The Sibi Mela is an annual cultural show held in Sibi, in the Balochistan Province of Pakistan. The first Sibi Mela was held in Sibi in January 1885.[1] It has subsequently developed into a cultural festival, with animal markets, camel racing, tent pegging and exhibitions of handicrafts, tribal dresses and folk dances.

Sibi Mela

The Government of Bombay Revenue Department in their Resolution No. 4794, dated 6 July 1886, declared the results of this second horse show to be very satisfactory and observed that the horse show promised to become in future a good market for remounts.[2]

As a result of the continued success of the fair the Government of India was asked to sanction an annual monetary grant towards the fair’s expenses in future and though no grant could be made for the year under review a provisional sanction to the allotment of Rs 1,000 was given for the fair of 1887.

The 1887 fair began on 19 January and continued until 25 January. Brigadier General Luck C. B. commanding in Sindh was President of the Judging Committee and Mr. Helen General Superintendent Horse Breeding Operations in India was one of members. The total number of horses brought to the show was estimated to be 1,400, of which no less than 1,022 competed for prizes as against 594 in previous year. The Sibi Mela annually held in the city after the creation of Pakistan. Muhammad Ali Jinnah visited Sibi attended the annual gathering of Sibi Mela 1948 and addressed the tribal Leaders and people.

The annual Sibi Mela 2018 was aimed to celebrate with tradition and culture of the region. The Livestock market held in the ground, exhibition of departmental stalls and musical show presented during the Mela.

Sibi Mela 2019

The Sibi Mela (horse and cattle show) held in Sibi city from 24-28 February 2019. The Chief minister Balochsitan Jam Kamal Khan inaugurated the Sibi Fair on 24 February in Sibi Mela Stadium. The programs begin with recitation of verses of the Quran. The Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Kamal khan addressed the audience and show great concerns on development of Sibi District. The Provincial Minister of Livestock Mitha Khan Kakar also addressed the participants of Sibi Mela. The programs included in Sibi Mela 2019 were Horse parade of Cadet college students, Army band march past, National anthem of Children, School children Flower show, Parade of different breed of animals including Sibi bhagnari cattle Breed, horse dance, regional Folk dance, tent packing, motor cycle jump, and distribution of Prizes among the Bhagnari cattle breeders.

Sibi Mela 2019

The Chief minister Balochsitan also inaugurated the Stall Exhibition of Sibi Mela 2019. The departmental stalls showing the progress and development of public sectors. The musical show arranged in Jirga Hall Sibi. The Fireworks at night presented in Sibi Mela stadium.

Prominent breeds showed

References

  1. ↑ "Sibi Mela – Concordia Expeditions Pakistan".
  2. ↑ Baluchistan (Pakistan) (27 December 1888). "Administration Report of the Baluchistan Agency, Including the Districts of Quetta, Pishin, Thal Chotiali, and Sibi". New Quetta Book Stall – via Google Books.
  3. Administration Report of the Baluchistan Agency, Including the Districts of Quetta, Pishin, Thal Chotiali, and Sibi. New Quetta Book Stall. 1888.Page no. 17.
  4. Sibi district gazetteer 1907 Page no. 105
  5. https://www.cep.com.pk/travel-and-tours-pakistan/festival-tours-in-pakistan/1020-2/ Sibi Mela
  6. http://pakistanpaedia.com/oth/sibi/sibi.html Sibi
  7. "Sibi Mela – Concordia Expeditions Pakistan".
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