2/ 🧵 There are separate roles for men and women. Men are often regarded as the head of the family with extended family living together under one roof. They make important decisions and exert their authority. In the majority of houses, the eldest man in the family is the leader, as Pakistan is a patriarchal society. Women normally focus on domestic chores and caring for the family.
3/ 🧵 Most marriages are arranged within families with the consent of elders but this is changing with time. Marriages are the time to celebrate the union of two families which lasts for more than 10 days of celebrations and rituals. However, there is a most unfavorable cultural norm of giving dowery to the girl by her parents which is a burden for them, especially for lower-class and middle-class families.
4/ 🧵 Pakistani cuisine consists of hundreds of mouth-watering and unique dishes from all over the country as it is home to a multi-ethnic population along with its varied climates and geographical environments. There are 4 and 5-star hotels and roadside restaurants too, which offer a wide array of regional cuisine. The halal principle is followed because the majority of people are Muslims here. Pakistani food is also famous for its adaptability and fusion with foreign recipes giving it a unique touch.
2/ 🧵 There are separate roles for men and women. Men are often regarded as the head of the family with extended family living together under one roof. They make important decisions and exert their authority. In the majority of houses, the eldest man in the family is the leader, as Pakistan is a patriarchal society. Women normally focus on domestic chores and caring for the family.
3/ 🧵 Most marriages are arranged within families with the consent of elders but this is changing with time. Marriages are the time to celebrate the union of two families which lasts for more than 10 days of celebrations and rituals. However, there is a most unfavorable cultural norm of giving dowery to the girl by her parents which is a burden for them, especially for lower-class and middle-class families.
4/ 🧵 Pakistani cuisine consists of hundreds of mouth-watering and unique dishes from all over the country as it is home to a multi-ethnic population along with its varied climates and geographical environments. There are 4 and 5-star hotels and roadside restaurants too, which offer a wide array of regional cuisine. The halal principle is followed because the majority of people are Muslims here. Pakistani food is also famous for its adaptability and fusion with foreign recipes giving it a unique touch.
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