Photos are of craftsman making handmade umbrellas in Thailand. Handmade umbrella crafting skills such as canopy paper making, shaft assembly etc. can be observed at Bosang. The umbrellas we use today are made in factories, we never knew or thought about how they are made, let alone how they are handmade. I hope this would be a good opportunity to present how the umbrellas we make today used to be made traditionally.

Photos are of craftsman making handmade umbrellas in Thailand. Handmade umbrella crafting skills such as canopy paper making, shaft assembly etc. can be observed at Bosang. The umbrellas we use today are made in factories, we never knew or thought about how they are made, let alone how they are handmade. I hope this would be a good opportunity to present how the umbrellas we make today used to be made traditionally.

French cuisine became ICH in 2010 after french chefs declared that food is culture. Korean cuisine contains great food, one of which is jang (sauce). Fermented and matured on breathing onggi, jang is healthy and adds deep flavor to food.

Nakan eupseong dure nori

Jishinbabgi is a traditional game to wish for peace and full harvest in villages and good luck to families.

Having the opportunity to mingle with the Jahai tribe in the Royal Belum rainforest and captured their unique faces made me appreciate and understand more about their way of life, cultures and traditions. It is scary to witness how the aboriginal people around the world lost their identities, cultures and traditions due to modernisation and interference from the outsider. To me, we should allow the aboriginal people to live their lifestyle. The only intervention by the government / NGO are to provide education and healthcare and to control logging so that the aboriginal people can live their live peacefully while maintaining their way of life. It is sad thing if we let their unique cultures and traditions vanished forever

Having the opportunity to mingle with the Jahai tribe in the Royal Belum rainforest and captured their unique faces made me appreciate and understand more about their way of life, cultures and traditions. It is scary to witness how the aboriginal people around the world lost their identities, cultures and traditions due to modernisation and interference from the outsider. To me, we should allow the aboriginal people to live their lifestyle. The only intervention by the government / NGO are to provide education and healthcare and to control logging so that the aboriginal people can live their live peacefully while maintaining their way of life. It is sad thing if we let their unique cultures and traditions vanished forever

Having the opportunity to mingle with the Jahai tribe in the Royal Belum rainforest and captured their unique faces made me appreciate and understand more about their way of life, cultures and traditions. It is scary to witness how the aboriginal people around the world lost their identities, cultures and traditions due to modernisation and interference from the outsider. To me, we should allow the aboriginal people to live their lifestyle. The only intervention by the government / NGO are to provide education and healthcare and to control logging so that the aboriginal people can live their live peacefully while maintaining their way of life. It is sad thing if we let their unique cultures and traditions vanished forever

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)

Photo depicts haenyo emerging from sea right after diving as a livelihood

I come from a small village called Danyore. It lies across the river Gilgit in the outskirts of the regional Capital of Gilgit-Baltistan. My forefathers migrated to Danyor from Ali Abad Hunza and we are ethnically known as Burusho of Hunza. I feel very happy to share some aspects of our intangible heritage through photos I took on different occasions. I do not have all the photos with me as I live in Islamabad these days because I work at Lok Virsa, which works towards preservation, documentation and promotion of both tangible and intangible heritage of Pakistan. I am very glad I am sharing whatever photo collection I have. I will share photo about a spring festival we celebrate in Hunza and birth rituals. Hunza is a mountainous valley located in Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is situated in extreme Northern part of Pakistan that borders China. Photos shared are showing festival of Ginani and facial care give to new born. Ginani is annual crop harvesting festival celebrated in valleys of Hunza and Nagar. General date being 21 June, that coincides with the longest day of the year. Baby's facial hair are removed with wheat dough and later a mask of a stone powder made with mothers milk is applied on baby's face. It is believed babies grow to have a glowing skin and less facial hair. Facial hair are usually removed between second week of birth until first few months.

I come from a small village called Danyore. It lies across the river Gilgit in the outskirts of the regional Capital of Gilgit-Baltistan. My forefathers migrated to Danyor from Ali Abad Hunza and we are ethnically known as Burusho of Hunza. I feel very happy to share some aspects of our intangible heritage through photos I took on different occasions. I do not have all the photos with me as I live in Islamabad these days because I work at Lok Virsa, which works towards preservation, documentation and promotion of both tangible and intangible heritage of Pakistan. I am very glad I am sharing whatever photo collection I have. I will share photo about a spring festival we celebrate in Hunza and birth rituals. Hunza is a mountainous valley located in Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is situated in extreme Northern part of Pakistan that borders China. Photos shared are showing festival of Ginani and facial care give to new born. Ginani is annual crop harvesting festival celebrated in valleys of Hunza and Nagar. General date being 21 June, that coincides with the longest day of the year. Baby's facial hair are removed with wheat dough and later a mask of a stone powder made with mothers milk is applied on baby's face. It is believed babies grow to have a glowing skin and less facial hair. Facial hair are usually removed between second week of birth until first few months.

