gilgit-baltistan presentation

BALTISTAN

BALTISTAN

INTRODUCTIONNorthern Pakistan , bordering Xinjiang Region of ChinaTotal Population: 400,000Area: 27400 Km2Language: BaltiTibetan King Control in 7th CenturyIslam Was First Introduced in 16th Century became part of Pakistan of their own free will in 1948 China

GEOGRAPHYBaltistan is often called little Tibet.Baltistan is a mass of lofty mountainsIn north Baltoro Glacier, the largest out of the arctic regions, 35 miles (56 km) long,The capital, Skardu, a scattered collection of houses, 7,250 ft (2,210 m) above the sea

IMPORTANCE29th august 2009 Pakistan announced that the northern areas are a new province of Pakistan, Gilgit Baltistan. High touristic value. Highly valued for its strategic geo-political location.

Culture of Baltistan is influenced by Central Asian, Tibetan and Indian civilizations.

Absence of a written script in the last several centuries has led to loss of different cultural aspects.

Whatever is available today is part of the oral traditions transmitted from generation to generation.

Baltistan is home to a number of diversified cultures, ethnic groups, languages and various backgrounds.CULTURE of BALTISTAN

Baltistan region, which in its amazing history has been known by various names, has one of the unique geographical composition on the globe.

Baltistan is like a paradise for mountaineers, trekkers and anglers.

Baltistan is proud of her thousands of years of rich civilization, architecture, costumes, Foods, festivals, dances, language, script.

DANCEOld Man DanceThis dance is performed by more than one man wear some old style dresses and wear local hat and danceSword DanceThis unique dance is performed by men taking one sword in right and Shield in left. One to six participants as pair can dance.Traditional music has heavy influence from Central Asia, Tibet and India.Dancers wear long robes called Gonchas, Shoka and Choga and dance in groups

DANCE

DAKHON-KAREE DANCE (BALTISTAN)

DANCE

GROUP DANCE (BALTISTAN)

DANCE

DANCE OF THE MARKHOOR (BALTISTAN)

Musical Instruments

Instruments used in Baltistan are, Dadang (drum), Damal and Surnai while some other instruments like Sitar, Gabi(flut) Rabab and duff represent the different areas. Beside these khling-boo, chang, porgho-too etc instruments are used in Baltistan region..

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

DOLKISUNADAANGBALTISTAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Jashne-e-Navroz,Jashn-e-BaharanJashn-e-GhancheeCultural festivals.

RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS Eid ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-azha is celebrated by all inhabitants of Baltistan.Shia and NoorBakhshis celebrate Eid-e-Ghadir and other relegious events.Festivals & Events

Majority of the inhabitants are Muslims belonging to different communities of interpretations i.e. Sunnies, Shias and NoorBakshis.

For religious practices Sunnies go to Masjid, Shias go to Imam Baraand Noorbakhshis go to Khankaah.Religion:

TRADITIONAL FOODSFoods of Baltistan Region

Foods of Baltistan Region

HrsapkhoorKiseer


NAMKEEN CHEAZANGKHOORRGEARATEE - ROTI


MARZAANPRAAPOO


BANGYASBALAYROTI + DARSAMIK


PHEAKH-TAPH

Historical placesA mosque was built by Amir -e- Kabir Syed Ali Hamdani in the 14th Century AD.it is located in SHIGAR VALLEY.

The architectural design of the mosque is unique and presents the true picture of ancient Islamic art.

The original Shigar Fort Palace (known as Fong-Khar, which in the local Balti languagemeans, "Palace onthe Rock"), was built by Hassan Khan, the 20th ruler of the Amacha Dynasty, in the early 17th century.

Historical places

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Wedding Ceremonay:-Marriage is believed to be a very vital part of the culture and traditions of the people of Baltistan.

The marriage ceremony of Baltistan is very simple.

Dowery is totally absent in the tradition of there marriage

if a father wants to give something as a gift for his daughter it is appreciated but it is not MUST to give dowery to the bride..

The idea behind the absence of dowry is that girl are must educated by their parents and almost 60% of girls are well educated in recent years so education is preferred the most as compared to other needs and luxuries

The suitable and favorable season for marriage in Baltistan is in the month of JUNE,JULY and AUGUST because these are the months when there is warm weather and people and students on their summer vacations enjoy wedding of their nears ones.Wedding Ceremonay:-

Games & SportsSince old time many traditional games were played In Baltistan including:POLO:Game of kingsIt is assumed in baltistan Polo came from a balti word Tra poloTra means horse in balti and polo means round shape thing According to a legend it was originated in Gilgit Baltistan and spread to far flung placesFor example China, Central asia and IndiaIt is played in its orignal unique style all around gilgit baltistan without fouls Polo stick is called BINTOOK in balti

Games & Sports

Historical Equipment of Baltistan

CHANG-RKEALMade of animal leather, used for storage.


Local Weaving machine.CHARA A locally weaved Rug.KAAR locally weaved


Locally produced pottery.


RDOZANG Local pottery made of stone.

Old Houses of Baltistan

An old house.


Gor Gor It is used for mixing of different solutions.

Historical Equipment of BaltistanA man having a CHORONG on his back mainly used for agricultural purpose.

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