KALASH EP 3 | BAMBURET Valley. A tribe with unique culture.

Kalash Valleys are valleys in Chitral District in northern Pakistan. Valleys are surrounded by the Hindu Kush mountain range. The inhabitants of the valley are the Kalasha or Kalash people who have a unique culture, language and religion.
There are three main valleys of this region Bumburet, Rumbur and Birir. The culture of the Kalash people is unique and differs in many ways from the many contemporary Muslim ethnic groups surrounding them in northwestern Pakistan. Nature plays a highly significant and spiritual role in their daily life. As part of their religious tradition, sacrifices are offered and festivals held to give thanks for the abundant resources of their three valleys. The three main festivals of the Kalash are the Chilam Joshi in middle of May, the Uchau in autumn, and the Caumus in midwinter.Death is regarded a form of release and the deceased should be given a proper send off. When a Kalash dies a funerary statue is placed on his grave and in front of his house. The dead have traditionally been placed in wooden coffins that stand above the ground in special graveyards. During festivals food and offering are brought to the statues. Descendent often have conversations with the statues as if they were still alive.
Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton visit Karakal Village, Bamburet Valley, Kalash. 16 October 2019.
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