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Laajverd

@Laajverd

Cultural Research and Engagement

Joined March 2009
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The Climate of Gilgit Baltistan varies from region to region; surrounding mountain ranges creates sharp variations in weather. The eastern part has the moist zone of the western Himalayas, but going towards the Karakoram and the Hindu Kush the climate dries considerably.

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Central Asia was the epicenter of one of the first waves of globalization, connecting eastern and western markets #laajverd #silkroutenetwork #silkroute

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Kyrgyz women create amazing handmade carpets and rugs, bags, and even home slippers made of felt. Such carpets and home slippers are perfect for cold winters as they are thick and warm, while bags, in addition to their ethnic and folkloristic design, are also eco-friendly

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Jasna Horvat, Vilijun says "The map of the world is drawn by travelers and nomads. Built into it are steps, nights and days, stations and encounters."

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Marcus Garvey says " A people without knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots." #silkroutenetwork #laajverd

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RESILIENT SILK ROUTE HERITAGE NETWORK #silkroutenetwork #silkroute


Pakistan is home to a large number of ethnicities and cultural groups, which makes for an interesting and diverse national culture. #silkroutenetwork #laajverd

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Wendell Pierce says " The role of culture is that it's the form through which we as a society reflect on who we are, where we've been, where we hope to be". #silkroutenetwork #laajverd

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Robbie Robertson says " You don't stumble upon your heritage. It's there, just waiting to be explored and shared " #silkroutenetwork #laajverd

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Pakistan is home to a large number of ethnicities and cultural groups, which makes for an interesting and diverse national culture. #silkroutenetwork #laajverd

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The Yamchun fortress is probably the most impressive and eldest monument in Wakhan built on the top of the cliff overlooking the valley. It is thought to have been the greatest defense fortification in the ancient wakhan. #silkroutenetwork #laajverd

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Tajikistan is the land of mountains. 93% of the territory of the republic is over 1000 meters above sea level, the Pamirs & Tian-Shan. The names of these ranges say a lot: Pamir translates as the “roof of the world”, and Tian-Shan as “sky mountains”. #silkroutenetwork #laajverd

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The arts and crafts of Kyrgyz human beings have developed over the centuries. Among the predominant kinds of arts and crafts are felt artwork, weaving, patterned embroidery, making of the mat, leather-based products, jewelry, and timber carving. #silkroutenetwork #laajverd

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Kyrgyz music is rich and serves as a symbol of the country's heritage. There are vocal and instrumental styles. The vocal styles are closely tied to Kyrgyz literature and the singing and chanting of epic poems such as the Manas. #heritage #silkroutenetwork #laajverdofficial

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Despite the lockdown the will to bring change exists. Building capacity through bespoke training for the creative sector in conflict spaces.@neelamraina @GCRFGenderHub @ZahraHussain31 #fieldtraining #engagement #craftingresilience #culture #conflict #rebuildinglives

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In #COVID2019 #lockdown, visit #KalashValley and #explore its magestic landscapes, cultural practices, #architecture, folklore and everydaylife kalashakaleidoscope.org #UNESCO #ICH #digitizingculture

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Quite happy that #laajverd is a partner on the #GCRF Gender Justice and Security Hub led by the LSE in London. Laajverd will be working on the Migration and Displacement, and Transformation and Empowerment streams. '#CraftingResilience' in #Kalash Valley is our upcoming activity!


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