I come from a small village called Danyore. It lies across the river Gilgit in the outskirts of the regional Capital of Gilgit-Baltistan. My forefathers migrated to Danyor from Ali Abad Hunza and we are ethnically known as Burusho of Hunza. I feel very happy to share some aspects of our intangible heritage through photos I took on different occasions. I do not have all the photos with me as I live in Islamabad these days because I work at Lok Virsa, which works towards preservation, documentation and promotion of both tangible and intangible heritage of Pakistan. I am very glad I am sharing whatever photo collection I have. I will share photo about a spring festival we celebrate in Hunza and birth rituals. Hunza is a mountainous valley located in Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is situated in extreme Northern part of Pakistan that borders China. Photos shared are showing festival of Ginani and facial care give to new born. Ginani is annual crop harvesting festival celebrated in valleys of Hunza and Nagar. General date being 21 June, that coincides with the longest day of the year. Baby's facial hair are removed with wheat dough and later a mask of a stone powder made with mothers milk is applied on baby's face. It is believed babies grow to have a glowing skin and less facial hair. Facial hair are usually removed between second week of birth until first few months.

I come from a small village called Danyore. It lies across the river Gilgit in the outskirts of the regional Capital of Gilgit-Baltistan. My forefathers migrated to Danyor from Ali Abad Hunza and we are ethnically known as Burusho of Hunza. I feel very happy to share some aspects of our intangible heritage through photos I took on different occasions. I do not have all the photos with me as I live in Islamabad these days because I work at Lok Virsa, which works towards preservation, documentation and promotion of both tangible and intangible heritage of Pakistan. I am very glad I am sharing whatever photo collection I have. I will share photo about a spring festival we celebrate in Hunza and birth rituals. Hunza is a mountainous valley located in Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is situated in extreme Northern part of Pakistan that borders China. Photos shared are showing festival of Ginani and facial care give to new born. Ginani is annual crop harvesting festival celebrated in valleys of Hunza and Nagar. General date being 21 June, that coincides with the longest day of the year. Baby's facial hair are removed with wheat dough and later a mask of a stone powder made with mothers milk is applied on baby's face. It is believed babies grow to have a glowing skin and less facial hair. Facial hair are usually removed between second week of birth until first few months.

I come from a small village called Danyore. It lies across the river Gilgit in the outskirts of the regional Capital of Gilgit-Baltistan. My forefathers migrated to Danyor from Ali Abad Hunza and we are ethnically known as Burusho of Hunza. I feel very happy to share some aspects of our intangible heritage through photos I took on different occasions. I do not have all the photos with me as I live in Islamabad these days because I work at Lok Virsa, which works towards preservation, documentation and promotion of both tangible and intangible heritage of Pakistan. I am very glad I am sharing whatever photo collection I have. I will share photo about a spring festival we celebrate in Hunza and birth rituals. Hunza is a mountainous valley located in Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is situated in extreme Northern part of Pakistan that borders China. Photos shared are showing festival of Ginani and facial care give to new born. Ginani is annual crop harvesting festival celebrated in valleys of Hunza and Nagar. General date being 21 June, that coincides with the longest day of the year. Baby's facial hair are removed with wheat dough and later a mask of a stone powder made with mothers milk is applied on baby's face. It is believed babies grow to have a glowing skin and less facial hair. Facial hair are usually removed between second week of birth until first few months.

I come from a small village called Danyore. It lies across the river Gilgit in the outskirts of the regional Capital of Gilgit-Baltistan. My forefathers migrated to Danyor from Ali Abad Hunza and we are ethnically known as Burusho of Hunza. I feel very happy to share some aspects of our intangible heritage through photos I took on different occasions. I do not have all the photos with me as I live in Islamabad these days because I work at Lok Virsa, which works towards preservation, documentation and promotion of both tangible and intangible heritage of Pakistan. I am very glad I am sharing whatever photo collection I have. I will share photo about a spring festival we celebrate in Hunza and birth rituals. Hunza is a mountainous valley located in Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is situated in extreme Northern part of Pakistan that borders China. Photos shared are showing festival of Ginani and facial care give to new born. Ginani is annual crop harvesting festival celebrated in valleys of Hunza and Nagar. General date being 21 June, that coincides with the longest day of the year. Baby's facial hair are removed with wheat dough and later a mask of a stone powder made with mothers milk is applied on baby's face. It is believed babies grow to have a glowing skin and less facial hair. Facial hair are usually removed between second week of birth until first few months.

