The two-day Thar Festival was organised with the joint efforts of Besant Hall & SITCO. A panel discussion earlier explored Thar’s rich traditions, music, dance, and indigenous instruments. Noor Ahmed Janjhi highlighted Thari culture’s deep roots in peace and tolerance. Bharumal Amrani presented a study on Thar’s traditional footprint trackers (“peri”) Khalid Kunbhar spoke on tattooing traditions among Sindh’s Hindu tribes and fading cultural identities. Atta Chaniho recited Shah Latif’s poetry, promoting “Latifian” philosophy on justice and the marginalized. The festival concluded with a vibrant musical evening showcasing Thari folk music, Rajasthani and rasoora dances, and a mesmerizing boreendo performance.
