Presented By : Muhammad Shakeel Balti

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 Introduction
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 Gilgit Baltistan is, perhaps, the most spectacular
region of
Pakistan in terms of its geography and scenic beauty.
Here world’s three mightiest mountain ranges: the
Karakoram, the Handukush and the Himalayas – meet.
The whole of Gilgit Baltistan is like a paradise for
mountaineers and trekkers.
 It borders the territory of Azad Kashmir to the
south, the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the
west, Afghanistan to the north, the Xinjiang autonomous
region of China to the east and northeast and the
Jammu and Kashmir state of India to the southeast.
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 In 1948, the Republic of Gilgit-Baltistan emerged on
the
map of the world.
 The people of the region fought their own war against
the
Dogra Raj and won their freedom .
 In 2009 Gilgit Baltistan became fifth province of
Pakistan, not province but provincial setup.
 Capital : Gilgit
 Districts are seven(7) Skardu, Gilgit, Hunza Nagar,
Diamer, Astore, Ganche.
 Largest City: Skardu
 Population: 1,800,000.
 Area : 72,496 km², Density 25/km2(64/sq mil)
 Languages
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 Urdu and English are the official languages.
 Balti: The Balti dialect, a sub-dialect of Ladakhi
and part of the Tibetan language group, is spoken by
the entire population of Baltistan.
 Shina: The Shina language (with several dialects
such as Asturjaa, Kharuchaa, and Chilasi) is the
majority language of the population, spoken mainly
in Gilgit, Astore, throughout Diamir, and in some
parts of Ghizer, Hunza-Nagar and in the Baltistan
region
 Khowar/Chitrali
 Languages cont…
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 Brushaski: Burushaski is the second largest language
spoken in Gilgit including Hunza, Nagar, Yasin (where
Khowar is also spoken), in some parts of Gilgit, and in some
villages of Punial. Another interesting language is Domaaki,
spoken by musician clans in the region.
 Wakhi: Minor languages spoken in the region include
Wakhi,
spoken in upper Hunza, and in some villages in Ghizer
 There are religious and social festivals celebrated by
the people of Gilgit Baltistan.

Religious festivals
 Eid ul Azha
 Eid ul Fitr.
 Eid Milad un Nabi
Cultural Festivals
 Jashn e Baharan
 Shandoor Polo Festival
 Babusar Polo Festival
 Family System
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 The Gilgit Baltistan’s people way of life is
mostly the joint family system.

 Which signifies their deep love

for the family's
solidarity and welfare.
 Marriage System
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 Marriages are solemnized in presence of
Nikah khwa and witnesses. Life partners are
commonly selected within the family.
 A negligible fraction of love
marriages, all marriages are
arranged.
 Divorce rate is very low.
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 Mahandi

 Barat

 Walima
Dress
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 Men Dress
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 Men usually wear white shalwar kameez
with white gilgiti cap.
 Women Dress
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 Women usually wear,
 Loose kameez Shalwar.
 Cap with some silver touch.
 Silver Jewelry with Antique stones.
 Dance
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The famous trio band music is played in this region. On the
rhythm of this loud music, men love to dance in their
typical way.
 Old Man Dance
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 This dance is performed by more than one
man wear some old style dresses and wear local
hat and dance.
 Sword Dance
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 This unique dance is performed by men taking
one
sword in right and Shield in left. One to six
participants as pair can dance.
 Cow Boy Dance
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 This unique dance is performed by a man
wear earlier period dress, long leather shoes
and a stick has in hand.
Music
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 Types Of Music
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 Alghani: The people of Gilgit, Ghizer Yasin,
Puniyal, and Gupis call this rhythm as Alghani.
 Ajoli: During departure of bride and groom
from house this rhythm is used in different parts
of Gilgit.
 Souse: A martial rhythm and it has a fast rhythm
and is used specially in sword dances.
 Dani: Dani is the name of a traditional
music used in Hunza which links to Tibet, Baltistan
and Laddakh.
 Musical Instruments
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 Instruments commonly used in Gilgit Baltistan
are, Dadang (drum), Damal and Surnai while some
other instruments like Sitar, Gabi(flut) Rabab and
duff represent the different areas.
Cuisine /Food
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 Marzan
 Hrsapkhur
 Kiseer
 Drum fiti
 Prapo
 Rgearatee roti
 Namkeen tea
 Balay
 Sports
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 Polo
 Neza Bazi
 Tapoo
 Ip Ip
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