1. Introduction to sociology
Presented to:
Sir Zubair Ahmed
Presented by:
Muhammad Ikhlaq
Roll no:
25
Class:
Criminology and security studies
University of the punjab
4. Gilgit Baltistan is, perhaps, the most spectacular region of
Pakistan in terms of its geography and scenic beauty.
Here world’s three mightiest mountain ranges: the
Karakoram, the Handukush and the Himalayas – meet.
The whole of Gilgit Baltistan is like a paradise for
mountaineers and trekkers.
It borders the territory of Azad Kashmir to the south, the
province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the west,
Afghanistan to the north, the Xinjiang autonomous region
of China to the east and northeast and the Jammu and
Kashmir state of India to the southeast.
Introduction
5. In 1948, the Republic of Gilgit-Baltistan emerged on the
map of the world.
The people of the region fought their own war against the
Dogra Raj and won their freedom .
In 2009 Gilgit Baltistan became fifth province of Pakistan,
not province but provincial setup.
Capital : Gilgit
Districts are seven(7) Skardu, Gilgit, Hunza Nagar,
Diamer, Astore, Ganche.
Intro cont…..
6. Languages of Gilgit Baltistan
Urdu and English are the official
languages.
Balti: The Balti dialect, a sub-
dialect of Ladakhi and part
of the Tibetan language group, is
spoken by the entire
population of Baltistan.
Shina: The Shina language (with
several dialects such as
Asturjaa, Kharuchaa, and Chilasi) is
the majority
language of the population, spoken
mainly in Gilgit,
Astore, throughout Diamir, and in
some parts of Ghizer,
Hunza-Nagar and in the Baltistan
region
Khowar
7. Languages cont…
Brushaski: Burushaski
is the second largest
language spoken
in Gilgit including Hunza,
Nagar, Yasin (where Khowar is
also
spoken), in some parts of Gilgit,
and in some villages of Punial.
Another interesting language is
Domaaki, spoken by musician
clans in the region.
Wakhi: Minor
languages spoken in the
region include Wakhi,
spoken in upper Hunza, and in
some villages in Ghizer
8. Festivals
There are religious and social
festivals celebrated by
the people of Gilgit Baltistan.
Religious festivals
Eid ul Azha
Eid ul Fitr.
Eid Milad un Nabi
Cultural Festivals
Jashn e Baharan
Shandoor Polo Festival
Babusar Polo Festival
9. Cultural Festival of Gilgit baltistan
Jashn e baharan
Jashn e Nauroz
– Jashn-e-Nauroz was celebrated
with relative simplicity across Gilgit
– Baltistan. Men and
women gathered in different
villages and towns to celebrate the
festival. Men and boys were seen
trying their luck in breaking painted
eggs. Many girls were busy enjoying
on swings attached to branches of
trees in different parts of the
region.
Decorated newborns and infants
went rolled over piles of dry fruits
and sweets, as part of the tradition
of Dada. The pile of dry-fruit and
sweets is then distributed among
friends, relatives and other people,
as a sign of good luck and blessings
10. Jashn e Mayfang (Losar)
Mayfang is a centuries old
festival celebrated in the
Baltistan region of Pakistan.
The Balti people celebrate
the three day festival to
mark the end of the longest
night of the year. People
dance, celebrate and rejoice
on this day, holding torches
made of wood.
The festival was celebrated
by the locals with the
support of the Government
of Gilgit-Baltistan.
11. Polo Festival
The word “Polo” meaning a “wooden ball”, comes
from the Balti language.
The game of Polo which is played in GB in its most
ancient form; some call it the purest form, by the
mountainous people of GB and Chitral.
12. Family System
The Gilgit Baltistan’s people way of life is
mostly the
joint family system.
Which signifies their deep love for the
family's
solidarity and welfare
13. Marriage System
Marriages are solemnized in
presence of Nikah khwa
and witnesses. Life partners are
commonly selected
within the family.
A negligible fraction of love
marriages, all marriages are
arranged.
Divorce rate is very low.
17. Types of Men Caps
Men usually wear three types of caps
Nating (Balti Cap) KHOI (Gilgiti Cap)FARZIN (Hunza Cap)
18. Types of Women Caps
Phartsun/Nating
The customs of wearing caps by
Gilgit Baltistan
women have a unique feature of its
cultural
heritage
19. Women Dress
Women usually wear,
Loose kameez Shalwar
Cap with some silver touch.
Silver Jewelry with Antique
stones.
20. Culture Dance
The famous trio band music is played in this
region. On the
rhythm of this loud music, men love to dance in
their typical
way.
21. Old Man Dance
This dance is performed by more than one
man wear some old style dresses and wear
local hat and dance.
22. Sword Dance
This unique dance is performed by men taking
one
sword in right and Shield in left. One to six
participants as pair can dance.
23. Cow Boy Dance
This unique dance is performed by a man wear
earlier period dress, long leather shoes and a stick
has in hand.
24. Types Of Music
Alghani: The people of Gilgit, Ghizer Yasin,
Puniyal,
and Gupis call this rhythm as Alghani.
Ajoli: During departure of bride and groom from
house this rhythm is used in different parts of Gilgit.
Souse: A martial rhythm and it has a fast rhythm
and is used specially in sword dances.
Dani: Dani is the name of a traditional music used
in
Hunza which links to Tibet, Baltistan and Laddakh.
25. Musical Instruments
Instruments commonly used in Gilgit Baltistan are,
Daang (drum), Damal and Surnai while some other
instruments like Sitar, Gabi (flute) Rabab and duff
represent the different areas.
