www3.pak.org/gupshup/smilies/tongue.gif
If u meant shalwar kamiz that’s not a hindu dress…'n the big frock plus the tight pajama thingy is mughal dress 'n mughals were muslims not hindu or sikh…'n the other dresses langha etc r also not hindu/sikh dresses…
Saries r the only hindu/sikh dress…'n I don’t think many brides wear that…
The signs of a hypocrite are three: when he speaks he lies, when he promises he breaks it, and when entrusted he betrays his trust.
-The Holy Prophet Muhammad,(PBUH)
I am American and I have seen many pictures of Pakistani brides..They clothes are amazing. Very beautiful ladies..I have been thinking of buying a similar style for my wedding when it should come.
I am also foreign and I totally agree with you. The clothes of pakistani brides are really wonderfull. Actually, whenever I see a pakistani’s photo firstly her or his traditional dress atracts me…
[quote]
Originally posted by Majestic:
I just want to know, how come Turks, Arabs, Persians and ever Afghani brides dress the same, but Pakistani brides dress like Hindu and Sikhs? And when it comes to the wedding itself they all have somethings in common but not Pakistani. I just wanted to know that, thats all.
[/quote]
**Pakistani brides are following their own traditions and values, and Pakistani bride can be identified in hundreds of brides.
And the effect of mughal period can be seen every part of mughal empire. The founder of this great empire was "Zaheer-ud-din Muhammed Babar".**
[This message has been edited by cool down (edited December 13, 2001).]
who says salwar kameez has mughal origin? it is older than not only mughals but even islam. it is said to be related to entry of kushan tribes in india which was a tribe out of sakas in 4-5th century. coins of samudragupta, chnadragupta etc. have king wearing long coat and trousers representing either kushan lineage or influence.
[quote]
Originally posted by ZZ:
who says salwar kameez has mughal origin? .
[/quote]
nobody
Pakistani brides are following their own traditions.
Pakistan has been the breeding ground for one of the oldest civilizations of the world - the Indus Valley Civilization.
Pakistan’s culture has evolved into a mixture of both ancient and modern civilizations. Regarded as one of the cradles of civilization in pre-historic times, today its importance lies in being one of the most geographically strategic places linking the Arab and Asian cultures and a trading gate way to Afghanistan, Iran and the Central Asian states.
Source: http://tamir.com.pk/ind-hist.htm
[quote]
Originally posted by ZZ:
who says salwar kameez has mughal origin? it is older than not only mughals but even islam. it is said to be related to entry of kushan tribes in india which was a tribe out of sakas in 4-5th century. coins of samudragupta, chnadragupta etc. have king wearing long coat and trousers representing either kushan lineage or influence.
[/quote]
ZZ do you know Kushan tribes belong to Pakistan. They came from central asia.
They had permanently settled down in the areas of Pakistan in large numbers and continued to be governed by their princes who merely extended allegiance to the Kushan kings.This is proved by the Sue Vihara inscription in the Bahawalpur Division which is dated in the regnal year of Kanishka 11(89 A.D.
The Kushans, had their dominions on both sides of the Hindu Kush i.e., extending up to and including parts of Turkistan in the north-west, embracing the whole of modern Afghanistan, and in the east the entire Pakistan and parts of Indian Punjab.
their Capital was Purushapura (Peshawar).
[quote]
Originally posted by ZZ:
who says salwar kameez has mughal origin? it is older than not only mughals but even islam. it is said to be related to entry of kushan tribes in india which was a tribe out of sakas in 4-5th century. coins of samudragupta, chnadragupta etc. have king wearing long coat and trousers representing either kushan lineage or influence.
[/quote]
hmmm... I wonder if "Kushan,' which we use to describe a sort of arm rest (not pillow, mind you) had its origins here also.