Sharing how we celebrated Pakistan’s Independence Day in Canada through a small celebration at home and then in the City Hall. Continue reading Celebrating Pakistan’s Independence Day in Calgary
Video: Lala Celebrates Jashan-e-Azadi
Watch how lala celebrates Pakistan’s Independence Day with his friend Bilqees. This video is very special for me because my 4-year-old daughter wanted to play a more active role and decided to impersonate Bilqees. I loved her enthusiasm to celebrate the ocassion. So while this may be childish and immature, it’s definitely from the heart!Continue reading Video: Lala Celebrates Jashan-e-Azadi
The Tale of Two Pakistani Princesses: “Bin Roye” with my four-year-old
I wrote about watching “Bin Roye” last week and how I loved the experience. The review was quite popular and it was great to know that so many people shared my emotions and excitement about the movie. I downloaded the songs from iTunes to listen to at home and my four-year-old daughter and I didContinue reading The Tale of Two Pakistani Princesses: “Bin Roye” with my four-year-old
My Urdu Story: Sharing How I Developed My Love of Urdu
Sharing my Urdu story today and how I got my love of Urdu through my family, my life experiences and the heritage I was lucky to have. Continue reading My Urdu Story: Sharing How I Developed My Love of Urdu
Urdu Tea Time!
“Chai” (tea) has a special place in any urdu household. Growing up at my parent’s house, tea would always be ready every day exactly at 4pm. This was the time the grownups would be getting up from their afternoon naps called “kehloolas”. So tea was just what they needed to feel fresh again. Tea isContinue reading Urdu Tea Time!
Welcome to my blog!
Khushamdaid! Welcome to my blog. We’re a Pakistani-Canadian family. Follow our Urdu adventures as we live, love and laugh as a bilingual, multicultural, immigrant family in beautiful Alberta. Some of my writings will be nostalgic as I miss my country of birth: Pakistan. But also optimistic as we create a unique space with our Pakistani/UrduContinue reading Welcome to my blog!