Sindhi Prosperity

Most Sindhis at similar levels of prosperity or in parallel businesses meet constantly.

The Harilelas are esteemed as the leading Sindhi family in Hong Kong, and the most cherised source of a dinner invitation. The Harilelas entertain hundreds of guests in their Kowloon Tong Mogul-inspired mansion owned by the Harilelas every year, and so a large percentage of the Indian community, as well as non-Indians, have enjoyed the hospitality.

The Harilelas' mansion, combining Indian, Chinese, and Western decor, features a sterling silver chair used by the host at dinner parties, while tendrils of real gold leaf intertwine around the underside of the circular glass tables.

The home of a Sindhi Hong Kong expresses the same elation in unabashed prosperity visible at social events organised by the Sindhis. When wealth has been acquired in abundance, Sindhis' home decorations run towards international gilded chic.

Marks of financial success are European crystal and gold leaf chandeliers, thick wool Aubusson carpets, gilded Louis XV chairs, and the odd Chinese item, often inlaid with gleaming semi-precious stones.

Sindhis decorate the walls with coloured portraits of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.

Most impressive stereo equipment is available in Hong Kong.
Sindhis use recently released videos. The Sindhis nurture the idea of owning a luxury car.