Introduction to Kalasha Tribe of Pakistan
One of the major attractions for the tourists, historians, sociologists and anthropologists, professional photographers and archeologists of the world, is the Kalash valleys (Chitral district) in the North-West part of Pakistan. Kalash valleys, which have ear
ned world fame because of their specific culture, are the home of Kafir Kalash or wearers of the black robes, a primitive pagan tribe. The Kalash people live in the three sub-valleys of Kalash; Bumboret, Rumbor and Birir. The Kalasha are ancient tribe of Pakistan and they have their own way of life, their own religion, language, rituals and their own identity. This part of Pakistan is considered to be a well preserved ethnic and cultural museum.
Owing to this value, Kalasha culture has been listed by UNESCO for consideration as World Heritage Site. The Kalasha culture is unique as well as amazing one, from all over the world tourist come here to see their natural beauty and unique culture and each year many historians, anthropologists and photographers from all over the world focus the Kalasha society.
ned world fame because of their specific culture, are the home of Kafir Kalash or wearers of the black robes, a primitive pagan tribe. The Kalash people live in the three sub-valleys of Kalash; Bumboret, Rumbor and Birir. The Kalasha are ancient tribe of Pakistan and they have their own way of life, their own religion, language, rituals and their own identity. This part of Pakistan is considered to be a well preserved ethnic and cultural museum.
Owing to this value, Kalasha culture has been listed by UNESCO for consideration as World Heritage Site. The Kalasha culture is unique as well as amazing one, from all over the world tourist come here to see their natural beauty and unique culture and each year many historians, anthropologists and photographers from all over the world focus the Kalasha society.The Kalasha tribe is observing the great demographic change; their population is under threats for many years. Their population was 10,000 in 1959 showed 63% decrease per annum due to the pressure of people from the urban centers of the country, shrinking it to 3700 souls in 2009.
The Kalasha society is observing cultural change, that is drastic cultural and social change.
The cultural change affected at large scale:
- Family breakup and disturb the family system
- Permanent loss of rituals
- Loss in cultural participation in daily practices
- Loss in cultural participation in communal events
Sayed Gul Arastu Kalash,,Bakhtawar Kalash....Shakira Kalash.Parwana Jan Kalash.Luke Rehmat.... Thank you for Writing in 1989...... i was in the Chitral Museum,Documenting all the sculptures, with Shelly Griffens from Boston USA educated,,, But Prime Minister Bhutto was in a Hurry to Provide Electricity to Chitral between two weeks.....that was the Dead Line******* so a Generator had to be Installed, in a HURRY......Captain Javed Majeed did his Work in Lightning speed, Much to the Sad feeling Of Shakeel Durrani,ex DC Chitral...... Archives Dept,Pakistan....later on Filed a case against The Offices of Electricity,building was badly Damaged,,,, It used to be EARLIER.... Easy in Pakistan to destroy Things than Maintain Cultural Heritage,,, You can also ask The Embassy Of Norway to give to You a set Of Pictures taken By G.Morg....for display and this exhibition can travel In many areas of Pakistan,,,,,TO EASE Awareness that Kalash are Related to Our Proud History Not a Human zoo..FOR peeping Eyes...A new Book has been Published, It is Time that you started a small Library On Line as well as Physical Form, All the best,,
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