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mountains of the Caucasus, from the Caspian Sea to the Persian Gulf, we greet our friends around the world who celebrate the New Year at the Spring Equinox – Uzbek, Uyghur, Tajik, Azeri, Afghan, Crimean Tatar, Kazakh, Iranians, Turkmen, Kurds and many others. Music: Mohsen Chavoshi - Beraghsa Dance: Silk Road Dance Company Dance Choreography: Laurel Victoria Gray (WATCH IN HD FOR HIGH QUALITY) دوستان از سراسر دنیا، ازبک، اویغور، تاجیک، آذری، افغانی، تاتار، قزاق، ایرانی، ترکمن، کرد؛ از دامنه های آسیای مرکزی تا قله کوههای قفقاز؛ از دریای خزر تا خلیج همیشگی فارس اگر نوروز را به عنوان سال نو جشن میگیرید، تبریک ما را از قلب واشنگتن دی‌سی پذیرا باشید https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/1723430271677-EG9ALZ7OYLSVW0COZRL1/image.jpg FILM - Navroz Greetings 2019 From the steppes of Central Asia to the mountains of the Caucasus, from the Caspian Sea to the Persian Gulf, we greet our friends around the world who celebrate the New Year at the Spring Equinox – Uzbek, Uyghur, Tajik, Azeri, Afghan, Crimean Tatar, Kazakh, Iranians, Turkmen, Kurds and many others. Music: Mohsen Chavoshi - Beraghsa Dance: Silk Road Dance Company Dance Choreography: Laurel Victoria Gray (WATCH IN HD FOR HIGH QUALITY) دوستان از سراسر دنیا، ازبک، اویغور، تاجیک، آذری، افغانی، تاتار، قزاق، ایرانی، ترکمن، کرد؛ از دامنه های آسیای مرکزی تا قله کوههای قفقاز؛ از دریای خزر تا خلیج همیشگی فارس اگر نوروز را به عنوان سال نو جشن میگیرید، تبریک ما را از قلب واشنگتن دی‌سی پذیرا باشید https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/1723430770667-6H4TAOMW69CAQNWXO9WC/image-asset.jpeg FILM - Field Marketing Promo Video 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/1723430492330-E019NANEUIY2IQZD37HA/image-asset.jpeg FILM - Thompson Creek Window Company | Employee Experience https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/1723430395196-PLYT4CQPPY8SGA3DLXV4/image-asset.jpeg FILM - Thompson Creek Bath & Shower Remodel: Testimonial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/1723430860493-CSG11G76KHBZBM9O7PCB/image-asset.jpeg FILM - Holiday Party 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/1723431007742-B830YK9J71JP7ZKBMNF0/image-asset.jpeg FILM - Thompson Creek Bath & Shower Remodel: In As Little As One Day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/1723430721991-TMXI9MBOXONH784P4H28/image-asset.jpeg FILM - Thompson Creek Customer Testimonial: Window Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/1723430670316-GZPK26SGPL5PGHS3IV54/image-asset.jpeg FILM - Thompson Creek | Local Storm Impact: Is Your Roof Safe? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/1723431046991-7E7P0YAKSFRZ3XJNJL49/image-asset.jpeg FILM - Front Entry Door Testimonial and Installation from the Experts at Thompson Creek Window Company https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/5a611aaf652dea4a252a1c22/5a611ac5047d592dd7950cef/1723476979836/ FILM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/1723430822776-L1MJ7CBR4OK33V1ABT89/image-asset.jpeg FILM - Thompson Creek's Fish-a-Palooza 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/1723430964390-21HHGL7QWBJZRYHLL7EU/image-asset.jpeg FILM - TextToWin BlueCrabs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/1723430604018-CT51J0QLCNN2JR6R6U8G/image-asset.jpeg FILM - Thompson Creek Window Company In Action! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/1723423827030-SCZUM9FS4C02JR3SZ4RN/image-asset.jpeg FILM - Soz'e Jiger Wakhi Song 2019 Nazir Ahmed Bulbul (Sir Nazir) is a famous and well respected Wakhi poet who is also a school principal in Gojal, Hunza. His poetry is known throughout the Pamir region including Pakistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan and China. His profound writing style has a mystical aura that appeals to all who read his elegant prose. Bulbul uses rare vocabulary from the Wakhi language which makes his writing very unique and pleasing to the indigenous people of the valley. As we hear this haunting melody and watch the music video, we are pulled into a separate peaceful realm where we overlook our worldly stresses and listen to the mesmerizing tune giving literal voice to the poem and the poet. He composes his poem passionately about lost love, perhaps from his own beautiful, painful past experience. Many of us can relate to this deep and powerful emotion based on encounters in our own lives. He mourns as if death looms near when he alludes to the hereafter, expressing his immense anguish as his love is threatened because the lost beauty whom he adored is no longer his – yet he remembers her vividly. He hopes that his suffering in this court of love has not yet ended. Azrael, the angel of death, is asked to wait before he comes for him, for their love is still a possibility. His lover is crushing him with her stare – if looks could kill, this would be his end. He pleads with her to allow him to live his last few moments within the comfort of her embrace. The poet’s subtle smile in conclusion makes us brood over whether he ended up with his love after all – did the lovers finally come together? The smile he shares with us in the video tells us that there is always hope to survive even the most painful experiences, and life goes on. We are strong enough to overcome and will triumph. There come certain times in our lives when we feel despondent, as if our life is trivial, worthless and a burden to others, but this is in reality farthest from the truth. Poetic works often explore the darker side of sad, difficult experiences in life as the poet writes here. Lost love, bullying, and harassment all are factors in mental health issues not only in the western world, but in all countries including our own. We need to be prepared to prevent emotional distress and mental illness. As tourism increases in the north, it is as if a passage to the western world reveals itself and we envision a different life for ourselves. When the traditional values clash with the western ones, confusion may result leading to emotional distress and instability. This should not be an outcome that is easily accepted – we must work hard to counter mental health issues resulting from this disharmony between cultures and values through use of preventative measures in schools and medical resources. The creative process for this effort began with coordination by our team between the poet, musicians and singers. We filmed the video with the group while in Gojal and were amazed by the commitment and dedication shown by all involved. The beautiful poem by Bulbul was put to music composed by Sohail Rumi who has always admired his poetic work and was drawn back to the Wakhi culture and language as a result of Bulbul’s writing. Both Naveed and Rumi contributed their singing talent and are dedicated artists seeking to further their creative contributions to the local towns and villages of northern Pakistan. “We know may be in pain and that the world and your loved ones would be better off without you - that they deserve someone better than you. But you are PERFECT. You are LOVED, WANTED, NEEDED – and we accept you as you are. We are here to listen to you without judgment. There is always hope in each and every situation!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/1516313285418-TNW80YB3RW1IMDJGDOEQ/image-asset.jpeg FILM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/1538504059804-FDGVBDKWL4G87HGDICCN/image-asset.jpeg FILM - Nasimi Khush by Zafar Band ZAFAR band, Tara, and I collaborated on Nasimi Khush and this is what we got- take a look and let us know how you like it. Watch in HD for better quality and don't miss the neighbors joining the party for the bonfire we had toward the end. 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They are both 17 years of age and best friends. When asked what their current daily routine consists of post Coke Studio, they shared that they attend school, come home, clean the house, wash dishes and cook - which is not always the most exciting way to spend time according to them, but they have to do it to help out around the home. Coke Studio Explorer approached their cousin because they were interested in recruiting female singers to represent the Kalash culture. Initially they recruited their mom and friends to complete the first recording since they were adults and recruiting the younger females did not seem suitable at the time. But once they recorded Pareekh, they became famous to the local Pakistanis and even abroad, and garnered much attention. Both shared that tourists are persistent at times, which is frustrating, especially if they do not want to take photos with strangers. They often feel that their culture is not respected by the visitors from within Pakistan – they are more overbearing than the foreign visitors who come to Kalash, perhaps because Coke Studio is more popular within the country than outside. Regardless, they have appreciated the attention and learned much about singing from Coke Studio – and are grateful for the opportunity that they had to showcase their talent to the world. It was an enjoyable interaction with these two young ladies as they took time to meet with us and share their experience at Coke Studio with us as well. They were very sweet and open, just as we were excited to have the opportunity to speak with them and capture their photo. “We are happy to meet people from outside of our country and share our culture with you.” Kalash, Pakistan 14OCT19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/e4056862-1e76-4cee-855f-614be0d0e00c/72620779_10156779253577452_843154483100778496_n.jpg Fall for Pakistan - Make it stand out As we crossed into Gilgit-Baltistan within the Ghizer region, we saw a young boy and girl, maybe ten or eleven years of age, walking along the road. The boy was carrying wood on his back, presumably for his family to use as the autumn season brings much cooler weather to the region. I stopped to take a photo given the sight of the two children against the scenic backdrop of the majestic mountains and the water running alongside the unfinished road. As gratitude for the inconvenience of stopping their trek home to take a photo, I offered them sustenance. Ghizer, Gilgit-Baltistan. 