At present, the Patans in Pakistan have nine large tribes, namely Affri Di, Waziri, Yusuf Zai, Muhmann, Aurakzai, Hatak, Kakkar, Dulaney and Gilzai.
Patan people speak Pashto, that is, Afghan, which belongs to Iranian language family. Their calligraphy and grammar are the same as Persian, and their vocabulary is deeply influenced by Indo-Aryan language family.
Patan men also wear robes and bloomers. They also like to wear vests and headscarves on their heads. The headscarf of Patan men is regarded as a symbol of courage, fame and power. Patans are martial and men often carry guns. In the records of modern western history, Patans seem to make a living by attacking, robbing and kidnapping. The headscarf of Patan women also symbolizes the dignity and status of women. In the cold winter, men are wrapped in blankets and women are covered with thick shawls. Some tribal women wear high-waisted coarse long-sleeved dresses with small lenses or colored beads on their chests, which are simple and distinctive. There are also tribal women who wear black robes all year round.
Patan people usually eat pasta, especially tortillas. Their tastes are generally heavy, they are not afraid of greasy, and they often like to eat dishes made by cooking methods such as stewing, boiling, roasting and frying. Meat food is mainly beef and mutton, pork is not allowed, and seafood, fish and shrimp are also disliked. In terms of drinks, I like to drink green tea. "Seedless grape tea" is a famous local tea. Generally speaking, fruit and tea are indispensable for every meal.
The Patan tribe implements the "Ghirga" system, and the "Ghirga" is a court or deliberative body set up by the Patan tribe to solve religious and other important issues, consisting of tribal leaders and elected elders. "Ghirga" has absolute authority. No one can oppose its decision and judgment, and those who refuse to accept it will be punished. The public place of Patan tribe is called "Hujiela", which has many functions, such as deliberation, trial, wedding and holding various customs and ceremonies. In addition, when Patan boys grow up, they generally don't live at home, but live here with other unmarried young people. Strangers used to spend the night here
The independence movement of Patan people has its historical roots. During the British rule, the Patans fought for national independence many times, aiming at establishing an independent Bakhtin. Their struggle was brutally suppressed by the colonial authorities, but it continued until Britain withdrew its troops from India.