Balochistani culture contradicts the common notion of it. Although Balochistan is a land of barren lands, deserts, and mountains, Baloch culture is steeped in culture, art, and crafts. Balochi embroidery is one of the most popular art and crafts made by women. Baluchistan is also known for its tribes and festivals. Another unique feature of Baloch culture is the storytelling tradition. Poets and storytellers are highly regarded in Baloch culture.
Lifestyle:
Like all other provinces of Pakistan the shalwar kameez national dress with unique additions and modifications is worn by the Baloch tradition. People dress very well and in the same way in all nations. Turban is a typical Bloch men’s hat with wide open shalwar and long knee-length shirts. The women’s dress consists of a shirt with a large pocket and embroidery with the function of a round mirror on the front. A large Dupatta / Chaddar is taken to cover the head and shoulders.
Festivals:
Both religious and social festivals are celebrated by the Baloch people. Religious festivals are similar to national events such as Eid-ul-Azha and Eid-ul-Fiter. These religious ceremonies are celebrated by decorating houses wearing new clothes for cooking special dishes. Baloch culture is full of many community festivals such as the Sibi festival with traditional music, traditional dances, handicrafts, cattle shows and many other fun activities that reflect the colorful side of the Baloch people. Buzkashi is another festival that shows the development of the ingenuity and bravery of the people of Baloch. It is celebrated on the backs of horses by two groups using their skills to snatch a goat from each other.
Music:
Baloch culture is rich in dance and folk music. Popular Baloch traditional wedding songs are Nazenk and Salonk. The most widely used musical instruments are the flute, which is known locally as Nal, Tamboora and Soroz. The traditional folk dance of Baloch is known as Dochaap. The women also moved in circles and clapped their hands from time to time. Other dances include Lewa, Latti and Hambo.
Food and Cuisine:
The Baloch people usually eat breakfast and dinner. Men and women are often separated. Wheat, sorghum and rice are part of the Baloch diet. Meat is also an important component; “Sajji” is a popular dish. Sajji is a knife-eaten food other than what the Baloch people usually eat by hand. Milk, butter and vegetables are also part of Baloch's diet.
