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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Sindhi Saqafat, a day of unity and celebration for |
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the people of Pakistan's Sindh province and members of the Sindhi |
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diaspora, is taking place on December 3, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, The festival, which is also known as Sindhi Cultural |
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Day, provides an opportunity for Sindhi people to showcase their |
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centuries-old culture and to convey a message of peace and love to |
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the world; and |
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WHEREAS, Since first being observed on December 6, 2009, the |
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festival has grown in popularity, and it is now celebrated in every |
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major city of Sindh and in many other areas across the globe; on |
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this occasion, revelers don traditional attire, including printed |
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shawls known as ajrak and caps known as topi, items that are also |
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exchanged as gifts at ceremonies held during the day; and |
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WHEREAS, Sindhi political, social, and religious |
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organizations host a variety of activities throughout Sindhi |
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Saqafat, including poetry and literary readings, musical concerts, |
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theatrical performances, seminars, rallies, debates, and bonfire |
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gatherings called mach kachehri; at the largest assemblies that |
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occur during Sindhi Saqafat, famous Sindhi singers perform |
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well-known tunes such as "Jeay Sindh Jeay-Sindh Wara Jean," the |
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Sindhi national song, as crowds dance jubilantly; and |
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WHEREAS, Sindhi Saqafat is a festive and joyful occasion for |
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the global Sindhi community, whose members share a deep sense of |
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pride in their culture, history, and heritage, and it is indeed |
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fitting to acknowledge the significance of the event for those of |
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Sindhi descent who reside in our state and nation; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate Sindhi Saqafat 2023 and extend |
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sincere best wishes to those throughout the State of Texas who are |
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participating in the observance. |