18OCT19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/3b68144e-f7c2-4e03-b7ed-d75fa8a1998d/73196855_10156765015032452_3631624053992718336_n.jpg Fall for Pakistan - Make it stand out Ghizer District is the westernmost part of the Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) region of Pakistan and is a crossroads between Gilgit and Chitral via Shandur Pass. This photo was taken when we crossed over into the first village in GB coming from Chitral. It was an overwhelming moment for me and made me quite happy since I knew I was now getting closer to my hometown of Gulmit. As I stood and stared at the picturesque reflection of this stunning landscape, I pondered the experience of the last ten days and pinched myself to make sure I was truly standing there in my homeland across the world, a different society and culture, a very different way of life. Recently, I have spoken to headmasters and school children, collaborated with various types of artists in the region, stopped to talk to the native peoples as they go about their daily routines, listened to striving entrepreneurs, delivered supplies to students across the northern areas of Pakistan – all to give voice to the people and lift them up. But now I realize that I have learned much about myself too – it has been life changing for me. I made connections with these beautiful, memorable individuals (now friends) that will last a lifetime – but I ask myself, why do I feel so emotionally connected to these people whom I just met? Because their life experiences speak to me – I relate to what they say and share. These people are real and do not put up facades and staged pleasantries the way we often do in the western world – they share raw experiences and feelings with you. When they talk about poetry, depression, love, and sadness, I can relate. When they speak about educating and lifting up our children, I can relate. When they speak about striving for success in our professions, I can relate. When they speak about the beauty and peace that comes with being in our scenic and pure motherland, I can feel that within me as much as they do. As different as we may now be, living in different parts of the world – me in the most powerful country in the world, they from small villages in a developing nation – we are more similar than we are unlike. It is the human experience that has touched me most of all, and I am truly humbled and grateful for this amazing ride. I hope that it does the same for you as we continue on this journey together and Fall for Pakistan! Ghizer, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. 17OCT19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/7120b670-0bf1-4503-9e5e-a84b944a3ce9/72312893_10156752280907452_6430076486090227712_n.jpg Fall for Pakistan - Make it stand out Booni is the headquarter of the Upper Chitral, situated on the Chitral River in northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Our experience with the people of Chitral was memorable, positive and heartwarming - a very simple and sincere group of people. The love they show you is unmatched and makes you feel as if you have always belonged. As a welcoming gesture, they invited us to the polo ground to throw out the opening ball – an honor traditionally saved for a chief guest. As I walked through the crowd and met the many attendees, one elderly man stood out to me – he had a flower on his hat. When I stopped next to him, he kindly removed the flower and presented it to me as a gift. I was very humbled by this gesture, but chose not to keep the flower and instead placed it back into the hat and told him that although I was grateful for his gift, I could not keep his beautiful flower. He honored me with this selfless and kind gesture. Although they are somewhat sequestered from the rest of the country and the world, that does not stop them from expressing affection and welcoming outsiders to their native land to share their unique culture and customs. We have met many diamonds in the rough during our visit here – poets, polo players, students, teachers, entrepreneurs – beautiful people of character who have shared personal experiences and stories with us that we in turn pass on to you. We hope these stories speak to you and draw you to Chitral to meet these extraordinary individuals. We know we have gathered fond memories and connections in this place that we will never, ever forget. Our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all who accommodated us and made our visit so special! We will be back! Chitral, Pakistan; 15OCT19. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/1d9949bd-85aa-48b5-915d-7069d9785e7f/73013990_10156744924657452_5191577010786271232_n.jpg Fall for Pakistan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/a29a0edd-c313-489a-8291-1e603c287536/74634721_10156824938062452_7909404510076796928_n.jpg Fall for Pakistan - Make it stand out E-Britannica defines shamanism as a “religious phenomenon centred on the shaman, a person believed to achieve various powers through trance or ecstatic religious experience. They are typically thought to have the ability to heal the sick, to communicate with the otherworld, and often to escort the souls of the dead to that otherworld. A shaman is literally “one who knows.”” So during our Fall for Pakistan journey, when we had the chance to meet an actual shaman by the name of Guldana in our town, we were extremely excited, but oddly, it also felt a bit eerie as we traveled to her for our unplanned visit – as if she had beckoned us to her home at the far end of the mountain. It was a cool, crisp autumn evening, a magical aura about it with a slight breeze winding through the trees and leaves gliding down to the ground. Did she know we were coming? Did we want to know what our futures held in store? We were not sure but we’d soon find out – we knew this would be a rare experience we would never forget! Guldana is a Wakhi elder in her 60s who has gained notoriety due to her status as a shaman for over forty years. She is so popular that she has even visited China three times to tell fortunes! Guldana has been interviewed by many over the years and people travel to her to find out their future. We asked her about her transition to this role – how it happened, when, if she still is able to communicate with the other world and spirits. Her story is one which begins centuries ago with her ancestral line. Bobo Sufi and Jaf, were wealthy cow herders, but could not have children. One day, a stranger asked Ja, the wife, what she would desire in the world – she replied that she so very much wanted children. He told her to go drink the spring water from Afgharch in Hunza. She did so, and soon after, she gave birth to three children – 2 sons, and a daughter (Barch, Chique and Murwari respectively). Guldana’s ancestral line came from the son, Barch. This illustrated that this supernatural tendency runs in her family for many generations. It reminded us of the mythical stories you hear in European folklore, like of the nymph Melusina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/4460bfea-1701-4aa3-b881-9c29b519ff4a/71834119_10156744878527452_5677941108840071168_n.jpg Fall for Pakistan - Make it stand out The incomparable children of Kalash were very much the highlight of our visit to this amazing place. They were initially shy in meeting us, and generally do not allow photographers to take photos because they often feel harassed. However, our fortune was good because once they discovered we were originally from Hunza, they felt comfortable since many of the tour guides that bring visitors to Kalash were also from Hunza. Once they saw us taking photos from the modeling photoshoot, they also wanted to be the focus of our cameras and share their happiness and hope with us. We felt an innocence and sincerity about the children that was untapped and untouched – their angelic expressions staring into our lenses and making us even more eager to take an abundance of photos while we had the chance to interact with these surreal subjects. It was almost an imaginary feeling as the people that we had always heard about or read about now were there with us, in the bright, lively colorful clothing that was so indicative of the people of Kalash. We were always so fascinated by this culture because it was so unique and rare, supposedly from the time of Alexander the Great. The culture has survived even though it had been threatened time and time again by extremists. Even now, only several thousand Kalash exist – and pressure is there to convert to Islam and join the mainstream religion of Pakistan to obtain an economic and social advantage. Kalash, Pakistan 13OCT19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/f6b00478-94e2-42e4-aae3-ff9e94e5a933/72719890_10156757119147452_808564306852446208_n.jpg Fall for Pakistan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/36d7ca4c-d8bf-4e3d-b4b3-7f7014340c1e/69460562_10156757532117452_6970549638700990464_n.jpg Fall for Pakistan - Make it stand out Mohamed Iqbal khan lives in Chitral. He is a professor that teaches in the local private college. Mohamed studied Arabic and Islamic history at Peshawar University. In his mind, he has two professions – one is to teach students at the college, and the second more relevant and important work is bringing firewood to store for the winter to his parent’s home which is what we caught him doing today. He does not feel that it is appropriate to go to the college to work and have his parents do this strenuous activity on their own, so today, he took a day off to cut and collect wood and bring it home himself as a dutiful son. He was collecting wood on the road that he chopped on the mountain and carried down 30 minutes one way on his shoulders. It was very heavy and labor intensive work. He shared that later, a tractor is rented for 2,000 rupees per instance and is brought from about an hour’s distance from home to transport the wood. During this work, he often interacts with various locals and also with tourists. When we asked him about the season of autumn which is currently upon us, he shared that the ibex comes down from the mountain and grazes. The locals are not allowed to hunt the wild animals and do not like to do so, but people come from outside with licenses to hunt and these funds are collected by the localities. There are wildcats and bears that may threaten the farm animals such as goats and sheep and may even threaten the children of the area. The government’s guidance is to protect your children and your herds. I saw him walking from afar with wood piled on his back, and decided to stop him and find out what he was doing. It was a curious sight and he was gracious enough to talk to us. He was so welcoming and kind - he wanted to ask us to his home as guests but we were at a great distance and could not go. We were very grateful and humbled by his intention nonetheless. It is these connections that we make as we journey through the north that warm our hearts and even make us think twice about returning to our normal, mundane lives we lead in the west. I know that when I return home, I will miss these people and their stories, but I am forever changed for the better as a result of knowing them. “Do not be picky. As educated as one may be, we must be willing to take on the routine chores in life. Know how to take care of your homes, play sports, and do various things. Be an all-rounder.” Chitral, Pakistan. 