ISLAMABAD
Lok Virsa’s Folk Festival presented rich and beautiful cultural heritage of Gilgit-Baltistan this week. 35 persons, including master artisans, folk artists, folk musicians and officials of GB. Wood carving women Abida Ameen is special person from Ghizer. She presented wood work in Pakistan of Hunza Valley.
Stone carving astisan Musa present traditional stone cooking pots which are used throughout Gilgit-Baltistan.
Historically, Gilgit Baltistan has been at the crossroads of various civilizations for centuries. It has a unique location and serves as a confluence for some of the world’s highest mountains ranges the Pamirs, the Karakorum and the Hindukush. It has also been a place of cultural crosscurrents.
Living in historical obligation and geographical isolation from the rest of the world, the people have clung to a farming life, raising cattle, tending orchards and harvesting crops. Gilgit-Baltistan is home to number of diversified cultural entities, ethnic groups and various backgrounds. This multitude of culture is because of the strategic location of Gilgit. In view of the multicultural and multi-lingual aspects, people also have a beautiful mix of lifestyles and attitudes presenting a pluralistic society living together with peace and harmony for centuries.
The region harbors diverse and endangered mountain cultural traditions. Historically, these areas have been aloof from the rest of the world and their life has been revolving around livestock and agriculture, said a news release.
A cultural evening focusing on Gilgit Baltistan indigenous folk culture was also part of the activities in which famous singers of Shina, Khuwar, Wakhi, Brushiski and Gojali languages performed.
