CHITRAL: The Kalash winter festival of Chitramas – also named Chawmoss – commenced in the Rumbur valley here on Sunday, while it will start two days later in the Bumburet and Birir valleys. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) has taken a number of initiatives to facilitate the Kalash people to celebrate their two-week-long […]
Khalid Zafar “A sparrow perched on a delicate bough of a thistle and opened a rag, in which corals were tied up. Instantly, one of the corals fell into the thistle; the sparrow said, “O thistle, give me my coral, the thistle replied, I won’t do that, it’s none of my business.” When after narrating
Rauf Parekh Pakistan is a linguistic paradise and anyone desiring to carry out some research on indigenous Pakistani languages would be surprised at the linguistic diversity and richness of the country: at least 75 indigenous languages and dialects are spoken in Pakistan. Of them, 12 are spoken in Chitral and adjoining areas. But, alas! There
Bashir Hussain Azad CHITRAL: Holding of a musical night at polo ground on the night between Nov 21 and 22, 2024, by the district administration was shameful and against the cultural values of Chitral, said local JUI-F leaders. It may be mentioned that the district administration arranged the polo tournament and its final was played
Shams Uddin, Booni, Upper Chitral The Chitrali sitar, a cherished musical instrument of northern Pakistan, is renowned for its beautiful melodies and deep cultural significance. Its notes embody the essence of Chitrali folk music, evoking feelings of love, peace, and nostalgia. Played at local gatherings, the sitar’s music connects listeners with the region’s rich heritage.