I come from a small village called Danyore. It lies across the river Gilgit in the outskirts of the regional Capital of Gilgit-Baltistan. My forefathers migrated to Danyor from Ali Abad Hunza and we are ethnically known as Burusho of Hunza. I feel very happy to share some aspects of our intangible heritage through photos I took on different occasions. I do not have all the photos with me as I live in Islamabad these days because I work at Lok Virsa, which works towards preservation, documentation and promotion of both tangible and intangible heritage of Pakistan. I am very glad I am sharing whatever photo collection I have. I will share photo about a spring festival we celebrate in Hunza and birth rituals. Hunza is a mountainous valley located in Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is situated in extreme Northern part of Pakistan that borders China. Photos shared are showing festival of Ginani and facial care give to new born. Ginani is annual crop harvesting festival celebrated in valleys of Hunza and Nagar. General date being 21 June, that coincides with the longest day of the year. Baby's facial hair are removed with wheat dough and later a mask of a stone powder made with mothers milk is applied on baby's face. It is believed babies grow to have a glowing skin and less facial hair. Facial hair are usually removed between second week of birth until first few months.

I come from a small village called Danyore. It lies across the river Gilgit in the outskirts of the regional Capital of Gilgit-Baltistan. My forefathers migrated to Danyor from Ali Abad Hunza and we are ethnically known as Burusho of Hunza. I feel very happy to share some aspects of our intangible heritage through photos I took on different occasions. I do not have all the photos with me as I live in Islamabad these days because I work at Lok Virsa, which works towards preservation, documentation and promotion of both tangible and intangible heritage of Pakistan. I am very glad I am sharing whatever photo collection I have. I will share photo about a spring festival we celebrate in Hunza and birth rituals. Hunza is a mountainous valley located in Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is situated in extreme Northern part of Pakistan that borders China. Photos shared are showing festival of Ginani and facial care give to new born. Ginani is annual crop harvesting festival celebrated in valleys of Hunza and Nagar. General date being 21 June, that coincides with the longest day of the year. Baby's facial hair are removed with wheat dough and later a mask of a stone powder made with mothers milk is applied on baby's face. It is believed babies grow to have a glowing skin and less facial hair. Facial hair are usually removed between second week of birth until first few months.

I come from a small village called Danyore. It lies across the river Gilgit in the outskirts of the regional Capital of Gilgit-Baltistan. My forefathers migrated to Danyor from Ali Abad Hunza and we are ethnically known as Burusho of Hunza. I feel very happy to share some aspects of our intangible heritage through photos I took on different occasions. I do not have all the photos with me as I live in Islamabad these days because I work at Lok Virsa, which works towards preservation, documentation and promotion of both tangible and intangible heritage of Pakistan. I am very glad I am sharing whatever photo collection I have. I will share photo about a spring festival we celebrate in Hunza and birth rituals. Hunza is a mountainous valley located in Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is situated in extreme Northern part of Pakistan that borders China. Photos shared are showing festival of Ginani and facial care give to new born. Ginani is annual crop harvesting festival celebrated in valleys of Hunza and Nagar. General date being 21 June, that coincides with the longest day of the year. Baby's facial hair are removed with wheat dough and later a mask of a stone powder made with mothers milk is applied on baby's face. It is believed babies grow to have a glowing skin and less facial hair. Facial hair are usually removed between second week of birth until first few months.

I come from a small village called Danyore. It lies across the river Gilgit in the outskirts of the regional Capital of Gilgit-Baltistan. My forefathers migrated to Danyor from Ali Abad Hunza and we are ethnically known as Burusho of Hunza. I feel very happy to share some aspects of our intangible heritage through photos I took on different occasions. I do not have all the photos with me as I live in Islamabad these days because I work at Lok Virsa, which works towards preservation, documentation and promotion of both tangible and intangible heritage of Pakistan. I am very glad I am sharing whatever photo collection I have. I will share photo about a spring festival we celebrate in Hunza and birth rituals. Hunza is a mountainous valley located in Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is situated in extreme Northern part of Pakistan that borders China. Photos shared are showing festival of Ginani and facial care give to new born. Ginani is annual crop harvesting festival celebrated in valleys of Hunza and Nagar. General date being 21 June, that coincides with the longest day of the year. Baby's facial hair are removed with wheat dough and later a mask of a stone powder made with mothers milk is applied on baby's face. It is believed babies grow to have a glowing skin and less facial hair. Facial hair are usually removed between second week of birth until first few months.

