Because,
Sindhis felt exiled from their homeland and
had to build up the businesses from scratch.
The accumulation of wealth and the enjoyment
of wealth are central to many Sindhis in Hong
Kong.
Without
Sindhis, Hong Kong would be less vibrant,
and less wealthy in the full richness of life.
Some Sindhis, after the partition, moved on
to Hong Kong.
Among
all the Indians residing in Hong Kong, Sindhis
donate the largest money to the charitable
fund-raisers, and provide most of the talent
for the Indian Arts Circle shows, and the
women spend hours for worthy causes.
Some
of Hong Kong's older generation of Sindhis
knew each other while living in Sindh. Sindhis
attended school together or were business
associates.
Sindhis
are philosophical about the extreme disparity
in wealth. Many Sindhis resided in Hong Kong
in the early 1950s with few material resources.
Some
Sindhis have been far more successful than
others. Local cliches imply that Sikhs are
all poor watchmen and Sindhis all impressively
wealthy businessmen.
But,
most Sindhis started in Hong Kong either working
for a larger firm from which the Sindhis branched
out on Sindhis' own. Some Sindhis started
with small family business and expanded it.
Many
have prospered in the import-export business
because of Sindhis' contacts with Sindhis
in other parts of the world.
Although
Sindhis are typically engaged in business,
some young people are turning to law and journalism.
However,
links with India were never broken entirely,
and most Sindhis in Hong Kong still have relatives
settled in Bombay, providing business connections.
Prosperous
Sindhis in Hong Kong invest money in Pune
or Bangalore, in India, and some have done
well in selling Indian housing projects to
fellow overseas Sindhis.
There
is a strong sense of community among Sindhis.
Sindhis relish the best of life, and support
each other. Sindhis are outgoing, even flambouyant,
and are generous.
Women
flaunt the latest gleaming saris or suits
from Paris, set off with the most opulent
ruby and diamond necklace.
