Chilam Joshi also known as the Kalash spring festival, is held in three different valleys of Kalash. Birir, Bumburet,  and Rumbur where Kalash girls and boys dance to the tune of traditional drum beats.

Chilam Joshi celebrations highlight their cultural richness, the plethora of colours and the underlying message of love and peace. The women dressed up in traditional clothes of vibrant colours, gold, silver jewellery and elaborate headgear. Men wear traditional shalwar kameez with a woollen waistcoat and traditional cap.

Kalash Valley holds seasonal festivals every year. Among them, three are famous throughout the world. Chilam Joshi is the most important festival celebrated in May for four days. Uchal festival is held in the autumn season and the Choimos festival in midwinter.

Chilam Joshi festival starts at Rumbur valley and then moves on to other valleys of Kalash. In this festival, Kalashi people pray for the safety of their crops and animals before going to their fields. The festival brings smiles to the unmarried Kalasha boy’s and girls’ faces who get an opportunity to choose their life partners during the festival. They announce their life partners on the last day of the festival.

Chilam Joshi, a four-day festival, will kick start on May 11 at Kalash Valley some 27 kilometres from Chitral. korbah.com has organised a 7 days 6 nights trip to Chitral valley to enjoy this unique festival.

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