Italian Consul General, Wife Enjoy Trip To Umerkot, Tharparkar

WEB DESK: Undoubtedly, the attraction of Sindh province is well known to enchant the people. The fragrance of the soil and the captivating colors of culture, compel the big names of the world to visit different sites. 

Considering Umerkot, a number of fairytales including Omar Marvi are affix with this city.

It is also the birthplace of the Mughal emperor Jalaluddin Akbar.

While many Sufis were buried here in the mud.

Recently, the Italian Consul General and his wife visited Umerkot, Mithi and Tharparkar to promote tourism and culture of Pakistan.

The Consul General of Italy, Mr. Danilo Giurdanella and wife visited Umerkot, Mithi and Tharparkar at the invitation of @sardarshah1
They visited local landmarks; met the legendary singer Mai Dhai and experienced the gracious hospitality of the Sindh Province.@Ministerculture pic.twitter.com/5k53MWe6Pg

— Italy in Karachi (@ItalyinKarachi) November 23, 2020

During their visit to Sindh, the Italian couple had food on bright colored ‘Ralli’ (handmade quilts) in thatched hut.

The duo enjoyed camel ride as well after having a traditional meal.

Italian Counsel @ItalyinKarachi Excellency Mr. @danilogiurdanel enjoys Cultural diversity of #Umerkot/Thar from Camel riding to Thari cuisine in thatched hut, visiting the historical sites to local music hosted by #Sindh Minister for #Culture & Tourism Hon’ble @sardarshah1. pic.twitter.com/DGxTX2Zqbg

— Abdul Haleem Soomro (@haleemsomro) November 23, 2020

Journey of Sindh will remain incomplete without essence of music.

The Italian Consul General and his wife also met with folk singer, Mai Dhai, excelling in her singing skills.

The couple also praised the singing of folk singer Yusuf Faqir.

What a touching and rewarding moment!

SindhGovt’s Culture Minister @sardarshah1 takes Italy’s Consul in Karachi Mr @danilogiurdanel to #YousifFakir, local singer who endlessly sings under a tree at #Hindu temple in #Nagarparkar‘s #Kasbo and always remains ignored by dignitaries. pic.twitter.com/uihQ6uZOld

— Sikandar Ali Hullio (@HullioSikandar) November 22, 2020

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Danilo Giurdanella also visited the birthplace of emperor Akbar.

The two guests visited Umerkot on the invitation of Provincial Minister for Culture, Syed Sardar Ali Shah.

On the anniversary of the birthday of Akbar the Great, the glorious and tolerant Mughal ruler, I propose this photo I took with @sardarshah1 at Akbar’s birthplace in Umerkot a couple of days ago. #sindhistory pic.twitter.com/PF4nNrAKE3

— Danilo Giurdanella (@danilogiurdanel) November 23, 2020

According to the provincial minister, the Italian government supports his department in the field of tourism.

The minister hopes that many such visits will held in the future as well that can help in highlighting the beautiful culture of Sindh.