Jashn-i-Nauroz was celebrated with religious zeal in various districts of Gilgit-Baltistan including Shigar, Kharmang and Skardu District on 21st March 2021.
The day marks the beginning of the New Year in the Persian calendar. The Gilgit-Baltistan government had announced official holiday on the occasion. Local games like polo, traditional musical programmes were organized by Tourism & Culture Department GB. Special dishes were also prepared and distributed to relatives and friends by local community. Children and women dressed in new clothes and greeted each other and went to each other’s houses.
Men and boys were seen trying their luck in breaking painted eggs. Department of Tourism in collaboration with District Administration Skardu, Shigar and Kharmang celebrated Jashn-e-Nouroz festival with full zeal and excitement which concluded with the Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan's first visit to Baltistan division.
The festival included the following components: Polo, Cricket, Football and
Field Hockey tournaments. Local activities also included namely Zakh
competition and Mehfil-e-Mushaira.
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