Kailash Festival Choumas 2025 , Kalashi Dance , Kalashi Girls Dance

Описание: Kalash festivals are vibrant celebrations by the unique Kalash people in Pakistan's Chitral Valley, marking seasons with traditional music, dancing, colorful attire, and rituals for harvest and protection, with the main ones being Chilam Joshi (Spring) in May, Uchal (Summer Harvest) in August, and Choimus (Winter Solstice) in December, all featuring communal feasts, prayers, and unique cultural expressions, attracting many tourists. 

Here's a breakdown of the key festivals:

Chilam Joshi (Spring Festival): Celebrated in May (around 13-16), it welcomes spring, prays for bountiful harvests, protects livestock, and is a time for young Kalash to find partners.

Uchal Festival (Summer Harvest): Held in August (around 20-22), it's a harvest festival where communities offer dairy products, sing, dance, and give thanks for abundant crops.

Choimus (Winter Festival): Celebrated in December (around 15-22), it marks the winter solstice, involving purification rituals, feasting, and prayers against evil spirits, notes Adventure Pakistan and Apricot Tours. 

Culture: Deeply rooted in ancient traditions, distinct from surrounding Muslim cultures.

Attire: Women wear vibrant, colorful dresses with unique headwear and beaded jewelry.

Activities: Traditional songs, drumming, dancing, processions to sacred sites, and communal gatherings.

Significance: Celebrations revolve around nature, gods, ancestors, and community bonding.