Kalash Woman Portrait
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An elder of the Kalash people at the annual spring festival of Chillam Josh. The isolated Kalash Valley in Chitral has helped to preserve this ancient tribe’s culture and practices.
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The Headdress of a Kalashi Woman
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The Kalash tribe in the mountains of Northern Pakistan has preserved its ancient culture and customs. Their unique way of life includes dressing that is not found anywhere else in the world. The main component of a Kalashi woman’s garb is a headdress made out of elaborate patterns and seashells. Shot at the 2014 spring […]
Happy Independence Day
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It is the 14th of August and Pakistan’s 67th anniversary today. Although it is supposed to be a day that celebrates our freedom, sadly it means being trapped inside the capital for the citizens of Islamabad. In fear of Imran Khan’s “Azadi March” (freedom march), the government has blocked all roads in and out of […]
Galloping precision of tent pegging
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Tent pegging is a traditional Pakistani sport that involves a rider on horseback galloping at full speed and skewering an inch-wide wooden peg. This shot was taken at a tent-pegging event held in Islamabad’s F-9 park.
Polo Player
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The Shandur polo festival is held annually from 7th to the 9th of July at Shandur valley in Northern Pakistan. At over 12,000 feet (3,700 meters), it is the highest polo ground in the world. The annual matched is played between traditional rivals, Chitral and Gilgit. In the past, it was a more civilized way […]