Government of Gilgit Baltistan
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Music in Gilgit Baltistan
Alghani: The people of Gilgit, Ghizer Yasin, Puniyal, and Gupis call this rhythm as Alghani
Ajoli: During departure of bride and groom from house this rhythm is used in different parts of Gilgit-Baltistan of Pakistan.
Souse: A martial rhythm and it has a fast rhythm and is used specially in sword dances.
Dani: Dani is the name of a traditional music used in Hunza which links to Tibet, Baltistan and Laddakh.
Harvest Festival: After many months, the plants are now ready for reaping and harvesting. This stage involves another festival. Harvest time is celebrated. This festival is performed in the same way as the seeding festival. The villagers thank "Allah" for the bounty that they ore going to harvest. For this, it means lively music (drum beats), dancing and eating on top of sharing the happiness with one another.
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