YASEN, Feb 2: The mighty Shandur mountains have failed to keep the people of Yasen and Chitral (Chetrar) separated from each other thanks to the culture and traditions which they have shared for centuries. D.J. Mathal, Chief Editor of daily Baang-e-Saher and weekly Baang, says that like the Chitralis the people of the Ghizer district madly love their culture […]
Sher Wali Khan Aseer Khow culture of Chitral contains a big treasurer of refined traditions. These manifestations of the unique Khow culture of Chitral have been summarized below. WEDDINGS Weddings are performed with simplicity but with high regard as a sacred duty. Parents consider the wedding of their daughters and sons as their obligation to be
Zakir Zakhmee[/caption] ISLAMABAD, Jan 27: About 40 poets, writers and literary personalities from different parts of Chitral will arrive in Islamabad on February 1 to attend a week-long programme. The Khowar writers, who are the members of the Qalam Qabila literary organization, will be headed by noted poet Zakir Zakhmee and attend an ‘Islamic orientation’
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ISLAMABAD, Jan 26: Hundreds of people from Hunza residing in the twin cities came together for an evening of traditional tunes and merriment to celebrate their culture. The day-long “Hunza Cultural Festival” was organised by the Hunza Cultural Forum here on Sunday. A large canopy hosted approximately 1,500 people from up north. The stage was
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CHITRAL, Jan 23: The fort of Damel Nisar at Arandu near the Pakistan-Afghan border was established by the British Army in 1895-1901 to protect Chitral from Afghan invasions. The historical fort was made of stones without using cement and still stands tall and strong.–Gul Hamaad Farooqi. For forts in Chitral, read here: https://www.chitraltoday.net/2013/12/04/forts-in-chitral-the-manifestation-of-different-aspects-of-our-culture/ ]]>
