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The Institute of Sindhology at the University of Sindh (SU) organised a graceful and vibrant cultural event on its premises on Friday night under the title ‘Sughar Kachehri’. The programme also featured masterly playing of traditional musical instruments, singing of folk songs and other performing art presentations.

The ceremony was presided over by SU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Fateh Mohammad Marri.

A large number of scholars, writers, poets and lovers of fine arts, besides the university’s faculty members, students and employees, attended the captivating show.

Renowned sughars (folk scholars, storytellers and entertainers) amused the audience with their art of storytelling, singing and rendition of poetry, riddles, proverbs and various other genres of fine arts to earn great applause.

Folk artists mesmerised listeners with soulful tunes of different musical instruments including alghoza and chang. Distinguished sughars who performed at the event included Aajiz Rehmatullah Lashari, Khadim Hussain Manglo, Ali Gul Rind, Ali Akbar Udasi Chandio, Mohammad Jamman Bhatti, Allah Dino Brohi, Qazi Badruddin, Shakeel Ahmed Chandio, Talib Hussain Bhambhro, Halima Chandio, Mehrun-Nisa Manglo, Dilbar Gaincho and Abdul Ghafoor Depar.

Renowned chang player Wali Mohammad Khaskheli, alghoza player Saen Dino Brohi, and singers Mansoor Abbasi, Dr Nabi Bakhsh Narejo and Rahat Sikandar Burdi enthralled the audience with their performance.

Prominent among the distinguished guests included Larkano University Vice Chancellor Dr Naik Mohammad Shaikh and Sindh University Registrar Sajid Qayoom Memon.

The proceedings were conducted by Aajiz Rehmatullah Lashari.

Addressing the ceremony, VC Professor Marri said that such cultural events are part of Sindhology’s long-standing traditions. “Their purpose is to promote Sindh’s centuries-old culture, provide healthy entertainment to people and spread a message of love, peace and tolerance through cultural expressions,” he said.

He described the performances of sughars, musicians and vocalists as truly outstanding.

He said the core objective of Sindhology is to collect, preserve and promote Sindh’s ancient history, culture and heritage, and disseminate knowledge and literary works.

Originally published in Dawn, January 26th, 2026

Cover photo: University of Sindh/Instagram