16OCT19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/2d2232a3-cff8-4af6-8d05-8fab2a9cd2f9/74680781_10156757039702452_1706503451455782912_n.jpg Fall for Pakistan - Make it stand out Zakir is a local poet who is from upper Chitral and resides in Booni. He is well known in the region and writes in Khowar, the local language, to maintain the beauty of his mother tongue. Zakir feels strongly that there is an innate talent that one must have in order to be a good poet – it is not something one can learn. He sat with big name poets at first and shared his poetry, and although he thought they were teasing him when he shared his initial writing, he realized that they truly enjoyed his ghazals and so this was encouragement enough to continue. His audience expects ghazals from him, and so he focuses on that genre. Zakir feels strongly about preserving his culture and that the writing must be consistent with his cultural values. His inspiration comes when he is alone and relaxed and can think to himself – he cannot write on demand. Poetic thoughts just flow at certain times depending on the environment he is in. Lost love is the catalyst which started him to writing poetry and allowed him to express himself and heal. He acquired the pseudonym “Zakhmi”, or “Wounded” for his poetic work. He selected a name that he could connect with and that reflected his state of being and life experience. He published two books to-date and has plans to add to this collection. His advice to those youth wanting to write, take small steps and make an effort to respect your culture and your values. We must revere people like our parents upon which our lives were built – they were the foundation for us. In the age of social media, it is also much easier for someone to express themselves from the comfort of their own home rather than in a public setting which is a wonderful convenience. We asked him if he needed intoxication to be inspired or in some way needed to escape reality to which he said no. As persistent as we were in trying to get him to share his secret, out of dignity and respect, he did not divulge the details behind the wound he suffered from one that drove him to sharing this poetry about lost love, but we could see that he had obviously suffered deeply and the emotions resulting from this state of mind were strong and reflected in his work. He was the epitome of respectfulness and adab. “Our literature should reflect our language and culture. To our youth I say maintain your dignity and your values – never compromise. Choose your words wisely and be aware of how you say things. Stay consistent with your belief system. Be respectful of those who sacrificed before us to give us this life.” Booni, Chitral, Pakistan. 15OCT19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/5073ae45-872b-479d-9e07-9215fd65163f/74994672_10156769531557452_7937302843810119680_n.jpg Fall for Pakistan - Make it stand out Mr. Shah lives in Ishkoman and runs a general store that sells walnuts, apricots, almonds, and other produce of the region. He buys the fruit and nuts, cleans it thoroughly, then packages and sells it in Peshawar. He says there is a lot of potential to grow various types of crops and he is thankful for this blessing. He picks goods up from neighbors in the surrounding region to help out as a good Samaritan, and offers competitive rates as well. If the government could offer assistance by funding a local factory, they could package the goods for international distribution. Regardless, Mr. Shah is quite happy and satisfied at the work he does for himself and for the community. “There is God’s graceful bounty here – we have everything! I truly believes that God-willing, Pakistan will become a successful nation one day soon!” Ishkoman Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan. 18OCT19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/0450fee0-6781-4763-91f8-83acb75a2809/72768729_10156744838222452_5171943070303780864_n.jpg Fall for Pakistan - Make it stand out Naheed is a fashion designer originally from Hunza who is working on her final project using the beautiful traditional dress of the people of Kalash as her theme and combining it with a modern feel. White is her base color for the photoshoot, but she has added the bright and colorful hues that the Kalash people are known for as elegant touches to her simple yet lovely designs. Her viewpoint is that the colors represent the happiness and joyful life of the people of the region. In addition, including metal and embroidery is something that is typically Kalash and she wanted to honor this tradition, so she added metal shapes within the dress and within the headgear to maintain that Kalashi feel to the style she was capturing. As we were working on the photoshoot, three young girls stood in the doorway and watched eagerly with curiosity and interest. This was most appealing to me as a photographer, as it touched on the reality of the culture and allowed me to connect this staged experience of modeling with the actual local faces of the youth. It is as if we are looking in a mirror and the children are from a past time – looking into the future at themselves, where they are adults, dressed in fine clothing, garnering attention from those from the outside. Fascinating juxtaposition of the two groups of subjects in this photo. Kalash, Pakistan 13OCT19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/fdbdaaca-4d7b-407a-8443-6a93d12b580a/73066242_10156744937142452_3830741267571015680_n.jpg Fall for Pakistan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/7fc4d28f-4c8d-40f4-8fda-dc7191956a22/72989914_10156758085042452_4131394420014579712_n.jpg Fall for Pakistan - Make it stand out Mohamed Ali Azhar is a man working at a chai (tea) canteen making tea for visitors in Shandur, the highest polo ground on Earth. Shandur is an area between Chitral and Gilgit that is visited by many passersby. During the fall and winter seasons, it is very cold and can be dangerous to travel. Mohamed shared that it has snowed up to seven feet at times making the trek difficult. He is a dedicated man and walks to and from the canteen two hours each way. The hotel continues to run during the bitter winter season just so folks can have lodging. He transports various types of supplies on foot because he has no other means of doing so. People travel back and forth between Chitral and Gilgit and keep him busy - the residents of Shandur love to have tourists and welcome them with open arms. When we asked him about autumn, he said that he loves the season. It brings the cold at night and sun in the day. As he serves the tea, he enjoys listening to music as he passes his day. “I love this song by an army soldier, dear Muzaffar, who passed away. It brings me peace and happiness.” Shandur, Chitral, Pakistan. 16OCT19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/bf8246be-c63c-4ca1-87e3-4a5aa85c3f1e/72403544_10156752142242452_6485036824640094208_n.jpg Fall for Pakistan - Make it stand out Amir Aman is a young Wakhi man attending school in central Chitral. He is from Broghil, a very remote and unexplored valley in Chitral, cut off from civilization. It is a spectacular work of nature, located in the extreme north in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P).The Broghil Valley is situated in a remote mountainous area of the Chitral district in K-P. It is a narrow valley, located around 250km away from the Chitral city. The valley borders Gilgit-Baltistan in its northeastern part and the Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan along its northwestern part. Amir had an inner desire for something better for himself because he knew of the bigger world beyond his valley. He expressed to his parents his desire to go to central Chitral to study and obtain an education, and they supported him. He is currently at the government high school in Booni, Chitral. He has one brother and two sisters – his sister is currently also living in the dormitories in central Chitral attending school. He shared with us that he also led the way for 24 other students to come to central Chitral and study as a result of his initiative to leave Broghil to make a better life for himself and his family. The Agha Khan Foundation subsidizes half of his education and his parents pay the remaining amount. He was one of the many recipients of the school supply donation from IMAN and CDRS. Amir heard us speaking in Wakhi as we were delivering the school supply donations and quietly whispered, “How are you?”. We were surprised to hear our native language in Chitral, and asked him if he was Wakhi, to which he responded ‘yes’. He obviously had the desire to communicate with us and took that first step to reach out and say something. We in turn took the opportunity to speak with him about his experience, and wanted to share his story. We hope that this forum allows him to communicate with the world – and that his future brings him much success and fulfillment of his dreams. He did not want to be complacent and live like others in Broghil but chose instead to pursue education and consequently a better life for himself and his siblings, as well as friends. If you’re always trying to be normal, you never know how amazing you can be. (MA) “Education is important and integral to a civilized society.” Booni, Chitral, Pakistan. 15OCT19. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/6c4f8561-8e4f-4228-ab50-94cb8f50598f/72564802_10156747301122452_2808212680853159936_n.jpg Fall for Pakistan - Make it stand out Anwar Khan currently runs a lovely guest house in Booni, Chitral and is a jack of all trades as it would seem! He is an impressive and educated young man, with multiple degrees from reputable universities in Pakistan. His Anwar has been riding horses from childhood when his feet did not even reach the stirrups! He loves to play wild polo – the warrior’s game it is called, similar to regular polo but with slightly different rules. It is a game of ethics between the players – they should not strike one another while playing. He feels that the youth own the game in Chitral, and that is the reason for it being so popular. He is saddened that the sport has not picked up around the entire nation and even at an international level, but he is excited to see that even the young and old love to play in his town. Although the youth are an integral part of the sport in the region, the horse itself also needs to be trained how to play. When the season ends, the horse is taken into the stables and has limited activity for several months. As a result when the horse comes out at the beginning of the season, it is in a state of intoxication and wildness – it is considered an untamed horse at that time and cannot be managed by everyone, only those who know the horse can ride it. It is to be fed and also given water at certain times only. This investment in the horse yields a huge return for the polo players – Anwar states that 80% of the game is the horse, the rest is