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The Sindhi Association of North America (SANA) brought a lively taste of South Asian heritage to Texas this weekend as families from across Dallas-Fort Worth gathered to celebrate Sindhi Cultural Day.
Inside a crowded community hall, what took place was more than just a cultural event — it was a powerful reaffirmation of identity for a diaspora thousands of miles away from its homeland.
Prominent guests included Texas State Representative Salman Bhojani, Farhan Ahmed, Vice Consul at the Pakistani Consulate in Houston, SANA’s Central Vice President Asghar Pathan, Central General Secretary Asad Shaikh, along with several community leaders who elevated the occasion.
During his speech, Rep Bhojani described Sindh’s culture as “a living symbol of peace, love, and tolerance,” emphasizing Dallas’s support for this rich legacy by coming together in large numbers. Vice Consul Farhan Ahmed highlighted that the Sindhi cap (topi) and ajrak are more than clothing—they are symbols of Pakistan’s cultural identity. He also said celebrating Sindhi Cultural Day helps project a positive image of Pakistan globally.
SANA leaders, Asghar Pathan and Asad Shaikh, stressed that Sindhis carry their traditions with them wherever they go, calling these customs their pride and inheritance. Other speakers shared that Sindh is more than a geographical area; it’s a civilization rooted in human dignity, poetry, music, and centuries of peaceful coexistence. Ajrak, topi, literature, and folk arts serve as living proof of a culture that refuses to fade away.
Amir Memon, President of SANA Dallas, skillfully guided the program, while Suhail Khaskheli, Sarfaraz Abbasi, Shehryar Arshad, Ghulam Nabi Kalwar, Imran Pirzada, Muhammad Shafi, and Fahad Junejo welcomed guests adorned with traditional ajraks and caps.
Among the attendees were notable Pakistani-American community members, such as Barkat Basria, Democratic candidate Sofia Anwar, and Nadeem Akhtar from Pak Pack Group.
One corner of the hall displayed handcrafted Sindhi artwork, while children performed with contagious joy, creating an emotional bridge between generations. Many in the crowd remarked that, momentarily, Dallas felt like Hyderabad, Tando Allahyar, Larkana, or Khairpur — places where identity is woven into everyday life and culture is something truly lived, not just shown.
The evening wrapped up with the traditional “Ho Jamalo” dance, with women, men, youth, and children forming a circle to celebrate not only their history but also the resilience of a culture that continues to be proudly carried across continents.
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