The Kalasha: Pakistan’s Beautiful Ancient Tribe on the Brink of Extinction
The Kalasha (or Kalash) are a unique Dardic indigenous people residing in three remote valleys of the Hindu Kush mountains in Pakistan’s Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province: Bumburet, Rumbur, and Birir. Often called “Pakistan’s Pagans,” they are renowned for their vibrant culture, ancient polytheistic religion, and distinct identity, which stands in stark contrast to the predominantly Muslim population…