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Cultural Presentation- pakistan

Cultural Presentation- pakistan. Kennedy Lugar-Youth Exchange and Study . A Presentation By Farah S.Kamal –Project Director YES, iEARN - Pakistan . Feature of Pakistani Culture. YES History Pakistani Values and Culture Why Host Pakistani Teens. Agenda. KL-YES Pakistan. www.iearnpk.org.

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Cultural Presentation- pakistan

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  1. Cultural Presentation-pakistan Kennedy Lugar-Youth Exchange and Study

  2. A Presentation By Farah S.Kamal –Project Director YES, iEARN- Pakistan Feature of Pakistani Culture

  3. YES History Pakistani Values and Culture Why Host Pakistani Teens.. Agenda

  4. KL-YES Pakistan

  5. www.iearnpk.org International Education and Resource Network-Pakistan(a project of Society for International Education)

  6. Recruited, prepared 8 groups, so far. Now ready for the 9th 108 students Implemented in Pakistan since 2003 By iEARn PKby

  7. iEARN YES Data

  8. YES Experience Students from all over Pakistan from Public, Private , Community and Trust Schools as well as individual applicants. Female students, physically disabled and students from Public Schools, underpriviliged communities are specially encouraged to apply.

  9. YES Program Funder U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Youth Programs Division

  10. The Big Picture

  11. “There are no better ambassadors for American values than Americans themselves, and student exchange programs have proven to be an effective tool in reaching out to the next generation of leaders.” –Senator Edward Kennedy (MA) “I can think of no more valuable asset to our country than the friendship of future world leaders who have been educated here.” – Secretary of State Colin Powell

  12. Program Goal Provide scholarships to help restore mutual respect and appreciation between America and predominantly Muslim countries.

  13. Part of Indian Subcontinent Colonized by British prior to 1947 Independent nation came into existence on 14th August 1947 4 provinces Follows moderate Islamic practices Run by a people elected democratic government Insight into pakistani culture

  14. Hospitality Beauty Diversity of ethnics Spectacular landscape Bounty of nature A unique blend of modern developed and traditional world Nation can be described by its

  15. Aspects of Culture

  16. Significant Feature of Culture • Celebrations • Greetings • Beliefs About Hospitality • Role of Family • Food and Eating • Attitudes About Personal space and privacy

  17. Celebrations and Occasions rights and rituals Happy • Ramadan and Eids • Independence Day • Family weddings • Birthdays**** • Births of Prophets, sufis and saints Mournings: • Moharram • Deaths of Prophets, sufis and saints

  18. Greetings • Saying Assalam O Alykum (gods blessings be upon you). • Youngers say salam first • Elders putting palms over the heads of younger ones and blessing them • Handshaking and hugging only same sex • Not laughing in a louder voice in the presence of elders. • Avoiding direct eye contact with elders • Keeping the heads and eyes lowered in front of elders.

  19. Belief About Hospitality/Socialising • Basically a segregated culture • Guests are welcome anytime , and considered blessings • Host go out of way to make guests comfortable • Guests do not contribute to chores, just sit and enjoy • Impolite for guests to help themselves to food without being invited • Live in guests and frequent family visits and gatherings , parties and feasts are very common • Unannounced guests are welcomed too with all the protocols.

  20. Role of Family • Extended family systems • Family very caring and provide economic support to each other. • Collective decisions about major aspects of life (marriage, career etc.) • Mostly men dominated being the one whose prime responsibility is family’s wellbeing. • Going against family is a major social offense. • Every family/clan has their own rules and norms.

  21. Food and Eating • Eating together at least one meal in day. • Meal times are social time • Meat from animals killed in certain way as described in religion--- the Halal meat • Pork and alcohol areprohibited by religion. • Food is generally very spicy and aromatic. • People eat by hands and also with cutlery • Fast food like pizza and burgers are popular among kids. • Staple is eaten more in quantity.

  22. Attitudes about Personal Space and Privacy • Teenagers and young adults are not given much privacy--- most of their business is entire family’s business. • Children are expected to respect adult privacy strictly– no interference. • Guests are expected to respect the privacy of the hosts---important for yes students. • Blood and close relatives and friends get different protocol • Most children share rooms with other siblings or same sex • Most YES kids come from congested urban living environments, some from villages up Northern Pakistan.

  23. What can be the factors shaping the Pakistani culture!!!!! • Religion • Family • Keeping up with the modern age developments • Fear of loosing identity-deep rooted cultural norms and practices • Social conflict between primary and secondary groups

  24. They are truly curious and enthusiastic about exploring American culture, lifestyle and are looking forward to the most exciting year of their life as majority of the students cannot even think of or afford travelling. Why hosting a pakistani students is a great experience

  25. Pakistani kids have never been exposed to or have any addiction to use of controlled substances including alcohol, drugs and smoking, you will not have to deal with any such issues Why hosting a pakistani students is a great experience

  26. Pakistan teenagers live quiet protected lives, they are used to obeying their elders and parents and get along extremely well with extended families and elderly people. They do not confront or argue, generally extremely friendly , helps around the house and ever ready to make new friend. Why hosting a pakistani students is a great experience

  27. Over the years Pakistani exchange students have a record of great academic performance in School, they get on honor roll, receive gold medals, awards and always outstanding in sports and other school activities, anyone can be proud to be their family for a year. Why hosting a pakistani students is a great experience

  28. Pakistani students are from a country rich in colorful cultural heritage, great culinary arts, lovely handicrafts and beautiful outfit. Your Pakistani exchange student will be great people to present something unique to your family at all important occasion. Why hosting a pakistani students is a great experience

  29. Pakistani teenagers will not get into any personal relationship like boyfriends. girlfriends and sexual relationships due to cultural and religious restrictions, you will have less issues to handle having them in the family and community. Why hosting a pakistani students is a great experience

  30. English is the second official language of Pakistan, all Pakistani students speak and communicate in English very fluently. You will not have any challenge in smooth communication. Why hosting a pakistani students is a great experience

  31. All Pakistani students upon their return to Pakistan work on projects for community improvement projects making difference to millions of lives. They are only able to do so using the skills and knowledge they acquire on exchange. Why hosting a pakistani students is a great experience

  32. Find YES Alumni on the facebook http://www.facebook.com/yesalumnipakistan If you host student, you will make difference to thousands of lives and hundreds of communities of pakistan

  33. Qs and Comments!!!!!

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