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Ganga Choti Winter Festival

Where is ganga choti?

Ganga Choti Bagh Azad Kashmir (J&K) Ganga Choti is a peak located in Pir Panjal Range, at the elevation of 3,044 metres (9,987 ft) in Bagh District of Azad Kashmir (Jammu & Kashmir).

The Ganga Choti is 18 kilometres away from Sudhan Gali (Bagh) and 64 kilometres away from AJK ‎Capital City Muzaffarabad and offers beautiful view of tree-covered range of high mountains in all its ‎directions.

About the event.

Winter Festival is the most famous thing about Ganga Choti. Tourists from all around the world gather here to witness the amazing snow sports and competitions. It is celebrated in starting of winter season to welcome the upcoming season with happiness and good luck.It is a week long festival where people participate in many activities

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The games usually start at 11 am and end at 3 pm. The most preferred month for the hike in February. These games include

*Hiking

*Snowcross jeep rally

*Skiing

Games.

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Phulkari: Phulkari is a type of embroidery that is popular in AJK and other parts of South Asia. It is characterized by bold, colorful designs that often feature flowers, leaves, and other natural motifs.

Kashmiri shawl designs: Kashmiri shawls are known for their intricate designs, which often include paisleys, flowers, and other decorative motifs. These designs are typically woven into the shawl using a technique called jamawar.

Chikankari: Chikankari is a type of embroidery that is popular in AJK and other parts of India and Pakistan. It involves intricate white-on-white embroidery on cotton or silk fabric, and often features floral or paisley designs.

Bandhani: Bandhani is a tie-dye technique that is popular in AJK and other parts of South Asia. It involves tying small sections of fabric with thread and then dyeing the fabric to create a pattern. The resulting designs often include small dots or circles.

Ajrak: Ajrak is a type of block-printed fabric that is popular in AJK and other parts of South Asia. It features intricate geometric patterns and is typically dyed using natural indigo and madder dyes.

Kani shawl designs: Kani shawls are woven in AJK and are known for their intricate designs, which often include floral and paisley motifs. These designs are typically woven into the shawl using a technique called kani, which involves using small bobbins to weave the design into the fabric.

Textile design

Colors play an important role in the textiles produced in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Here are some of the popular colors used in AJK textiles:

Red: Red is a popular color in AJK textiles, and is often associated with celebration and joy. It is used in a variety of textiles, including shawls, sarees, and dupattas.

Blue: Blue is another popular color in AJK textiles, and is often associated with tranquility and peace. It is used in a variety of textiles, including shawls, sarees, and dupattas.

Green: Green is a common color in AJK textiles, and is often associated with nature and growth. It is used in a variety of textiles, including shawls, sarees, and dupattas.

Yellow: Yellow is a bright and cheerful color that is often used in AJK textiles. It is associated with happiness, joy, and sunshine, and is used in a variety of textiles, including sarees, shawls, and dupattas.

Pink: Pink is a popular color in AJK textiles, and is often associated with femininity and love. It is used in a variety of textiles, including sarees, shawls, and dupattas.

White: White is a color that is often used in AJK textiles to symbolize purity and innocence. It is used in a variety of textiles, including chikankari embroidery and other white-on-white designs.

Colours

Fabric

Khaadi: Khaadi is a hand-woven fabric made from cotton or silk. It is often used to make traditional clothing such as shalwar kameez, dupattas, and turbans.

Shatoosh: Shatoosh is a fine woolen fabric made from the hair of the Tibetan antelope. It is known for its softness, warmth, and lightness, and is often used to make shawls and stoles.

Pashmina: Pashmina is a type of fine woolen fabric made from the hair of the Pashmina goat, which is found in the Himalayan region. Pashmina shawls and scarves are popular in AJK and are known for their softness and warmth.

Silk: Silk is a popular fabric in AJK, and is often used to make sarees, shawls, and other clothing items. The silk produced in AJK is known for its quality and durability.

Wool: Woolen fabrics, such as tweed and gabardine, are also produced in AJK. These fabrics are often used to make warm clothing items, such as jackets and coats.

Cotton: Cotton is widely grown in AJK, and is used to produce a variety of fabrics, including muslin, cambric, and calico. These fabrics are often used to make traditional clothing items, such as shalwar kameez and dupattas.

Shalwar kameez: The shalwar kameez is a traditional dress that is popular throughout Pakistan, including AJK. It consists of a long tunic-style shirt (kameez) and loose-fitting pants (shalwar). The shirt is often made from hand-woven fabrics and adorned with intricate embroidery.

Pheran: The pheran is a long, loose-fitting robe that is worn by both men and women in AJK. It is often made from wool or other warm fabrics and is worn to protect against the cold weather.

Lehenga: The lehenga is a traditional dress that is popular in AJK and other parts of South Asia. It consists of a long skirt (lehenga) and a short blouse (choli), often adorned with intricate embroidery and embellishments.

Saree: The saree is a traditional dress that is popular throughout South Asia, including AJK. It consists of a long piece of fabric that is draped over the body and worn with a blouse and petticoat. The fabric is often adorned with intricate designs and embroidery.

Pashmina shawls: Pashmina shawls are a popular accessory in AJK and are often worn with traditional dresses. They are made from the fine wool of the Pashmina goat and are known for their softness and warmth.

Dupatta: The dupatta is a long scarf that is often worn with shalwar kameez or other traditional dresses. It is often made from hand-woven fabrics and adorned with intricate embroidery and embellishments.

Traditional Dresses

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