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Choimus Festival will start on 15th December in Kalash
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Choimus Festival will start on 15th December in Kalash

One of the famous celebrations in Kalash valley is the Choimus festival. It is celebrated to enjoy winter along with giving tributes to their gods. These festivals are the biggest occasion to find potential partners for young girls and boys. Choimus Festival is an ancient cultural event that takes place every year around the same time in the Kalash valley, Pakistan. Kalash valleys are surrounded by the Hindukush mountains. People who live in these valleys are called Kalasha people. Who have a unique culture, traditions, and language and follow an ancient form of Hinduism. During this festival they think that their ancestor's spirits visit them and bring blessings along with them. During the festival, people not only drink, dance, and have fun in general. They also w...
Chilam Joshi festival: Event of peace, colors, food, music
Culture

Chilam Joshi festival: Event of peace, colors, food, music

It's time to welcome summer with full glam and celebration in Chitral and Kalash Valley. They celebrate the 7 days festival where they welcome the new season known as Chilam joshi. It is also a golden opportunity for singles to find a suitable match as well. Culturally rich Pakistan witnessed another colorful festival in the near past. It is the time of the Chilam Joshi festival in the beautiful valleys of Chitral and Kalash including Bamburet, Birir, and Rambur. It is a four to seven days celebration to welcome summers in the region. Moreover, it is the most famous festival that tourists from all over the world came to witness. In the mid of May, this festival is held with full glitz and glam. This year it starts from the 12th of May to the 17th of May, 2022. KPK Government officials...