|
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.
|
