What is the Silk Routes Festival in Gilgit-Baltistan? Rich Heritage and Traditions
Silk Route Festival is an exceptional celebration that is held every year in the beautiful area of Gilgit-Baltistan. It honors the Silk Routes of old, that were crucial trade routes linking both the East with the West. This festival is a celebration that brings together different communities to honour their shared tradition while also highlighting the cultural […]
What Is Shandur Polo Festival? Rules, History, and Adventure
What Is Shandur Polo Festival? Rules, History, and Adventure What is Shandur Polo Festival? It is a distinct cultural and sporting event hosted every year at Shandur Top, the world’s highest polo ground, located at an elevation of 12,500 feet in Pakistan’s northern regions. This festival is more than just polo; its the embodiment of […]
The History of Navroz in Gilgit-Baltistan and Its Significance
The Navroz festival in Gilgit-Baltistan is a vibrant and popular celebration that marks the coming of spring and the beginning of the Persian New Year. Navroz, derived from Persian, means “New Day,” and represents renewal, hope, and the start of a new agricultural season. For centuries, the communities in Gilgit-Baltistan have celebrated this event with […]