Скачать или смотреть The Pashtu Community of Kashmir: Pathans' Struggle with Cultural and Linguistic Erosion (Part 6)

This video features interviews with two elderly members of the Pashto community in Kashmir. They discuss their community's history, migration from Afghanistan/Pakistan, and efforts to preserve their language and culture. The interviewees share personal anecdotes, including family histories and experiences. They highlight the challenges of maintaining Pashto language skills among younger generations and the community's integration with Kashmiri society. The video also touches on the impact of the India-Pakistan partition on family relationships. Throughout, the interviewees emphasise the importance of their Islamic faith, their peaceful coexistence with Kashmiri neighbours, and their pride in their Pashto heritage while adapting to life in Kashmir over several generations.