Khor Jaan - translates to "Dear sister" in Pashtu
Khor Jaan is the visualisation of a dream - a dream to lock memories, thoughts and feelings in the form of letters between two "sisters." They are divided by borders and national spaces but share deep inter-linked histories, a cultural bond, an emotional lock and an unhinged connection via their faiths. Afghan-born Zarena spent early years of her life in Kandahar, Afghanistan, and then migrated first to Karachi, Pakistan where she resided for six years and finally moved to California in 1990. Fiza, grew up in Karachi and met Zarena in Mills College (Oakland, California) in 2002.
Now back in their own lives and divided by geographical spaces again - this blog is a simple me-to-you conversation between them - virtual letters. With this dialogue between them, they hope to unravel the bond that exists between them, their peoples and their countries - something which has long been lost in the 21st century.
To see where their conversation started from, follow the "Khor Jaan" journey from its first letter.
Khor Jaan is the visualisation of a dream - a dream to lock memories, thoughts and feelings in the form of letters between two "sisters." They are divided by borders and national spaces but share deep inter-linked histories, a cultural bond, an emotional lock and an unhinged connection via their faiths. Afghan-born Zarena spent early years of her life in Kandahar, Afghanistan, and then migrated first to Karachi, Pakistan where she resided for six years and finally moved to California in 1990. Fiza, grew up in Karachi and met Zarena in Mills College (Oakland, California) in 2002.
Now back in their own lives and divided by geographical spaces again - this blog is a simple me-to-you conversation between them - virtual letters. With this dialogue between them, they hope to unravel the bond that exists between them, their peoples and their countries - something which has long been lost in the 21st century.
To see where their conversation started from, follow the "Khor Jaan" journey from its first letter.
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