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 The Cultural Heritage of Gilgit-Baltistan:  A Tapestry of History, Tradition, and Natural Beauty Nestled in the northernmost  region of Pakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan is a land of breathtaking landscapes, towering peaks, and ancient civilizations. Often referred to as the "Jewel of Pakistan," this region is not only a paradise for adventurers and nature enthusiasts but also a treasure trove of cultural heritage. The cultural fabric of Gilgit-Baltistan is woven with threads of history, religion, language, and traditions that have been preserved for centuries, making it a unique and fascinating part of the world.  Historical Significance Gilgit-Baltistan has been a crossroads of civilizations for thousands of years. Its strategic location along the Silk Road connected it to Central Asia, China, and South Asia, facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures. The region has been influenced by various empires, including the Mauryans, Kushans, Tibetans, and the Briti...

Beautiful Balti Laddakhi Song by Famous Indian Singer Shreya Ghoshal & Ringchan

This festival is like Nowruz of Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia.Peoples of Gilgit Baltistan are called gbians (gbians, gb people, Balti) In Northern Pakistan (Chitral, Gilgit, Baltistan) because of Ismaili Majority, population there, and Northern Punjab Nowruz is celebrated as a socio-religious festival. It is also celebrated with much fervour in Balochistan, and in almost all of Pakistan’s major urban centres . The day coincides with the Spring Equinox on March 21, but the celebration continues for weeks. In Baltistan, the main features of Nowruz are the giving of coloured eggs to friends signifying the earth and polo matches. In Balochistan, the festival is marked with outdoor feasts, and the traditional jumping over a fire to wash away sins and usher in a fresh start. The origins of this festival are pre-Islamic and date back to when Pakistan was part of the Achaemenid and Sassanid Persian empires. It is a part of Burusho people’s culture. The UN’s General Assembly in 2010 r...

Nowruz  (Persian: نوروز‎, IPA: [nouˈɾuːz], meaning ” The  New Day”) is the name of the Iranian New Year in the Solar Hijri calendar. Nowruz is also referred to as the Persian New Year.   Nowruz marks the first day of spring or Equinox as and the beginning of the year in the Persian calendar. It is celebrated on the day of the astronomical Northward equinox, which usually occurs on March 21 or the previous/following day depending on where it is observed. The moment the sun crosses the celestial equator and equalizes night and day is calculated exactly every year and families gather together to observe the rituals. Nowruz is celebrated by people from diverse ethnic communities and religious backgrounds for thousands of years. It is a secular holiday that is enjoyed by people of several different faiths. It originated in Persia in one of the capitals of the Achaemenid empire in Persis (Fars) in Iran and is also celebrated by the cultural region that came under ...

Gilgit –Baltistan has a number of cultural entities, ethnic groups and various backgrounds. In view of the multi-cultural and multi-lingual aspects, people also have a beautiful mix of lifestyles and attitudes presenting a pluralistic society living together in peace and harmony for centuries. The major languages spoken in the region are China, Balti, Burshaki, khuerwahki, and domaki, Urdu and English are common. 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. A variety of cultural festivals held in Gilgit Baltistan throughout the year present a exclusive facet of its cultural assortment and different forms of expressions. These festivals represent a number of important recurring merriment cultural events and religious festival brings value additions to the surroundings, the rich diversity of people, culture arts, cr...