Kalash elder's death celebrations held

CHITRAL, 18 July 09: Death of Rumboor valley Kalash elder Vairy Gush was celebrated with traditional pomp and show in the valley where Kalash from all the three valleys gathered for the unusual mourning (celebration). 40 goats were slaughtered, beside five maund of Desi Ghee, maunds of cheese and 30 maunds of flour were consumed on the occasion. Men and women danced to the tune of drums and flute and chanted praises for the departed soul.

Pagan Kalash tribes live in the three valleys of Chitral since centuries and due to the tolerant and accommodative nature of the Muslim Chitralis, Kalash Chitralis are free to follow their beliefs and traditions without any hindrance  --(Mashriq)  Kalash girls, Net Photo

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