Sibi Mela

Sibi lies to the south-east of Quetta. Since as long as the 15th century, this town has been a meeting place for all the tribal chiefs of the area. The British carried on this tradition in the shape of an annual Durbar or meeting, combining it with a Mela (fair) where thousands of Baluchi tribesmen gathered along with their animals in mid February. This tradition still carries on and every year during February, Sibi celebrates its famous Sibi Mela, where tribesmen flock from all over Baluchistan, parts of Sind and Punjab with their animals. The salient features of this mela are horse and cattle and cultural shows, camel races, animal markets and exhibitions of handicrafts, tribal dresses and folk dances.