on the player. This game is a game driven by the horse, not the human. His wish is to someday play for the Pakistan national team and represent his country around the world. It saddens him that his fellow players do not like to share their techniques always – he is happy to teach and show others how he plays the game. He struggles with the fact that polo is known as a game for the wealthy man. One of his other faces involves tourism. He runs the lovely and welcoming guest house at which we stayed during our time in Chitral. He has horses, dogs, and other animals at his place for guests to enjoy. This gentleman even practices homeopathic medicine on the animals since there is no veterinary hospital in the vicinity. Is there truly anything he has not tried or cannot do?? From a tourism perspective, he truly believes that Booni has the most amazing sunset view in the entire nation of Pakistan. He takes tourists on simple treks across the region, shows them scenic waterfalls and landscapes, including one of the highest peaks in the northern areas. He also maintains various artifacts in something he has termed his own museum. He shows pride for his culture and way of life through this collection of items. Finally, this young man is also an eloquent poet. He is often inspired by wrongdoing such as the innocent killing of animals. In this instance, he wishes to bring awareness for the protection of wildlife. He feels that what he can bring awareness to, he will work hard to do so if it can make a difference. Anwar wants to bring attention to the plight of these animals and their useless killing through his writings. He is also inspired by famous poets. Although he has a passion for poetry, he does not see a future for himself in it until he is free of the responsibilities he has to his family. Once he is relaxed, he may be able to pursue poetry further. Unfortunately, he feels sadness and frustration that there are limitations placed upon his various talents simply because they can only go as far as his community boundaries and not beyond. Perhaps if the outside world comes to visit Booni, he will be given an opportunity to showcase his multiple abilities and share them with the world. We want to share his amazing story with the world! “We live in a beautiful, untouched place that we want you all to come and experience for yourself. We are a peace loving people and love everyone. We wish to welcome you and want nothing in return but for you to spend time here and appreciate the special place we call our home. We would love for you to visit us in all seasons throughout the year – our home has it’s own charm within each season that you can surely enjoy.” Booni, Chitral, Pakistan. 15OCT19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/a186da1e-26f8-49e1-873f-0f6e3a673602/74158451_10156786065887452_5360447892140064768_n.jpg Fall for Pakistan - Make it stand out Asma is a sweet young girl living in Khudabad, Gojal, Hunza and is a true role model for children everywhere. We highlighted her story in our 2015 photo collection “UNSPOKEN SUMMER” and told of the physical challenge she faced of blindness since birth. As captioned in the photo, her beautiful best friend served as her eyes – she would tell her everything that was happening around her. We wanted to get an update on Asma and thankfully found her and actually sat down with her and her father to speak. Asma is now in grade 4 and lives with her parents and four sisters. Because of her blindness, she has to count steps to go to the kitchen and the main door. Life is a continued struggle, but she makes the most of it and has a positive, happy attitude playing with her sisters and father and enjoying life. When her father returns home each day, he says “how are you, Asma?” so that she knows he is home and can run over to greet him. The family was very gracious and invited us to eat with them during our visit. Asma was not allowed to stay in Diamond Jubilee School, the same school from our previous photo due to policies regarding special needs kids – the school could not accommodate her and so she was asked to leave. Instead, she now attends a local government school that is a little further away. The additional work of having to drop her off and pick her up is a burden on the parents. Sultan, the father, has to attend work to secure an income for the family, and so the mother goes each day each way to drop and pick Asma at school. When the mom is unable, Asma’s caring & sympathetic friends make sure she gets home safely. If there was a special needs school in the area, Sultan expressed that it would make their lives much easier. There is a special needs school in the other town of Gilgit but it does not have a place for her to stay on-site. He cannot afford to send her to a hostel due to his limited income and having to pay school fees for his four other daughters. Asma was given the option of attending a special needs school in Karachi, on the other end of the country, but was so distraught and cried at the thought of leaving her parents that they decided to keep her home rather than put her through such emotional trauma. This clearly shows the plight of students with disabilities in the region. Special needs policies related to education have not progressed in the developing countries as much as they have in first world nations (even here in America they are still evolving). Sultan shared that Asma has no braille books available to her and is also unable to write. There is no system or process in place to enable this for someone who has no sight, and likely for many other children who face these types of challenges. Sultan and his wife constantly worry about their dear Asma. For now, they will take care of her as loving and dutiful parents, but once they pass on, he is unsure how she will survive. Since she is a female and has no male relatives other than Sultan, he is concerned about who will support her financially once he is no longer there. He carries this worry with a heavy heart all of the time, as any parent would in pondering their child’s future. He has taken her to doctors and they have not been able to offer any treatment that can improve her condition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/01319254-188e-4c6c-a29f-0932ccdfec41/72744615_10156744771612452_5107748577837318144_n.jpg Fall for Pakistan - Make it stand out Shah Hussain is a tour guide we met as we came into Kalash, a small town which is en route to center Chitral in the northwestern area of Pakistan. He runs the Kalash Continental Guest House in which we stayed during our time in this part of the valley. He offered to give us a tour of the village because he cares very much about his guests and always treats them like family. He was very kind and hospitable and could speak English very well, so we took this opportunity to learn more about him and the town. Shah was born and raised in Kalash but went to Karachi in 1995 to study. During this time, he returned to the valley for a month during which there was a death in the family - consequently he could not return to Karachi to complete his education. This was a blessing in disguise because he was truly happy to be back in the valley with his relatives and his people. He knew little English then, but began working as a tour guide to share what he knew of his culture with the visitors that came to his town to see the vibrant and primitive culture and learn about the history of the unique Kalash people. After 9/11, tourism was impacted significantly as it was across Pakistan, but has stabilized now that the current government has offered more protections and security and is promoting foreign tourism especially. Shah has been in this profession now for 18 years, since 2001. When asked what his best memories have been, he says he has fond memories of guiding American groups for weeks at a time – taking them around the various areas of Chitral. He does not see this as work – he truly feels a passion for sharing all he knows about his own culture with others from abroad. As we approached the town, we were off road on a dirt path for an hour – it was a very bumpy ride high up on the side of the mountains, you could see the river winding like a snake far below. Only one car could fit – if we found ourselves face to face with another vehicle, the driver had to reverse and find a spot to tuck the car into on the side of the road while we allowed the other to pass. It had been a long trip, but as we entered the town, I immediately sprang up at the sight of the vibrant hues of female dresses, as I had seen in magazines and on the internet many times before. It was as if the photos from the magazines had come to life and were jumping off the pages into real life! The scene was surreal – not many cultures wore traditional dress as part of their daily routines, but the Kalash women did and I found this to be truly fascinating and felt very much as if I belonged here with these loving people. “I welcome you. Kalash is a beautiful people – you [have] never see a culture like this. We are only 4k people left. We love people from outside our country and our culture to come and visit us.” Kalash, Pakistan 13OCT19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/adf6c313-3d2f-48a2-a190-e588e1bd833b/72951071_10156752223667452_2597374587423424512_n.jpg Fall for Pakistan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/47f3cda1-de8b-4e67-b445-88d29f93d83b/73138411_10156770779902452_5412548869097521152_n.jpg Fall for Pakistan - Make it stand out As part of the Fall for Pakistan awareness campaign, our Washington, DC based team members who are also part of the Interfaith Mom’s Action Network (IMAN) and NA Photography & Design (NAPD) worked together to identify a charitable means of giving back to the community by lifting up the precious babes of our motherland through promoting education. Increasing knowledge is a wonderful way to learn and overcome ignorance, and because education is near and dear to our heart, donating school supplies seemed like a fun & tangible way to help. We acquired the assistance of the team from the Comprehensive Disaster and Response Service (CDRS) who were gracious enough to provide assistance in identifying a wholesale supplier in Islamabad that could provide backpacks filled with school supplies for 300 students. The donors were family, friends and colleagues based in the United States. IMAN coordinated the collection of funds and worked through CDRS to purchase and pay for the school supplies. NAPD then collected the items from a wholesaler in Islamabad and delivered them across the northern areas, from Kalash to Chitral to Gilgit, Baltistan and captured the uplifting moments in the photos we are sharing here! It was so gratifying and heartwarming to see the faces of young students light up when they received the gifts – an incomparable feeling! We hope that you are as motivated and full of joy as our hearts were to continue to give to these children – the smiles and love you feel is well worth the entire effort. It is quite difficult to articulate our emotions but we are truly grateful for the experience and for getting to know these treasured children. It is our promise that we will keep trying to do good and give back so that these delightful and diligent children can be educated and make a difference in their respective communities, and collectively as a nation and society! “Our hope is to continue to do this type of work as we engage with the various communities in nations around the world – it is our life’s passion to give back to our children and ensure that they have a bright and hopeful future ahead.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/2fce0585-6773-428a-9883-63e407d32bd9/75231819_10156767864947452_2059201205116076032_n.jpg Fall for Pakistan - Make it stand out As we crossed into Gilgit-Baltistan within the Ghizer region, we encountered these men in one of the fields and decided to capture this photo with the breathtaking, mountainous scenery in the backdrop. They were working hard on a tractor to transport dirt to a construction site. Ghizer, Gilgit-Baltistan. 17OCT19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/9043dd40-0ce8-494b-bc4c-f6df526430e3/74528529_10156767877072452_3920318930857492480_n.jpg Fall for Pakistan - Make it stand out Hussain Wali is a landowner and farmer in Barsat, the first village en route from Chitral to Gilgit-Baltistan. He maintains the farmland and has a busy season from April through September. It is a lengthy, cumbersome process. He farms wheat and potatoes on his extensive amount of land. Generally speaking the people of the village of about 100 homes are happy, especially if the crop is good. If not, then it’s a problem and folks are sad since it impacts them in a negative way financially. He has two children, a son and daughter, who attend the local school. Tourists come and go during the pleasant weather, but during the cold winter seasons, outside visitors are few. We stopped to speak to him and as is customary in the region, he welcomed us to his home for tea. The entire people of the northern area are so hospitable and kind – we have yet to encounter someone who has NOT invited us for chai tea! “Happy to have tourists here – welcome you with love and we hope you will visit us!” Barsat, Gilgit-Baltistan. 17OCT19. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/19b1ff55-a4c2-4dfe-8a05-4804254268a5/74230412_10156779230932452_5450781796088152064_n.jpg Fall for Pakistan - Make it stand out This family was affected in July of 2018 by the enormous floods caused by the melting glaciers of the region. As a result of the flooding, an artificial lake was created in Batsuwat submerging 40 homes and crops in the region. I stopped because I was taken by the living conditions of this family. The makeshift home was in response to the loss of the homes due to flooding. It was a surreal experience to know that people lived like this in present day. At face value, one would think a home like this would be centuries old, but sadly, it is how they live in Ishkoman after the disaster struck. The intensity with which they stare at the camera makes one wonder if the trauma they experienced still lives within them – and their eyes show their helplessness but also strength to overcome. Tough women and moms taking care of their children - what strength of character! Batsuwat, Ishkoman Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, 19OCT19. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/6b0c00d3-609b-4a6d-9dfc-caf655ffee07/73295851_10156745069482452_7249883226322239488_n.jpg Fall for Pakistan - Make it stand out Akhtar Hussain is a striking young 17-year old living in Kalash with dreams of becoming a male model. A few years back, his father passed away and so he stopped pursuing his education and began working to help his family financially. He currently intends to move to Karachi once he has his identity card and become a security guard so that he can earn a better living and send money back to his family to help support them. He was actually playing cricket in the village when the designer’s team noticed him and approached him to model for them. He truly enjoyed the modeling experience during this photoshoot and expressed that he had always had a desire to try it. He was extremely excited and humbled to be part of the fashion modeling experience and to top it all off, he was paid for it which was icing on the cake. As I was taking his photos during the shoot, I realized that he had the right looks for the camera, and so I decided to ask him about his interest in pursuing modeling even further. He went on to share this story with me, and so I wanted to share it with you all. Often in life we may desire one thing, but end up with something entirely different simply for reasons beyond our control – this is appearing to be one of those unfortunate situations. But, I truly hope he gets an opportunity to do what he loves, and is able to pursue his passion for modeling so that he can enjoy his career as well as help his family become financial stable. “Welcome to the tourists – we welcome you here in Kalash.” Kalash, Pakistan 13OCT19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/604a8866-fc52-4142-8e8f-322dd0815c84/73515748_10156747337442452_7990723174591365120_n.jpg Fall for Pakistan - Make it stand out This is an inspirational story of female empowerment! In 1990, Shah Puri and her husband migrated from another town in Chitral to Booni due to extreme poverty. Booni was known for providing a relatively decent quality of life to its inhabitants, and with two sons and two daughters, they decided it was best for their family to relocate. Both she and her spouse were uneducated and had suffered hardships and were looking to make a good life for their children. The lack of skills and limited job opportunities forced them to settle in Booni where they knew they would find some work to make a living. When they relocated, the local school appointed her husband as a watchman and janitor. They were given the opportunity to live near the reputable Pamir school as well, and so their children were provided a free education as a benefit to employment. During this time, Shah Puri took a position in the cafeteria as a cook. She enjoyed her work with the students and continued to efficiently run the cafeteria for 10-15 years. The school was very appreciative of her service as was the local community. Shah Puri recently realized that she had a greater dream of starting her own business rather than working for others. She wanted to open her own café, serving tea, samosas, and pakoras – and she knew she could also cook for different events. This entrepreneurial spirit was a rare thing in the women of Chitral. Because they were educated and did not espouse extremely conservative values, her adult children strongly supported this vision their mother had, and so they presented the business case to the KP government in 2018. The KP government was so impressed that they actually awarded Bibi a grant to establish her very own female run business in Booni. The children decided to call it Nan Café. Nan means “mother” in the native language, and so they felt it most appropriate to name it after her given that it was her initiative and hard work that led them to this highpoint. Nan Café focuses on traditional dishes that are not available in the market, very different from regular Pakistani food. This café employs local women to make the foods and feeds both tourists and locals. The café has developed a local brand in Booni and is reputable and well-liked. The family is always open to feedback from customers and they work to improve the business model as comments are received. Bibi takes her responsibility very seriously – she constantly performs quality assurance on all of the foods and wants to maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction with her products. Due to overwhelming demand, they are planning to expand the business within Chitral. She and her daughter cook the food but they are looking for additional help as they expand their footprint and will train people if needed. Shah Puri is happy & satisfied with all of the sacrifices she and her husband made early in their life to move to this place and settle the family here. All four children are highly educated, and she feels that this has awarded the family a certain level of respect in the community as a result. If given the choice to educate her sons or daughters, she would choose to educate her daughters. There is a well-known African proverb: “If you educate a man, you educate an individual. But if you educate a woman, you educate a community.” Bibi has done her part in helping to educate her daughters and ultimately give back to her beloved community. “Educate your daughters.” Booni, Chitral, Pakistan. 15OCT19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/1723421653499-WDODFD8RLT8LHY8IFBQ3/72989914_10156758085042452_4131394420014579712_n.jpg Fall for Pakistan https://www.hunzadesigner.com/afiyaafrica daily 0.75 2024-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/8ec55ae9-c867-4cde-9345-f69f3b2369fc/187747497_10158421072112452_4654685646390984821_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/13111873-98b5-446b-a392-0f6e4ff54fd1/184127203_10158390903662452_9189810587071558744_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out What better day to highlight the contribution of women than today - Mother’s Day! We took a tour of the Karamojong village to see how the tribe lives and encountered several remarkable females - building homes, carrying water jugs, gardening and doing other chores. They reminded me of my own incredible mother who worked hard to support our family growing up in Pakistan. The women are strong and independent, managing the families while the men are away herding cattle. We surveyed the architecture of the homes. Most had nothing inside other than leather mats upon which the families would sleep at night. The first lady we met was of the upper class – you can recognize such women by the necklaces they wear. Jewelry is a beautiful part of all cultures, and this one is no exception. These necklaces represent not only beauty, but wealth. The colorful glass beads may be of value to her if she ever has a need to sell them. The number of silver necklaces shows how many wives her husband has. The copper necklace represents the clan of the husband, in her case, the antelope clan. Although you see the life experience in her eyes, you also sense that she lives a comfortable life from the delicate smile on her face. But, not everyone is so lucky to live an easy life. As we were completing our tour, I noticed one home in particular, with a woman sitting inside wearing a shocking pink top. Rays