Pakistan / DATE IDEA

Urdu poetry in translation.

Choose a short Urdu poem in translation and take turns reading the translation aloud to explore its rhythm.

01 / PAKISTAN

Go at your own pace.

Pakistan inspires a date full of color, tea and stories. You can try these ideas at home without needing access to specific places.

02 / HOW TO DO IT

Choose a short Urdu poem in translation and take turns reading the translation aloud to explore its rhythm.
Credit the poet and translator alongside the text.
Only look for background information after reading.

Can't find a collection? Ask the library for a collection of South Asian poetry.

01 / Pakistan

Look at examples of Pakistani truck art and each design a colourful card for the other with patterns and a personal message.

02 / Pakistan

Make two small cups of chai at home with different proportions of tea, milk and spices, and compare their aromas together.

03 / Pakistan

Look at a museum object or textile from Pakistan and each draw a small pattern you would put on a new object.