Lohri Is A Neglected Indigenous Festival In Punjab "An indigenous and regionally grounded sense of culture can collectively strengthen Pakistan’s sense of self" January 18, 2023 in Features , Culture , Heritage , Legacy Modern-day Pakistani society is suffering from crises like terrorism, extremism, intolerance and polarisation. In this context, a cultural festival with indigenous roots can serve as a salve. Such an indigenous festival carries a strong narrative based on two components missing from our mainstream discussions: folk wisdom and collective interest.