Sights and Sounds of Pakistan: Lahore-Last Part

Sights and Sounds of Pakistan: Lahore-Last Part

During the Sikh’s rule, Lahore was ruthlessly robbed of its beauty and all precious stones and artifacts from the Mughal buildings were plundered and taken to Amritsar for the construction of the Golden Temple. The British annexed it into the British hold
in 1849 and transferred to the British Empire in 1857.

Lahore the second largest city in Pakistan and the provincial metropolis of Punjab, besides its rich history is perhaps the only city in Pakistan where so many historical imprints can be found and visited. It may not be wrong to say that Lahore is the "Show-Window"
of the pre-Muslim era, erstwhile Mughal and British Empires, besides a modern fast developing city.

Unfortunately, the once beautiful and elegant Lahore was brutally mauled and plundered by a number of rulers after the decline of the Mughal Empire. But despite everything, it never lost its glory, majestic outlook and traditional grandeur. Seeing believes,
especially during the spring, when Lahore wears the colourful cloak of beautiful flowers.

The People of Lahore: Undoubtedly, the most warm hearted, loving, lively and jolly of all, the indigenous Lahorites are treating to be with. Friends of friends and people with open arms ready to receive any guest at any time of the hour. Simple and open
always willing to help each other. Their weak point? – Food and lots of food, besides fun and laughter. In fact the world "Khaba" instead of mere "khana" takes it roots from Lahore. You will find people drinking the extra ordinary large glass of "Lassi" in
one gulp.

The real taste of food of Lahore can be tasted in the recently established three
Food Streets in the older section of Lahore city. These venues remain opened throughout the night, from 6 pm to 8 am next day serving hot and sizzling specialties of Lahore, though food from other provinces can also be found now.

Despite the Lahori food being very spicy and oily, one wishes to eat again and again. In fact the Food Streets (one in Gawalmandi, the second in Old Anarkali (off the Mall Road ) and the third in the Walled City have become the prime source of all specialties
of Lahore and even other cities. Now Lahorites treat their guests, especially from outside Lahore in the Food Streets rather than anywhere else.

As for fun, give a chance to smile and Lahorites will burst into wide laughter. On holidays they are found everywhere – from gardens to playground, from cinema halls to theatres, from streets to bazaars and markets. even they would travel 20-30 kilometers
out of town to the Wagha border post (between India and Pakistan) to enthusiastically witness the flag lowering ceremony by the guards on both sides. They would chant slogans of Pakistan Zindabad (long live Pakistan) that reverberate the surroundings.

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Posted by Naveed A Bari on May 14 2012. Filed under Pakistan. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry