Customs of Co-operation Awaran

 

People take much interest in assisting each other. Co-operation here is known by different names, which are as follows:

  1. "Bijar". At the time of marriage the relatives and community people contribute in terms of cash or kinds according to their financial capacity.
  2. "Sargust". The second assistance is called sargust (salami). The people give money to the bridegroom and congratulate him, his parents, and the family. This ceremony is very common in the area.
  3. "Purs". At the time of a person’s death the people assist the grieving and share their sorrow showing sympathy with the family. They also pay cash to the affected family according to their capacity. It is known as Purs.
  4. "Pory". In case of murder the tribe decides to pay a lump-sum fine to the victim’s family. The murderer is also assisted by monetary contribution so that he may be able to pay the fine.
  5. People also co-operate in the installation of community hand pumps and their maintenance.

  

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