Albania's Priories in Pakistan become viral with ancient New Year's holidays
(5 years ago)Every year, the castles -- the smallest minority group in Pakistan -- welcome the new year through an ancient festival. The small fortress community meets for “Kahmos” (Chawmos), two-week celebrations that coincide with winter solstice. It is a portrait in contrast: snow with fire, solemn rituals and chaotic acts, gender divisions and public flirting, [...]
The small fortress community meets for “Kahmos” (Chawmos), two-week celebrations that coincide with winter solstice.
It is a portrait in contrast: snow with fire, solemn rituals and chaotic acts, gender divisions and public flirting, community and isolation, reports the New York Times, translated Periscope.
While Coronervirus has forced the world to adopt social distance, the Chaldeans have practiced community isolation for millenniums.
For this small community in Pakistan, it is reported to have cultural similarities with Albanians, suggesting it might be our predecessors. /Periscope.
