The ‘Joshi’ spring-festival (locally known as ‘Chilimjusht’) is observed by the Kalasha to ask for blessings from their gods and goddesses for the safety of their herds and crops and is held in Birir, Rumbur and Bumburet Valleys in Hindu Kush Mountains.To make up for a virtual absence of written history, some 3000 plus Kalasha celebrate the festival as a medium for passing on myths recalling the glory days – in tales and songs – with a backdrop of chanting, singing, drumming and dancing. During the festival, besides many other rituals, the Kalasha choose spouses independent of their marital status.
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