Gilgit Baltistan is a scenic region in Pakistan located in the Himalayan mountains bordering Kashmir, China, and Afghanistan. It is home to three major mountain ranges and has an area of 72,496 km2 with a population of around 1.8 million people. The main languages spoken are Shina, Balti, and Burushaski. The culture is characterized by strong family and marriage traditions, distinctive local dress, dances, music and a varied cuisine that reflects the diverse ethnic groups in the region.

1. Presented By : Muhammad Shakeel Balti

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Map

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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.
Introduction

4.  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)
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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

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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
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Religious festivals
 Eid ul Azha
 Eid ul Fitr.
 Eid Milad un Nabi
Cultural Festivals
 Jashn e Baharan
 Shandoor Polo Festival
 Babusar Polo Festival
There are religious and social festivals celebrated by
the people of Gilgit Baltistan.

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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.
Family 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.
Marriage System

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 Mahandi
 Barat
 Walima
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Dress

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 Men usually wear white shalwar kameez with white
gilgiti cap.
Men Dress

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 Women usually wear,
 Loose kameez Shalwar.
 Cap with some silver touch.
 Silver Jewelry with Antique stones.
Women Dress

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Dance
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.

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 This dance is performed by more than one man wear
some old style dresses and wear local hat and dance.
Old Man 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.
Sword 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.
Cow Boy Dance

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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.
Types Of Music

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Musical Instruments
 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.

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Cuisine /Food

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 Marzan
 Hrsapkhur
 Kiseer
 Drum fiti
 Prapo
 Rgearatee roti
 Namkeen tea
 Balay

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 Polo
 Neza Bazi
 Tapoo
 Ip Ip
Sports

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