of sun fell onto her through the unthatched roof, encasing her in their warmth. For an instance, she appeared trapped within the beams - the contrast of the light and dark was striking, and I needed to capture this moment! We approached the woman and asked if we could take a photo, she replied that she was blind and had been since an accident in her youth. I found it inspiring that even without the ability to see, she was working to build her new home, and took care of her grandchildren with her young daughters who were nearby. I looked around and asked her about the fragmented roof. She said that she could not afford new materials, and so reusing the materials was the only way to finish the new home. I decided that this was a wonderful opportunity to connect mothers across the world, so using the remaining donation I had from the IMAN USA charity group of interfaith moms, I offered to help. She smiled happily and humbly accepted the donation. I tried to communicate with them through gestures but they just laughed, and I was unsure if they even understood what I was trying to say. I grinned along with them, knowing that whatever they thought of me was certainly delighting them, and that pleased me very much. This interaction with these women made me realize that language is not just spoken words, but that true connection can be made through kindness and a personal touch – we just need to make the effort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/dc79eae5-d81b-43c6-a135-20843a5b952d/188609165_10158421071997452_7947026683638946217_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out **Please be advised that some photos in this post contain graphic content related to rituals of animal sacrifice** The main elder was the first to consume the clumpy blood, which signifies a celebration of life since blood runs through each and every one of us. When he was done, the others took turns doing the same. At times, they even placed their face within the goat’s abdomen! Once the drinking of the lifeblood was complete, the goat was carved into pieces and roasted. The men lined up one after the other to allow the elders to smear the waste from the stomach and intestines onto their forehead and chest, generating positive vibes and good thoughts. I felt a little queasy seeing this, but understood that this was part of their way of life. After the waste was applied to their bodies, they joined the semicircle and took a seat beneath the tree. Karamojong believe that this casts away the bad spirits and is a kind of protection and holy blessing. As they finished up this part of the ritual, an outsider arrived, entering a bit late – he was an interesting character and piqued my curiosity. I kept looking at him, and he kept staring at me as I captured his iconic image with my camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/f5513e4f-f9c8-4d66-8d7d-d00323f5c821/185329796_10158397711957452_5640380951158447742_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out I decided to go full on Karamojong and immerse myself in the culture by wearing the native dress and experiencing the simple life not as a tourist, but as a local. I find through my travels that this truly is the best way to learn about people and their way of life. This humility in the desire to relate allows human connection to occur at a primal level with compassion and understanding for people different than our own. There is an innocence and sincerity in the simplicity of it that I cannot explain, but it fulfills me to a point that nothing else does. As we strolled outside the village, we came upon a clearing under a large, shaded tree – an area designated for the tribal dance. The women and men were gathering around for a special kind of jamboree! Dancing was a form of art and entertainment for the community – even the children happily watched as the adults began to sway and twirl. This was a way for the Karamojong tribe to leave their worries behind and focus on the delightfully simple music and movement with no use of modern technology or sound. The dancers tied bells to their legs and the ring leader blew a whistle and chanted whilst the others repeated the words – this provided the underlying rhythm for their movement. The joyful choreography was spontaneous and consisted of clapping hands, stomping feet, and singing. I was reminded of my village in Hunza Valley where the sound of drums drew people from their homes to the polo ground. To us, this was such a primitive act – but to them, it was a means of entertainment and relaxation. The children sported huge grins as they watched the performance, and I had to capture the pure glee beaming from their faces! As I observed the dance, I noticed women with clay strewn over their faces in delicate patterns. I was told that this was considered an ornament of beauty for attracting men. As the dancing commenced, it became such an exhilarating experience that they gestured to me to dance along with them! I jumped as the young man sprang up opposite me – it was challenging to leap so high especially wearing their local dress but I certainly tried my best to follow his lead! They laughed and enjoyed my unexpected participation, and later I received many smiles and recognition as they saw me walking around the village. I discovered afterwards that the higher a man can jump, the more women he will attract. Had I known this sooner, I truly would have made an effort to soar! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/ae14a381-a272-4598-ad79-24707291980e/190664998_10158423402882452_5470246485993576136_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out **Please be advised that some photos in this post contain graphic content related to rituals of animal sacrifice** 3/3 Although he said nothing, his sense of self was evident. As someone who relishes style and fashion, I could see he was fairly modish and suave, holding his stick and arrogantly giving me an occasional glance. I learned that he was actually deaf, so although he joined in the prayer ritual, he was not able to hear the ceremonial speech. He too must have been curious about me – a muzungu onlooker oddly dressed in their native clothing. Soon after, the prayer started as the elder aggressively chanted, “God please bring us rain, harvest, make our land fertile and make our enemies perish!” He faced the direction of the enemy’s village waving the spear, cursing and taunting them. The others sang along saying “Yah, Yah!” The sound was so hypnotic and mesmerizing that I involuntarily joined them in the chant. Ironically, I also felt the clicking of my camera creating a certain rhythm in the moment, and when I would stop shooting, they would all turn to look at me and wait for me to begin clicking again. I sensed that I too had captured them with my own ritual of photographic movements! As we were departing that day, dark gray clouds suddenly emerged on the horizon. It was a dramatic moment because they had actually prayed for rain during the ceremony, and rain was nowhere to be seen throughout my visit. I was caught off guard and wondered if the prayers had truly been the catalyst to bring on the rain, or was it just the typical tropical weather we would expect on a daily basis in that equatorial region. My head told me that it was likely the latter, but my heart believed that the elders’ prayers had been answered! Do we listen to our heart or to our head? “Sometimes our heart sees what is invisible to the eye.” I chose to follow my heart that day. As we stand shoulder to shoulder with other cultures, our hearts come together as one and we feel compassion and empathy for our fellow man. Listening to our heart often contradicts reason, but we cannot deny that we feel more joy this way - and this in turn leads us to a path to a much happier and peaceful place! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/ef0f67ab-0ea0-45e6-83ab-13aa87f58b70/189974424_10158419568152452_5647023155894977756_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/fa4f5176-9a02-4ff9-af09-6151d24ba878/199828933_10158473131762452_4081536343912299160_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/241becce-6817-4415-9ae3-4d6468aece22/188582235_10158419568217452_4534184816430072882_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/c47b962b-38f8-4c45-9c7c-8c0ffa8dc45d/177522908_10158361207982452_2542676567687772197_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out After the mosque visit, I had a day to relax with the extremely hospitable people of Sipi Falls. We were staying at the Rafiki friend guest house, a cozy little place. I woke up early to a beautiful, misty morning and decided to make a trek outdoors. The dew on the grass was cool and refreshing and the sunrise was absolutely splendid! I wandered outside the gate and saw a group of children playing, hanging from the fence. They stared at me with curious, cute smiles, so I approached them and we became friends. A neighbor in a bright yellow sunshine dress was walking by with her daughter to the market to buy books for her kids. She casually asked if I’d like to tag along, and I said of course! I really liked the welcoming, open manner of the people here. As we strolled down the hill, I surveyed the coffee fields with people carrying water buckets, and houses with stacks letting out gray clouds of smoke, probably as families prepared breakfasts and began their day. At the market, a young girl noticed my camera and freely asked me to take a photo, so I kindly obliged, even with the elders unknowingly looking on and wondering what she was posing for. We then visited the waterfall for which the area was named, with caves and trees all around. There, I came across a young man who was eager to become friends. He shared that they had local runners who had won gold medals, and then challenged me to a run. He said, “we are so good at running, you will never be able to catch me, I promise!” I stood and watched him run to the top of the falls, a good twenty minute hike. We could barely make it to the first level – and he did the hike 2-3 times a day! His features were so striking that I asked him to pose with the red flower. He happily agreed, although he conveys a deeply contemplative expression. As I looked through the lens at his stoic face, I felt a great irony in thinking that he wanted to find a way to go far from this place to secure a better life. But I, on the other hand, loved this nice slow pace with not as much anxiety and stress as back home in the western world. In this realm, human connection was important and welcome. They did not know the type of chaotic life I lived – hectic and merciless, often with no room for error. And yet I did not realize how much I yearned for the human touch that I was experiencing, wishing that I could make a life such as the one they were living. Should we follow what makes us happy, or should we do what seems practical and expected of us, by our families, by society, by the cultural norms we each abide by? I am fortunate enough to have visited developing nations around the globe. I often realize that although I am grateful for the conveniences of modern society, I still struggle with feeling accepted and happy even with all that I am blessed with. I feel that abandoning our wild routines temporarily for a much needed digression such as this is extremely therapeutic, a healing I cannot even begin to explain – a sense of peace and tranquility that we all need to reset. Go beyond your comfort zones and live your life to the fullest – seize the day because who knows if tomorrow comes, as we have discovered this past year thru a global pandemic. Meet new people unlike your own, learn of other cultures – and I promise you that once you return to your life, you will bring a new, more meaningful perspective that enhances and enriches your existence as nothing else ever will! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/584c7ab5-ddb1-4676-bae8-95b607b2099e/184143840_10158390904387452_4609083652992030359_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/36c90b57-4fda-4d00-b5fa-170847dcfeba/184808447_10158390904472452_956413699333359779_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/7a1fe471-26ed-4d15-9a7a-d15b43fdfcc4/176597344_10158357145487452_5374776297747651515_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/75a9ad61-fd0f-4c73-88c1-50c30da5bcfe/177138143_10158357145282452_3205485819591719782_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/31f7c439-4d2c-4fcf-900a-304443228b95/182994127_10158384307812452_1747245111681649160_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out The town of Sipi Falls ushered me into the fascinating world of coffee. When we arrived at Rafiki guest house, a young man named Job warmly welcomed us, offering to set up a coffee making tour. I picked up Starbucks every day on my way to work, so this was sure to be an appealing experience. Job and his friends were very hospitable as they introduced themselves, each of them ending with “Welcome to Rafiki!”. I felt very much at home and embraced the opportunity to try something new! The next day, Job took me to meet Mike, the coffee farmer. Mike was such a kind soul, easy to talk to with a calming presence that made me feel as if I had known him my entire life. He shared that the Arabica crop, the first known species of coffee, was introduced in Uganda in 1900 and is one of the most prominent exports of the country. This coffee with high caffeine content brings with it a level of energy that permeates the local culture, so it is a necessary part of the day similar to American life. He showed me where he grows the coffee plants with the cherry fruit, cultivates the beans, pounds them into powder and finally puts it into the boiling water to make fresh coffee on a daily basis. The silvery smoke that lingered in the air above the coffee pot was beautifully ensnared within the rays of sunlight and at one point appeared to have a soul of its own! And the tantalizing aroma of fresh coffee I inhaled truly captured the moment in a way I cannot forget. The smoke enveloped him like a veil, hugging him tightly as if to protect him, but Mike did not flinch. He and the smoke became one, listening intently to his traditional music as companions in this coffee making ritual. I dug a hole and placed my little plant in the rich, dark soil, leaving my mark on this beautiful country. Mike estimated the plant would produce fruit in three years or so, an excuse to come back to Uganda I said, with a big toothy smile! The coffee reminded me of chai tea from our part of the world, Pakistan. Although making tea is such a simple process, the act of drinking it is a collective one – allowing us to bond with others through conversations and sharing our life stories. The coffee here served the same purpose – a way for the community to come together, socialize and build stronger relationships with one another. The local families who grow coffee plants meet weekly as a result of this common connection. Every time I catch a whiff of coffee now, I find myself back in that unforgettable moment in Sipi. As we departed for the guest house, we encountered more children playing - some of whom were afraid of my fair complexion. They called me ‘muzungu’ or ‘white man’, in Swahili. Job said when he was a child, he too feared anyone who had skin of a different color. One day, a sweet white woman kissed him lovingly on the cheek and taught him that we are not of different races, but of one – the human race. That was a pivotal moment and he no longer fears white man or has any trepidation towards those of a different color. It was yet another lesson to me in human connection, how affection and kindness can shape the way we think and experience life. Love is an emotion we all need to welcome when given the chance – a beautiful feeling that allows us to grow and connect with others with whom we cross paths in this life. Give your love freely and do not hold back, for who knows if this simple, selfless act can change a life for the better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/91ba31d3-dde0-4ffb-9585-75e0f87bc41c/188556116_10158421072192452_857027742519010950_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/268c18b8-9409-4b99-9d49-6b3261de4dc1/178097452_10158361208277452_3338465455039096376_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/23875b08-5898-4bf3-81b3-d3ec4cc9ce59/184305724_10158390904092452_2112103452977929228_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/cb880af2-223b-4aa3-ba8e-508fe6e1d0f2/178379477_10158361208127452_3930181897055793916_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/0f8d8fcf-bfe6-4d27-94d9-e217d30a578d/182851786_10158384307847452_8331197572267893914_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/3a66cb7d-154e-4c1e-be61-2983027b9fbf/184117139_10158390903727452_3631720039228688936_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/23504f22-e7b7-49da-ae4b-8b6c0117202a/199828913_10158473131622452_6509920278291508106_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Early morning I was excited to visit the Karamoja Bazaar to see if I could find a traditional dress to wear at the ritual ceremony. King and I strolled by the stalls and I was amazed at the vivid colors and liveliness of the place, although it was so small and modest. It was such an interesting juxtaposition of color with the earth tones that one sees in these regions, something of a common theme from what I could tell. The people were so friendly and smiling! They seemed curious about me since I stood out like a sore thumb in their local market. It was a lighthearted, enjoyable experience to see such curiosity and joy in their faces. I took some photos and shared them with my dear friend and here is her reaction. It provided me with an interesting perspective on how we live, so I wanted to share. I hope we can all look at life in a similar manner. “The first thing I always notice in your photos is what the children are wearing, or not. Here I of course noticed no shoes. When I see photos of children barefoot, I am sad and my heart aches for that moment because I am a mother. Why do they not have shoes is always my first thought? I have a closet full of shoes. But then I think they obviously don’t think twice about it – this is their life. The curious yet content looks on their faces as they watch you tells a story, yet they go about their day with a focus that many of us in civilized nations lack. It really makes one think about what is important in life. We desire material wealth and power – but to what end? What will we do with these beautiful, expensive things we have acquired? We will leave it all here. We arrive naked in this world, and we will leave this world the same, wrapped in a sheet with only our experiences to take with us. We are so spoiled with our big homes, expensive cars, high profile careers, latest phones and technology, designer bags and clothes, etc. etc. You get my point. These people live such simple lives but are richer than us in the happiness and fulfillment they feel as they enjoy each minute of the day tending to their stalls, chatting with customers and selling their goods. Look at the girl in blue – smiling so sincerely and sweetly. What I would give to live an uncomplicated existence such as hers. What a simple place with life’s necessities – fruit, vegetables, clothing. No New York City, Paris or London with the big department stores or expensive fashion houses. No stresses such as those we encounter living in the most powerful country in the world. We are ungrateful beings and need to be humbled every so often to put things into perspective. Rather than thinking of vacations and resorts, and where we are going to be dining and shopping, we should raise our hands and be grateful for all we do have in life and do our best to help others who need it. The real wealth we all need is richness of our hearts and souls, not money in our bank accounts. I want to leave this life feeling as if I made a difference, leaving a positive footprint and legacy behind that encourages others to do the same. The beauty in our hearts is more important than our outer beauty, and we must nurture that day in and day out. Thank you for sharing these photos with me to bring me back to reality, I needed that today. I am grateful from the bottom of my heart for all of my blessings, including your shared experiences that open our eyes and make us see life differently, as we all should do. Stay blessed always.” Although she enjoys life’s little pleasures and lives very comfortably, she also realizes that we take things for granted and must do our best to support those who have less. She does a lot of volunteer and charity work locally as well as globally because she has the desire to help those less fortunate. Why can’t we all think that way – why all this whining and showing off of material wealth? What does it accomplish to grumble about your petty life on social media? I see these posts daily and just roll my eyes. I need a new Gucci bag, the jacuzzi water is too cold, the airplane seat is too small – yeah, so what? Who the hell cares? I certainly don’t! Why do people complain, complain, complain about these frivolous things? They are all precocious brats! Use all of the f’ing energy you put into those posts irritated about your fake lives and channel that to meaningful causes. Give your time or money to charity and help those who need it. Go visit people on the ground in places like Africa so that you can appreciate your own life and have an opportunity to make another life better. If you are a doctor, donate your time and heal people who have no healthcare. If you are an architect, go build a house for the homeless or a house of worship. If you are a celebrity, go raise funds for the impoverished. This is the true meaning of life – to not always think of oneself but to think of others and channel good vibes their way. Please shut up and stop preaching to everyone all the time and take a moment to examine your inner self! That is the ask for today – look inward and become a better person! You can do this…we all can. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/634bb103-5fb4-4536-96ab-8487c092fe20/188998915_10158419567852452_2330838702363805870_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/1c46aaac-e4b7-437a-823e-de6eeaa7768e/190746999_10158423402917452_5961502302348420999_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/6af4daa1-38c4-4ed9-a417-a8131d140295/178761840_10158361208222452_6626082415970457729_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/0bb325f1-96d3-458b-af57-4294b721582d/187997096_10158421072042452_5509175308317844263_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/9eddef60-c786-4ed6-a335-de17019dae56/176640436_10158357145107452_5483572537743559993_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/e994f428-9dad-4d57-a924-5868df4d0813/176558204_10158357145042452_6278538231056773619_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/601d8667-2209-4b35-afc6-f318f0895b5c/189220722_10158419568227452_6650782682921917323_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/fa992b0e-a026-441b-83f1-ee32f2602e1d/190447959_10158419568012452_6863782589908152525_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/bdb094b3-7bba-4a0b-a0c1-5149ac0b7df6/190508575_10158419567932452_5887865649160496565_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/20733219-f985-439e-852d-ae1791241be1/178355890_10158361208097452_5475741509754986570_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out After the mosque visit, I had a day to relax with the extremely hospitable people of Sipi Falls. We were staying at the Rafiki friend guest house, a cozy little place. I woke up early to a beautiful, misty morning and decided to make a trek outdoors. The dew on the grass was cool and refreshing and the sunrise was absolutely splendid! I wandered outside the gate and saw a group of children playing, hanging from the fence. They stared at me with curious, cute smiles, so I approached them and we became friends. A neighbor in a bright yellow sunshine dress was walking by with her daughter to the market to buy books for her kids. She casually asked if I’d like to tag along, and I said of course! I really liked the welcoming, open manner of the people here. As we strolled down the hill, I surveyed the coffee fields with people carrying water buckets, and houses with stacks letting out gray clouds of smoke, probably as families prepared breakfasts and began their day. At the market, a young girl noticed my camera and freely asked me to take a photo, so I kindly obliged, even with the elders unknowingly looking on and wondering what she was posing for. We then visited the waterfall for which the area was named, with caves and trees all around. There, I came across a young man who was eager to become friends. He shared that they had local runners who had won gold medals, and then challenged me to a run. He said, “we are so good at running, you will never be able to catch me, I promise!” I stood and watched him run to the top of the falls, a good twenty minute hike. We could barely make it to the first level – and he did the hike 2-3 times a day! His features were so striking that I asked him to pose with the red flower. He happily agreed, although he conveys a deeply contemplative expression. As I looked through the lens at his stoic face, I felt a great irony in thinking that he wanted to find a way to go far from this place to secure a better life. But I, on the other hand, loved this nice slow pace with not as much anxiety and stress as back home in the western world. In this realm, human connection was important and welcome. They did not know the type of chaotic life I lived – hectic and merciless, often with no room for error. And yet I did not realize how much I yearned for the human touch that I was experiencing, wishing that I could make a life such as the one they were living. Should we follow what makes us happy, or should we do what seems practical and expected of us, by our families, by society, by the cultural norms we each abide by? I am fortunate enough to have visited developing nations around the globe. I often realize that although I am grateful for the conveniences of modern society, I still struggle with feeling accepted and happy even with all that I am blessed with. I feel that abandoning our wild routines temporarily for a much needed digression such as this is extremely therapeutic, a healing I cannot even begin to explain – a sense of peace and tranquility that we all need to reset. Go beyond your comfort zones and live your life to the fullest – seize the day because who knows if tomorrow comes, as we have discovered this past year thru a global pandemic. Meet new people unlike your own, learn of other cultures – and I promise you that once you return to your life, you will bring a new, more meaningful perspective that enhances and enriches your existence as nothing else ever will! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/2ef400a3-9dbb-4f1e-a6a9-95059b78872a/185342646_10158397711992452_1017325016036292617_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/b5d1d625-7b9c-4779-9d6e-f35f167f1d6b/176875549_10158357144722452_5529377603722433000_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Look at those bright, beautiful smiles – from the elders assembled in the masjid to the children playing outside! The masjid community in Sironko was absolutely heartwarming and my first stop on the journey through eastern Uganda. They greeted me with open arms and a wealth of happiness and enthusiasm, for which I was truly surprised, grateful and humbled. In my mind, my mission here this day was two fold – to not only deliver a donation from the IMAN charity group, but learn about the people and interact with them in the way I knew best, thru my camera. The group was sweet and loving, especially the children. The girls and boys were so excited to have our attention, and in many cases enjoyed posing since these opportunities are rare. They were shy at times but also bold in many ways – peeking around corners and stealing glances when they could. I tried to be playful and connect with the cute little ones, as well as capture the gratitude emanating from their faces. Sometimes all the children need is some love and kindness! The vibrant colors the females wore were so beautiful that I had to grab these spectacular images! This masjid project is managed on the ground by the MIIRA foundation and Brother Kafo Azizi. We donated via IMAN and All 4 Humanity, and also delivered Eid gifts for the children, including sweets, clothes, school supplies and toys. I am so very appreciative of the respect and warmth I received from everyone and hope some day to go back and visit. If you would like to support the completion of this masjid for this loving community, please reach out to me and I will connect you with the appropriate contacts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/16e6f0fe-a66c-4277-9021-67a7dbdaeb72/189889992_10158419567797452_1597977800693354575_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/599fb108-ae9d-4486-baae-86995c9069a9/189089966_10158421072277452_8522038879374371253_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/d14fe476-59ea-4ef8-966f-09741df6c0ea/191069648_10158423403157452_9134871438201285224_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/cf6f37fa-02b6-478f-80e8-bafa08c47909/182836915_10158384308142452_1349516410798435686_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/f27e0360-3217-4aee-b157-f341f856175c/199538665_10158473131752452_2850832479491652477_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/87b06e30-72c8-44c4-bdb5-8b021a4eb127/176481745_10158357144932452_2980860965206271209_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/a0e6b89c-1f4b-40ad-831b-67f660d61f08/182772739_10158384307772452_9216294619850070261_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/016fc769-e5f2-46e6-b9e5-509585ae1949/190934764_10158419568187452_8606800715304175476_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA - Make it stand out **Please be advised that some photos in this post contain graphic content related to rituals of animal sacrifice** 1/3: I was staying in a guest house at Kara-tunga Tours when I noticed a striking young man having tea next to the cozy fire. He caught my attention and we started chatting. His name was King and he was part of the Karamojong tribe. Fascinated to learn about their culture, I started asking him loads of questions, and he was a wealth of information and easy to talk to! He shared that the next day, there was going to be a ritual ceremony and sacrifice and invited me to partake. We walked outside to the area of the tribe’s holy tree, a sight in itself, where I saw the elders gathering along with other young men. For the ritual ceremony, an animal sacrifice was needed, traditionally a goat. There were 5 elder men sitting in a semi-circle under the tree. This tree was a place of worship – there is no traditional religious structure in which they congregate. Each elder held his own spear considered regalia for the ceremony. The animal is to be sacrificed using a spear rather than a knife. Young boys collected wood and made a beautiful, blazing bonfire. Fire represents many things to peoples and cultures around the world – illumination, destruction, spirituality. As the flames of the fire danced, I became hypnotized and felt as if I was in another realm. The fiery orange and yellow sparks drew my attention, and the blur of the smoke and smell created an aura difficult to describe. It was a surreal experience sitting there watching them stoke the smoldering fire and ready it to receive the sacrifice they were about to make. I felt apprehensive as they approached the sweet little goat about to lose its life. The elders selected the man to spear the goat 3-4 times piercing the animal from the ribs through the lungs into the heart. They waited patiently for the goat to die – by killing the animal in this way, the blood stayed within the carcass. Once the goat was lifeless, they lifted the head of the goat and faced east – they believed that whatever came from this direction was good since they migrated from Ethiopia. They cut a piece of flesh from between the thighs and roasted it atop the blazing fire, after which an elder tasted it and passed it on to two other elders. Finally, the goat’s blood was removed for the humans to eat! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5421a189e4b02579387b2af5/1723423686266-XYFT8FUFFN55OI0RNCE4/178355890_10158361208097452_5475741509754986570_n.jpg AFIYA AFRICA