Throughout winter, tourists rush to snow capped peaks to sledge and ski. Some make their way to the beautiful Alps, while others follow the adventurous trails in Tyrol – but a handful in Chitral play golf on snow – that too with wooden sticks and homemade balls.
After the recent heavy snowfall in Chitral, three valleys in Kalash, Birir, Bamboret and Rumbur observed their centuries-old winter sport tradition – Heem Ghaal and Paag Ghaal (snow golf) in the wide snowy fields of the valleys.
Luk Ramat, the festival’s organiser, said around 300 tourists from across the country along with 20 foreigners visited Kalash valley. The event was held in collaboration with Sarhad Rural Support Programme and Aga Khan Rural Support Programme.
He said the games started on February 20 and continued till March 6. A total of 12 teams with 24 players in each participated. The winning team earned a live bull as a trophy, which they slaughtered at the end of the day – a tradition known as Jush.
via Winter wonderland: Heavy snowfall a boon for Chitral sports – The Express Tribune.
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A very meaningful beginning towards leisure and a possible tourist attraction goal for the future. Mubarak to the organizers.
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