Sindhi folklore


Sindhi folklore is a rich cultural tradition that has evolved in Sindh over centuries. The region is abundant in folklore, expressed in diverse forms and vibrant colors, ranging from the well-known tales of Watayo Faqir and the legend of Moriro to the epic poetry of Dodo Chanesar and the heroic story of Umar Marvi. Sindhi folklore stands out among the region's traditions, particularly with the love story of Sassui, who longs for her lover Punhu, a tale sung and cherished in every Sindhi house. Other notable stories include the legend of Umar Marui and the tale of Suhuni Mehar.
Sindhi folk singers and women play a crucial role in preserving and transmitting these folktales. They passionately sing the stories of Sindh in every village, keeping the folklore alive through their music. File:Mural of Laila and Majnun in the tomb of Sobdar Jamali in Sindh, which collapsed in 2010.jpg|thumb|Mural of the folktale of Laila and Majnun in the tomb of Sobdar Jamali in Sindh, which collapsed in 2010

Details

Sindhi folklore has been compiled in a series of forty volumes under Sindhi Adabi Board's project of Folklore and Literature. This valuable project was accomplished by noted Sindhi scholar Dr.Nabi Bux Baloch.
The organization has published Sindhi folklore, poetry, lexicography, archaeology and original literary works. These works have included anthologies of poetry works of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, Sachal Sarmast, Chen Rai Sami, Khalifo Nabi Bux Laghari, Miyoon Shah Inayat, Hamal Khan Laghari, Talib-ul-Mola and other mystic poets of Sindh.
The Board has published translations of selected works, manuscripts and other writings from world literature into the Sindhi language.
The material for the project has been collected both from the oral traditions village folks and the written record. This folklore series deals with diverse segments Sindhi folklore and literature, e.g., fables and fairy tales, pseudo-historical romances, folk-poetry, folk songs, proverbs, and riddles. These thirty volumes include:
  1. Sarmad Sindhi
  2. Madahun ain Manajatun
  3. Munaqiba
  4. Mu'jiza
  5. Maulud
  6. Tiha akhariyun or Siharfi
  7. Bait
  8. Waqi ati baita
  9. Nar ja baita
  10. Lok Geet
  11. Lok Kahaniyun
  12. Ishqia dastan
  13. Moriro ain Mangarmachh
  14. Lilan Chanesar
  15. Umar Marui
  16. Momal Rano
  17. Noori Jam Tamachi
  18. Sassui Punhun
  19. Rites and rituals, ceremonies and superstitions
  20. Dodo Chanesar
  21. Jung Namo
  22. Sindhi Riddles
  23. Geecha
  24. Sohni Mehar
  25. Doar
  26. Doro
  27. Sehra ain Lada