I come from a small village called Danyore. It lies across the river Gilgit in the outskirts of the regional Capital of Gilgit-Baltistan. My forefathers migrated to Danyor from Ali Abad Hunza and we are ethnically known as Burusho of Hunza. I feel very happy to share some aspects of our intangible heritage through photos I took on different occasions. I do not have all the photos with me as I live in Islamabad these days because I work at Lok Virsa, which works towards preservation, documentation and promotion of both tangible and intangible heritage of Pakistan. I am very glad I am sharing whatever photo collection I have. I will share photo about a spring festival we celebrate in Hunza and birth rituals. Hunza is a mountainous valley located in Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is situated in extreme Northern part of Pakistan that borders China. Photos shared are showing festival of Ginani and facial care give to new born. Ginani is annual crop harvesting festival celebrated in valleys of Hunza and Nagar. General date being 21 June, that coincides with the longest day of the year. Baby's facial hair are removed with wheat dough and later a mask of a stone powder made with mothers milk is applied on baby's face. It is believed babies grow to have a glowing skin and less facial hair. Facial hair are usually removed between second week of birth until first few months.

I come from a small village called Danyore. It lies across the river Gilgit in the outskirts of the regional Capital of Gilgit-Baltistan. My forefathers migrated to Danyor from Ali Abad Hunza and we are ethnically known as Burusho of Hunza. I feel very happy to share some aspects of our intangible heritage through photos I took on different occasions. I do not have all the photos with me as I live in Islamabad these days because I work at Lok Virsa, which works towards preservation, documentation and promotion of both tangible and intangible heritage of Pakistan. I am very glad I am sharing whatever photo collection I have. I will share photo about a spring festival we celebrate in Hunza and birth rituals. Hunza is a mountainous valley located in Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is situated in extreme Northern part of Pakistan that borders China. Photos shared are showing festival of Ginani and facial care give to new born. Ginani is annual crop harvesting festival celebrated in valleys of Hunza and Nagar. General date being 21 June, that coincides with the longest day of the year. Baby's facial hair are removed with wheat dough and later a mask of a stone powder made with mothers milk is applied on baby's face. It is believed babies grow to have a glowing skin and less facial hair. Facial hair are usually removed between second week of birth until first few months.

I come from a small village called Danyore. It lies across the river Gilgit in the outskirts of the regional Capital of Gilgit-Baltistan. My forefathers migrated to Danyor from Ali Abad Hunza and we are ethnically known as Burusho of Hunza. I feel very happy to share some aspects of our intangible heritage through photos I took on different occasions. I do not have all the photos with me as I live in Islamabad these days because I work at Lok Virsa, which works towards preservation, documentation and promotion of both tangible and intangible heritage of Pakistan. I am very glad I am sharing whatever photo collection I have. I will share photo about a spring festival we celebrate in Hunza and birth rituals. Hunza is a mountainous valley located in Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is situated in extreme Northern part of Pakistan that borders China. Photos shared are showing festival of Ginani and facial care give to new born. Ginani is annual crop harvesting festival celebrated in valleys of Hunza and Nagar. General date being 21 June, that coincides with the longest day of the year. Baby's facial hair are removed with wheat dough and later a mask of a stone powder made with mothers milk is applied on baby's face. It is believed babies grow to have a glowing skin and less facial hair. Facial hair are usually removed between second week of birth until first few months.

I come from a small village called Danyore. It lies across the river Gilgit in the outskirts of the regional Capital of Gilgit-Baltistan. My forefathers migrated to Danyor from Ali Abad Hunza and we are ethnically known as Burusho of Hunza. I feel very happy to share some aspects of our intangible heritage through photos I took on different occasions. I do not have all the photos with me as I live in Islamabad these days because I work at Lok Virsa, which works towards preservation, documentation and promotion of both tangible and intangible heritage of Pakistan. I am very glad I am sharing whatever photo collection I have. I will share photo about a spring festival we celebrate in Hunza and birth rituals. Hunza is a mountainous valley located in Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is situated in extreme Northern part of Pakistan that borders China. Photos shared are showing festival of Ginani and facial care give to new born. Ginani is annual crop harvesting festival celebrated in valleys of Hunza and Nagar. General date being 21 June, that coincides with the longest day of the year. Baby's facial hair are removed with wheat dough and later a mask of a stone powder made with mothers milk is applied on baby's face. It is believed babies grow to have a glowing skin and less facial hair. Facial hair are usually removed between second week of birth until first few months.

