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The Karachi Parsi Institute (KPI) was originally called the Karachi Parsi Gymkhana
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The Parsi Gymkhana was established in 1893 by two Parsi gentlemen eager to encourage sports in their community. Cricket, billiards and other popular games were encouraged in a center was originally built for men. In 1899, women were given the permission to enter the Karachi Parsi Institute and dine there. Parties and dinners were arranged to celebrate special occasions in the lives of the members' children and for wedding and initiation ceremonies.
Today the Parsi Institute overlooks an important Karachi cricket ground, and is one of the places where the city's small but prominent Parsi community gather.  |
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