Six-day Joshi festival starts tomorrow in Chitral

The indigenous Kalasha people celebrate their centuries old festival which remain a tourist attraction in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The six-day Joshi Festival will commence at Kalash Valley in Chitral from May 12. This famous festival held annually attracts a large number of tourists from across the country.

The indigenous Kalasha people follow their centuries old customs and festivals which remain a tourist attraction in Pakistan. People come from across the country and even abroad to witness the pagan rites of the Kalash community.

According to a tour organiser, the package cost per person comes to Rs21,500 on triple tent sharing basis for a duration of four nights and five days. During this festival the Kalash people offer thanksgiving prayers for the safety of their field and livestock and distribute milk among their loved ones, he added.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 11^th, 2017.