Chawmos festival kicks off in Kalash

The ancient annual Chawmos festival has commenced in the beautiful Kalash valleys of Bumburet, Rumbur and Birir in Chitral.

Following the directives of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority Director General Tashfeen Haider, tourism facilitation centres in Chitral city and Upper Dir will provide visitors with all kinds of information and facilities.

Additionally, tourism police personnel have been deployed in the valley to ensure the convenience of tourists. Moreover, enforcement inspectors from the Tourism Services Wing have been assigned duties to regularly inspect various hotels and guesthouses in the valley during the festival, ensuring top-notch services for visitors.

The 15-day-long festival in the Kalash valleys is a scene of celebration. The Chawmos Festival is observed as a celebration of the New Year, which includes rituals like fox chasing for predictions and festivities for the coming year.