Chitral Valley | وادی چترال

Chitral Valley | وادی چترال

Posted on January 7, 2023
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وادی چترال

Chitral is situated on the Chitral River in northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It serves as the capital of the Chitral District and before that as the capital of Chitral princely state that encompassed the region until its direct incorporation into West Pakistan on 14 August 1947

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    Kalash Festival

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    Kalash Valley Link Road, Chitrāl, Pakistan

    09:00 AM
    December 15, 2024

    07:00 PM
    December 22, 2024

    The Hindu Kush mountain range encircles Pakistan’s Kalash Valley, which is home to the Kalasha people, who celebrate the Kalash Festival. This event is held three times every year: in the spring, summer, and winter. Chilam Joshi is the name of the spring festival, which begins around May 13. August 20 marks the start of the summer celebration known as Uchal. Choimus, or winter festivity, begins on December 15.

    The Kalasha people do more than just enjoy themselves on these occasions. Furthermore, they revere their gods and spirits, occasionally offering sacrifices to them. During these events, young men and women chose their future marriages. The festivals provide an opportunity to enjoy life in general, dance, and drink. Allowing the Kalasha people to maintain their rituals in the picturesque Kalash Valley helps to preserve their culture.