look at our future through my eyes. YEAR 2405. somewhere in India in a museum Son: Dad what is the meaning of my surname, it is written here in this plate also. Dad: Dear this surname originated in early 18th century somewhere in Kashmir. Son: Where is Kashmir? Dad: It is now in Pakistan renamed zalilistan. Son: Are we Kashmir too? Dad: No. Our ancients were. They migrated to different parts of the country, married outside their community, restricted the use of kashmiri language especially with their children. Son: Dad! what type of dress they have worn in this pic. Dad: It was called mmmm mmm, oh I m not getting the name. smthing like prawn it sounds. p p pr ph. Ah! I got it pheran it is. They usually used to wore it in winters. Son: Dad, wht else do u know abt them? Dad: Mmmm. Kashmiris had a tangible culture. they were open to changes, were known for their cuisines.They possessed great intellectuals also, but lacked unity and zest for their own culture. son: so wht happened to them dad?. Dad: The culture got extinct. The boy looked with open eyes towards his dad. But hw do u know so much abt them Dad? I m a scholar dear. I had done a research in Extinct cultures and communities, thats why. Dad: Oh cmmon dear, we shld leave now. its getting late. mommy must b waiting. And they started moving towards the exit Son again in a surprising low voice: Dont they exist anymore? Dad: sadly No.
Posted on: Mon, 28 Jul 2014 17:26:56 +0000