I come from a small village called Danyore. It lies across the river Gilgit in the outskirts of the regional Capital of Gilgit-Baltistan. My forefathers migrated to Danyor from Ali Abad Hunza and we are ethnically known as Burusho of Hunza. I feel very happy to share some aspects of our intangible heritage through photos I took on different occasions. I do not have all the photos with me as I live in Islamabad these days because I work at Lok Virsa, which works towards preservation, documentation and promotion of both tangible and intangible heritage of Pakistan. I am very glad I am sharing whatever photo collection I have. I will share photo about a spring festival we celebrate in Hunza and birth rituals. Hunza is a mountainous valley located in Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is situated in extreme Northern part of Pakistan that borders China. Photos shared are showing festival of Ginani and facial care give to new born. Ginani is annual crop harvesting festival celebrated in valleys of Hunza and Nagar. General date being 21 June, that coincides with the longest day of the year. Baby's facial hair are removed with wheat dough and later a mask of a stone powder made with mothers milk is applied on baby's face. It is believed babies grow to have a glowing skin and less facial hair. Facial hair are usually removed between second week of birth until first few months.

I come from a small village called Danyore. It lies across the river Gilgit in the outskirts of the regional Capital of Gilgit-Baltistan. My forefathers migrated to Danyor from Ali Abad Hunza and we are ethnically known as Burusho of Hunza. I feel very happy to share some aspects of our intangible heritage through photos I took on different occasions. I do not have all the photos with me as I live in Islamabad these days because I work at Lok Virsa, which works towards preservation, documentation and promotion of both tangible and intangible heritage of Pakistan. I am very glad I am sharing whatever photo collection I have. I will share photo about a spring festival we celebrate in Hunza and birth rituals. Hunza is a mountainous valley located in Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is situated in extreme Northern part of Pakistan that borders China. Photos shared are showing festival of Ginani and facial care give to new born. Ginani is annual crop harvesting festival celebrated in valleys of Hunza and Nagar. General date being 21 June, that coincides with the longest day of the year. Baby's facial hair are removed with wheat dough and later a mask of a stone powder made with mothers milk is applied on baby's face. It is believed babies grow to have a glowing skin and less facial hair. Facial hair are usually removed between second week of birth until first few months.

I come from a small village called Danyore. It lies across the river Gilgit in the outskirts of the regional Capital of Gilgit-Baltistan. My forefathers migrated to Danyor from Ali Abad Hunza and we are ethnically known as Burusho of Hunza. I feel very happy to share some aspects of our intangible heritage through photos I took on different occasions. I do not have all the photos with me as I live in Islamabad these days because I work at Lok Virsa, which works towards preservation, documentation and promotion of both tangible and intangible heritage of Pakistan. I am very glad I am sharing whatever photo collection I have. I will share photo about a spring festival we celebrate in Hunza and birth rituals. Hunza is a mountainous valley located in Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is situated in extreme Northern part of Pakistan that borders China. Photos shared are showing festival of Ginani and facial care give to new born. Ginani is annual crop harvesting festival celebrated in valleys of Hunza and Nagar. General date being 21 June, that coincides with the longest day of the year. Baby's facial hair are removed with wheat dough and later a mask of a stone powder made with mothers milk is applied on baby's face. It is believed babies grow to have a glowing skin and less facial hair. Facial hair are usually removed between second week of birth until first few months.

Traditional Korean pungmulnori, with performers and audience coming together as one.

It isn't easy to succeed ICH in the materialistic present. Intangible cultural heritage learned and expressed through the body is not a profitable cultural perfoming arts profession. The teacher watches the disciple with pride and worry. The jultagi (important ICH No 58) performance made me think about the difficult conditions for ICH transmission.

Tibetan Monks are playing dance and villagers are performing a masked play during the annual ritual.

Tibetan Monks are playing dance and villagers are performing a masked play during the annual ritual.

Tibetan Monks are playing dance and villagers are performing a masked play during the annual ritual.

Intangible cultural heritage is part of daily life in some Indian agricultural regions.

Intangible cultural heritage is part of daily life in some Indian agricultural regions.

Intangible cultural heritage is part of daily life in some Indian agricultural regions.

Intangible cultural heritage is part of daily life in some Indian agricultural regions.

Intangible cultural heritage is part of daily life in some Indian agricultural regions.

Intangible cultural heritage is part of daily life in some Indian agricultural regions.

Intangible cultural heritage is part of daily life in some Indian agricultural regions.

Intangible cultural heritage is part of daily life in some Indian agricultural regions.

Intangible cultural heritage is part of daily life in some Indian agricultural regions.

Intangible cultural heritage is part of daily life in some Indian agricultural regions.

Show the excellence of Korean traditional culture to the world and promoting talchum to broader audience

Show the excellence of Korean traditional culture to the world and promoting talchum to broader audience