A.M Khan

Historicizing Bear in Chitral The history of Chitral, on some of the themes, is replete with symbolism and anecdotes, and some ways it wants indigenous perspectives to taking the readers, from variety of sources, to the point of interest. Living close to nature, the people of Chitral, have experienced, observed and lived with the ecosystem, in most cases, if not documented the reminiscence over the course of time, has orally been transmitted and remembered. Rich in biodiversity, Hindu Kush-Himalayan region, homes ‘1 of the…

History of Sweets in Chitral The subcontinent has a long history of serving and offering sweets on different important occasions. It has been an erstwhile tradition of goodwill gesture to welcome visitor(s) with serving sweetener, and special sweets were served during festivals and celebrations. Sugar, sacros, has been an important ingredient in making different types of sweets i.e. halwa, cakes, biscuits, jam, and syrups of different flavours. It is obtained from sugarcane, and sometimes from beetroots in different parts of…