It is like having a mask on your face and it is very difficult to get that mask off. You cannot just randomly photograph someone at a public place as well. So we start a conversation with someone, spend some time with them till they open up and share their stories. There is also the language barrier as the older generation has difficulty understanding English and do not know what Humans of Tehran is about.
We do not know each other. My experience of travelling in Iraq was very nice. People would often be camera shy. I always felt like only the Iranians took hospitality seriously other than in India, where they treat guests like god. But I have experienced the same in all of South Asia.
This is my first visit to Pakistan and I have a lot of things in mind right now. I am so excited. I do have some Pakistani stories but I want to visit again to collect more stories which is why I am thinking about taking Urdu classes in Tehran.
Language is a big barrier, especially when you are trying to explain the purpose of your photography to someone who does not speak the same language. It is sad that we Iranians fly over Pakistan while travelling to India or southeast Asian countries and Pakistanis fly over Iran while travelling to Turkey and other western countries but the citizens of both do not visit the other country. The visits are limited to religious tourism.
Originally published in Dawn, April 13th, Dawn caught up with the year-old in Rawalpindi as he travels across the country. This is your first time in Pakistan.
How has your experience been so far? Related: Looking back at Karachi's Irani cafe culture I must say most people in Iran do not know much about Pakistan though both countries share so much history and culture.
What do you think of Pakistan-Iran relations? Twitter Share. Facebook Count. Closed 18 comments. Popular Newest Oldest. Apr 13, pm. We don't really like people saying they like India. It has been covertly taught to us before we become conscious of self by oblique references and then overtly through references and statements in the media and interactions in society after we gain consciousness. Even less if foreigners they say they like India more.
Still, we should be hospitable to our guests from abroad. Recommend 0. RiazUllah Baig. Wandering soul! Pakistan and Iran are estranged brothers.
Lack of warmth on both sides on government level. I wish there is a lot of people to people interaction. Most of Pakistani families having historical back ground from Iran. My grand fathers were migrated from Isfahan to Gilgit What history do Iranians and Pakistanis share?
SYED H. The lowest class of Persian people are unskilled workers and unemployed people. Persians celebrate many important holidays, including the Persian New Year, which is known as Noruz. These holidays are a time when many people gather to enjoy local Persian foods, most commonly dishes featuring lamb, rice, vegetables, and spices. Today, most Persians live in Iran. However, not all Iranians are Persian. There are additional ethnic and tribal groups that reside in modern Iran, including the Azeri and Kurdish people.
Instead, populations of Persians can be found in other nations including Tajikistan , Uzbekistan , Afghanistan , and Persian Gulf states. Persian Countries Show Source. Persian language.
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