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The culture of Afghanistan [1] [2] has persisted for centuries [3] and encompasses the cultural diversity of the nation. Afghanistan's culture is historically strongly connected to nearby Persia, including the same religion, as the people of both
Afghan girls in Kabul in 2012. Along with Pashtun, Tajik and Hazara communities, who make up the majority of the population of the city, there was a significant population of Uzbek, Turkmen, Kuchi, Qizilbash, Hindu, Sikh and other groups. The broader province of Kabul however, is dominated by Pashtun and Tajik groups.
Traditional Afghan attire worn by school children in Kabul. Clothing in Afghanistan consists of the traditional style of clothing worn in Afghanistan.The various cultural exchanges in the nation's history have influenced the styles and flavors of contemporary Afghan designs. [1]
The Kabul real estate agent is selling a nine-bedroom, nine-bath, white-and-gold villa in the Afghan capital. ... Hospitality is a major part of Afghan culture and this tradition is built into ...
Since January 16, 2008, the garden has been managed by the independent Bagh-e Babur Trust, with support from Kabul Municipality, the Afghan Ministry of Information and Culture, and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture. [18] The gardens have seen a significant increase in visitor numbers and revenue.
A major dish in Pashtun culture are Rosh (cooked lamb and mutton with no spices) [15] and Sohbat, found at traditional gatherings and events. [19] [20] Other major Pashtun dishes include lamb-skewered sajji and chapli kebab. The name dampukht stands for steamed meat, and Khaddi kebab is the Afghan shashlik, which is grilled on an open fire, on ...
'goat pulling') is the national sport of Afghanistan. It is a traditional sport in which horse-mounted players attempt to place a goat or calf carcass in a goal. Similar games are known as kokpar, kupkari, and ulak tartysh in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. Game of buzkashi in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan
Nevin was appointed by President Daoud Khan as the first Information and Culture Minister of the Republic of Afghanistan. Amir Khan Muttaqi: under Mohammed Omar in the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (1996-2001). Sayed Makhdoom Raheen: December 2001 - March 2006: Founder of the Association for Peace and Democracy for Afghanistan (APDA).