An old stumpy man with a shabby outfit walks by, with a large platter that is supported over his turban.
As he strolls along his casual shouts "kachi giriiiiii, das roopay (10 rs) das roopay" are hardly taken notice of but by some, who come over to him and buy some white fruit.
Selling coconut is a common practice in Pakistan especially on the roads and in streets.
The coconut has been neatly cut into equal sized pieces, washed n sprinkled with water time and again, and are a enjoyed as a light treat by Pakistanis.
And for a little chunk of refreshment outdoors, 10 rs is no big deal
It is an equally affordable and a palatable snack.
I've loved it since I was a kid. The white "giri" always fascinated me and I used to ask my parents to buy me it.
Coconut selling and many other such little businesses/traditions which are a part of our culture ought to be looked upon with respect and such people should also be looked upon with respect as it is not an easy task to tread along the roads carrying the platter all day for a very sparing amount of fortune to support their families, better than the much cursed upon begging traditions taken up as business bh some very unrespectable lads in our society.
As he strolls along his casual shouts "kachi giriiiiii, das roopay (10 rs) das roopay" are hardly taken notice of but by some, who come over to him and buy some white fruit.
Selling coconut is a common practice in Pakistan especially on the roads and in streets.
The coconut has been neatly cut into equal sized pieces, washed n sprinkled with water time and again, and are a enjoyed as a light treat by Pakistanis.
And for a little chunk of refreshment outdoors, 10 rs is no big deal
It is an equally affordable and a palatable snack.
I've loved it since I was a kid. The white "giri" always fascinated me and I used to ask my parents to buy me it.
Coconut selling and many other such little businesses/traditions which are a part of our culture ought to be looked upon with respect and such people should also be looked upon with respect as it is not an easy task to tread along the roads carrying the platter all day for a very sparing amount of fortune to support their families, better than the much cursed upon begging traditions taken up as business bh some very unrespectable lads in our society.
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