culture of gilgit baltistan
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Culture Of Gilgit Baltistan
Presented By : Muhammad Shakeel Balti
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Gilgit Baltistan is, perhaps, the most spectacular region
of Pakistan in terms of its geography and scenic beauty. Here world’s three mightiest mountain ranges: the Karakoram, the Handukush and the Himalayas – meet. The whole of Gilgit Baltistan is like a paradise for mountaineers and trekkers.
It borders the territory of Azad Kashmir to the south, the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the west, Afghanistan to the north, the Xinjiang autonomous region of China to the east and northeast and the Jammu and Kashmir state of India to the southeast.
Introduction
In 1948, the Republic of Gilgit-Baltistan emerged on
the map of the world. The people of the region fought their own war
against the Dogra Raj and won their freedom . In 2009 Gilgit Baltistan became fifth province of
Pakistan, not province but provincial setup. Capital : Gilgit Districts are seven(7) Skardu, Gilgit, Hunza Nagar,
Diamer, Astore, Ganche. Largest City: Skardu Population: 1,800,000. Area : 72,496 km², Density 25/km2(64/sq mil)
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Urdu and English are the official languages. Balti: The Balti dialect, a sub-dialect of Ladakhi and
part of the Tibetan language group, is spoken by the entire population of Baltistan.
Shina: The Shina language (with several dialects such as Asturjaa, Kharuchaa, and Chilasi) is the majority language of the population, spoken mainly in Gilgit, Astore, throughout Diamir, and in some parts of Ghizer, Hunza-Nagar and in the Baltistan region
Khowar/Chitrali
Languages
Brushaski: Burushaski is the second largest language
spoken in Gilgit including Hunza, Nagar, Yasin (where Khowar is also spoken), in some parts of Gilgit, and in some villages of Punial. Another interesting language is Domaaki, spoken by musician clans in the region.
Wakhi: Minor languages spoken in the region include Wakhi, spoken in upper Hunza, and in some villages in Ghizer
Languages cont…
Religious festivals Eid ul Azha Eid ul Fitr. Eid Milad un NabiCultural Festivals Jashn e Baharan Shandoor Polo Festival Babusar Polo Festival
FESTIVALSThere are religious and social festivals celebrated by
the people of Gilgit Baltistan.
The Gilgit Baltistan’s people way of life is mostly the
joint family system.
Which signifies their deep love for the family's solidarity and welfare.
Family System
Marriages are solemnized in presence of Nikah khwa
and witnesses. Life partners are commonly selected within the family.
A negligible fraction of love marriages, all marriages are arranged. Divorce rate is very low.
Marriage System
Mahandi
Barat
Walima
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Dress
Men usually wear white shalwar kameez with white gilgiti cap.
Men Dress
Women usually wear, Loose kameez Shalwar. Cap with some silver touch. Silver Jewelry with Antique stones.
Women Dress
Dance
The famous trio band music is played in this region. On the rhythm of this loud music, men love to dance in their typical way.
This dance is performed by more than one
man wear some old style dresses and wear local hat and dance.
Old Man Dance
This unique dance is performed by men taking
one sword in right and Shield in left. One to six participants as pair can dance.
Sword Dance
This unique dance is performed by a man
wear earlier period dress, long leather shoes and a stick has in hand.
Cow Boy Dance
Music
Alghani: The people of Gilgit, Ghizer Yasin,
Puniyal, and Gupis call this rhythm as Alghani. Ajoli: During departure of bride and groom
from house this rhythm is used in different parts of Gilgit.
Souse: A martial rhythm and it has a fast rhythm and is used specially in sword dances.
Dani: Dani is the name of a traditional music used in Hunza which links to Tibet, Baltistan and Laddakh.
Types Of Music
Musical Instruments
Instruments commonly used in Gilgit Baltistan are, Dadang (drum), Damal and Surnai while some other instruments like Sitar, Gabi(flut) Rabab and duff represent the different areas.
Cuisine /Food
Marzan Hrsapkhur Kiseer Drum fiti Prapo Rgearatee roti Namkeen tea Balay
Polo Neza Bazi Tapoo Ip Ip
Sports
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