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Choimus Festival will start on 15th December in Kalash
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Choimus Festival will start on 15th December in Kalash

One of the famous celebrations in Kalash valley is the Choimus festival. It is celebrated to enjoy winter along with giving tributes to their gods. These festivals are the biggest occasion to find potential partners for young girls and boys. Choimus Festival is an ancient cultural event that takes place every year around the same time in the Kalash valley, Pakistan. Kalash valleys are surrounded by the Hindukush mountains. People who live in these valleys are called Kalasha people. Who have a unique culture, traditions, and language and follow an ancient form of Hinduism. During this festival they think that their ancestor's spirits visit them and bring blessings along with them. During the festival, people not only drink, dance, and have fun in general. They also w...