The Kalasha Valleys are in Pakistan.
The Kalasha Valleys are home to the waning and fascinating Kalasha people. About 40 km from the town of Chitral live the famous Kafir Kalash tribe. They are known in the world over for their pagan traditions and their love for dance and music.
The Kalash are ancient tribe and have a religion and culture of their own, their culture is unique as well as amazing one. The Kalash is famous for their festivals. Locally brewed mulberry wine is drunk in copious quantities. The Kalash People celebrate three main festivals in a year.
- Zhoshi (12th -16th of May) Organized to pay thanks to Almighty on the arrival of spring season.
- Uchaw (20th - 22nd August) Pay homage to Almighty because of grapes and other ripe fruit. They prepare wine, cheese, corns etc.
- Chawmos (7th to 22nd December) It is a winter festival celebrated to welcome the New Year. It is celebrated by feasting, drinking and merry making. It is thanksgiving function to Almighty. Winter is full of snow, rain and cold wind. People rejoice with wine, fruit, assemble for dancing, singing and enjoy every event and moment.
Zhoshi (12th -16th of May)
Uchaw (20th - 22nd August)
Chawmos (7th to 22nd December)
Kalasha dresses
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Local food
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