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The Kalash People (Residents of Rumboor, Bumburate
and Birir ) are living in valleys of the Hindukush, a border between
Afghanistan and Pakistan. The "Kalashis" are maintaining most unique and
mysterious culture since 2000 BC or more. A legend says they are descendants
of Alexander the Great and off springs of one of his General Salik Shah, who
was called by the Greek as General Selefuous. Still these people stick to
their culture, conventions and traditions but due to various reasons their
population and culture are at decline and if immediate remedial actions are
not taken, it will be too late to maintain the same culture.
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JHOSHI 14th e 15th May
Function is organized to pay thanks to Almighty. They celebrate the arrival
of spring season with new hopes and aspirations.
UCHAO 20th August
Kalashis celebrate Uchao to pay homage to Almighty because of grapes and
other ripes fruits. They prepare wine, cheese, corns etc. and rejoice Uchao.
CHOIMUS 7th to 22nd December
It is thanks giving function to Almighty for their bumper crops, fruits,
animals and store eatable for winter. Winter is full of snow, rain and cold
wind. People sacrifice animals in the name of Almighty, rejoice with wine,
fruit, ensemble for dancing, and singing and enjoy every event and moment.
It is excessively important to retain unique and mysterious culture of
Kalash people as vital heritage of their ancestors. It is equally important
keeping in view the number of foreign tourist who visit every year to this
far-flung area of Pakistan, student of Anthropology and precious heritage of
minorities of Pakistan. |
