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The Kalasha (Kalasha: Kaĺaśa, Nuristani: Kasivo) or Kalash, are a Dardic indigenous people residing in the Chitral District of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. They speak the Kalasha language, from the Dardic family of the Indo-Aryan branch. They are considered unique among the peoples of Pakistan. They are also considered to be Pakistan's smallest religious community.
The neighboring Nuristani people of the adjacent Nuristan (historically known as Kafiristan) province of Afghanistan once practiced the same religion as the Kalash. By the late 19th century much of Nuristan had been converted to Islam, although some evidence has shown the people continued to practice their customs. Over the years, the Nuristan region has also been the site of much war activity that has led to the death of many endemic Nuristanis and has seen an inflow of surrounding Afghans to claim the vacant region, who have since settled among with the remaining natives. The Kalash of Chitral maintained their own separate cultural traditions.
The Kalasha (Kalasha: Kaĺaśa, Nuristani: Kasivo) or Kalash, are a Dardic indigenous people residing in the Chitral District of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. They speak the Kalasha language, from the Dardic family of the Indo-Aryan branch. They are considered unique among the peoples of Pakistan. They are also considered to be Pakistan's smallest religious community.
The neighboring Nuristani people of the adjacent Nuristan (historically known as Kafiristan) province of Afghanistan once practiced the same religion as the Kalash. By the late 19th century much of Nuristan had been converted to Islam, although some evidence has shown the people continued to practice their customs. Over the years, the Nuristan region has also been the site of much war activity that has led to the death of many endemic Nuristanis and has seen an inflow of surrounding Afghans to claim the vacant region, who have since settled among with the remaining natives. The Kalash of Chitral maintained their own separate cultural traditions.
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I have captured this old lady's portrait because she embodies strength, resilience, and wisdom. Her face tells a story of a life filled with joy and sorrow, and her eyes reveal a playful spirit despite her advanced age. Her traditional Kalash attire is vibrant and colorful, and her long silver hair is braided and adorned with intricate beadwork.
Despite her age, she remains an active member of her community, participating in festivals and ceremonies with enthusiasm. She is highly respected and revered by all who know her, and her wisdom is sought after by younger generations.
Throughout her long life, she has experienced many changes, including new technologies and the erosion of traditional ways of life. Nevertheless, she remains firmly rooted in her culture and traditions, passing on her knowledge and wisdom to the next generation.
The portrait of the oldest lady of Kalash Valley is a tribute to the endurance of the human spirit and the power of tradition to sustain us through difficult times. She is a living link to a rich and vibrant culture, and her legacy will live on for generations to come. lahorecity.com/chilam-joshi-festival-in-kalash-valley-a-c...
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For more information please contact :
IMRAN SCHAH ( Chitral ) : +92 346 9895720
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DANIYAH SEHAR ( Lahore ) : +92 322 5882412
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From Shaucer Lake, Deosai, Skardu, Pakistan .
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Hindukush, Chitral .
En route for Hushe in Karakorum, Pakistan .
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