18 - Saleh Khana & Kotli Kalan Eid Mela | Eid Fair | Pakistan | Raw Footage

Описание: Welcome to a vibrant journey through the 2025 Eid ul Fitr Mela (Fair) held in the beautiful villages of Saleh Khana, Kotli Kalan, and Paraw Panakot, nestled in the Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

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In this video, you’ll experience the heart of rural Pashtun culture, celebrating Eid with delicious food stalls, colourful toy markets, and thrilling horse riding—all recorded live from the festival grounds! 🎥

🥘🍡 FOOD STALLS – The Heart of the Mela
Step into a world of flavours as the Eid fair opens with dozens of food stalls offering traditional and homemade delicacies that represent the rich culinary heritage of Pakistan. Here’s what we captured:

🥯 Qulchay (donut-like sweet pastries)

🥩 Chapli Kababs – Spiced minced meat patties cooked on open flame

🍹 Pomegranate, Orange, Sugarcane Juice – Freshly squeezed in front of you

🍯 Peanut Brittle, Crystallised Dry Fruits

🌰 Almonds, Walnuts, Coconut, Plums (whole and sliced)

🫘 Chickpeas & Kidney Beans – Raw, roasted, and cooked

🔥 Chicken Tikka – Served with various spicy marinades

🥘 Tripe (Laray), Liver (Kaleji) – Local meat dishes rich in spices

🍚 Sweet Rice (Chowaray) and Brown Rice with Raisins and Meat

🍮 Kheer (Sweet Dessert), Rice Pudding with Coconut

🧊 Handmade Ice Cream with Noodles

🍞 Fresh Tandoori Naan & Corn Flour Roti

🥤 Lassi, Rooh Afza, and other cold drinks

🍟 Fries, Pakoray & Wraps

This part of the Mela was buzzing with life—vendors calling out offers, families sampling dishes, and the delicious aroma of grilled meat and spices filling the air. It was a celebration of hospitality and community.

🧸🎪 TOY STALLS – Colour, Joy & Childhood Memories
After the feast, the camera moves to the colourful toy stalls, where joy fills the faces of children:

🪀 Wind-up toys & battery-powered animals

🎈 Balloons of all shapes, including moon and star designs

🧸 Stuffed animals and dolls in Pashtun outfits

🕹️ Light-up cars, masks, headbands

🎯 Mini cricket bats, target games, stationery sets

🪁 Kites, whistles, and flutes

🎮 Sports toys for street games

Kids joyfully spend their Eidi on these treasures while parents relive their own memories. The atmosphere is full of smiles, laughter, and community bonding.

🐎🏇 HORSE RIDING – Pashtun Heritage on Display
The Mela concludes with horse riding, a powerful symbol of Pashtun pride and tradition. Watch as:

🐴 Horses adorned with vibrant decorations parade through the village

👳‍♂️ Riders in traditional attire showcase skills and stunts

🏞️ Local villagers cheer and gather in a festive mood

🏇 Powerful gallops and sharp turns reflect the spirit of celebration

This majestic activity highlights the deep-rooted love for horses in rural Pakistan and closes the event with pride and passion.

📍 ABOUT THE LOCATION:
Saleh Khana – A peaceful Pashtun village near Cherat, known for its unity and festive community events.
Kotli Kalan – A neighbouring village famous for public gatherings, traditional food, and friendly people.
Paraw Panakot – Adding to the cultural richness, this area brings together unique Pashtun customs and warm hospitality.

🕌 ABOUT EID UL FITR IN PAKISTAN
Eid ul Fitr marks the end of Ramadan. In Pakistan, especially in villages, it's celebrated with:

🌙 Morning prayers

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family gatherings

💰 Giving Eidi to children

🎡 Melas featuring food, toys, rides, and cultural displays

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