Boreendo (Bhorindo)

 Boreendo is an ancient traditional wind musical instrument from Pakistan’s Sindh region, dating back to the Indus Valley Civilisation, and recently inscribed on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.
Key Points:
Origin: Around 5,000 years old; traces back to Mohenjo Daro.
Material & Structure: Made of sun-dried and kiln-fired clay; hollow spherical shape with sound holes.
Playing Method: Produces sound by blowing air into it; pitch varies by tilting the mouthpiece.
Sound Variation: Size determines tone; modern versions have extra holes to expand musical range.
Cultural Roles: Played mainly by men; women decorate it with clay paint.
Occasions: Performed at winter bonfires, weddings, and festivals.
Significance: Represents the living musical heritage of Sindh and faces risk of decline.