Foreigners, or Goras (becharay non-goras) as we like to call them all, have been coming to Pakistan for a very long time:
And taking in life as a pukka desi
But with changing times, the mainstream media – international, as well as local – has created this image of Pakistan as a brutal, war torn, savaged country where life is on a standstill. Thanks to the internet, and alternative platforms (much like MangoBaaz itself), people are now becoming aware of how vibrant Pakistan actually is.
This is why anyone who visits Pakistan is taken aback by the hospitable, loving, compassionate, kind and mad fun people that we are.
Here is a compilation of when the firangis are on the loose, here in the land of the pure:
They come for the spiritual journey
Like this guy in front of a charas (hashish) store in the 1960s (haww haii).
And stay for the culture
Sadly, basant related tourism is a thing of the past.
But there are many other “cultural” reasons foreigners visit our beautiful land. Like our embroidery, done by women using only their hands:
Source: Amy Meyer
Source: Voice Pakistan
Pakistani food is also a MAJOR attraction
After all, Pakistani hospitality is best expressed through food 🙂
Of course, when you add Pakistani people to the mix, it is a whole lot better
Source: Sue Lambton
Actually, the people of Pakistan are really special
Because we are all very loving
And fun
And beautiful
They always marvel at the stunning visuals Pakistan has in store
The are intrigued by everything Pakistan has to offer
The good
And… not so good
Via: Tumblr
To make sure they don’t take back memories like this, you need to make sure you don’t create opportunities for memories like this.
The vibrant hustle and bustle of our cities is extremely infectious
Source: Nikita Singla via: Daw
And Pakistan’s culture, beauty and the sun makes them fall in eternal love with it
Source: Sophee Smiles
Making them never want to leave, ever.
