Kashmiris are really hardworking people, Languages spoken in Kashmir, Urdu, Kashmiri, Dograi, Pothwari, Pahari Ladakhi, Gojri, Hindi, Pothwari, and the Paharsi, they are independent and they work in their farms for their livelihood as agriculture and growing is their biggest source of income. According to sources, their handicrafts, carpets, shawls, wood carvings, food, carpet weaving and koshore make Sufyan an important part of Kashmiris’ identity.
In winters the main dressing of clothing is the long gown, Pheran, which protects them from the chill. The Phiran is different for men and women. Women wear embroidered Pheran in summers as well. Kangri, fire pots, become an integral part of winter and you will be amazed to see every Kashmiri carried inside your Pherans. They also take Kangris to bed and put it under their feet to keep themselves warm.
Rice is the staple food of Kashmiris and has been so since ancient times. Meat or lobia daal along with rice, is the most popular food item in Kashmir and Kashmiri consume meat voraciously. Kashmiri Kebab Rogan Josh Rista Jigar/Kaleyji Methi Keema Yakhni Syun Alu Kabargah Marzwagan Pasanda Potato, cottage cheese, Shree Pulao, Mutton Pulao, Tursh Zarda, Kulcha. Kashmiri drinks include, pink tea and black tea (kehwa), Salt in the tea, black tea with milk.
Kashmir has a rich musical and dance tradition with instruments such as the saz, Mask, Hafiza, Nagma, Ruf, Wuegi-Nachun, Roul and Dogri. the most famous song ”rabab.” These are the same instruments used in Dukra, Sitar and Nagara, Viz, Sufi, Ghazals and Choral, Wanawun.
Tourist Places
Azad Jammu Kashmir, the most important tourist places are the Kashmir Valley. Some areas require a special permit to visit. List of 10 Best Places to Visit in Azad Jammu Kashmir. 1. Neelum Valley 2. Rawalakot 3. Banjosa Lake 4. Jhelum Valley 5. Ramkot Fort 6. Toli Pir 7. Pir Chinasi AJK 8. Leepa Valley Azad Kashmir 9. Red Fort 10. Shounter Lake Azad Kashmir
