Boreendo, an ancient musical instrument from Pakistan, was recently inscribed on the UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.
About Boreendo
The boreendo, or bhorindo, is a traditional musical instrument from Pakistan’s Sindh region.
It is a 5,000-year-old musical instrument with a rich history that originates in Mohenjo Daro, part of the Indus Valley Civilisation.
It has a hollow, spherical shape with sound holes and is made of clay that is sun-dried and kiln-fired
It is played by men, while women are involved in decorating the instrument with clay paint.
The boreendo produces sound when air is blown into it, and its tone can be adjusted by tilting the mouthpiece
Its size affects its sound, and recent changes include extra holes to widen its musical range.
The boreendo is mainly played at winter bonfires, weddings, and festivals
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