Wakhi language Mushaira and music night held in Gulmit, Gojal

Report and Photography by Didar Ali

A number of poets gathered last night in the Chamangul area of Gulmit to recite their Wakhi language poetry. The Mushaira had been organized by renowned cultural and social activists, Ustad Muhamamd Rehbar at his house.

Well known Wakhi language poets, including Nazir Ahmed Bulbul, Aman Ullah Nachiz (Ghulkin), Ghulam Baqir Haider, Shah Jahan Shahjee, Saeed Ullah (Ghulkin) Mir Baz Mir and Muhammad Rahim read their poems. Singers, including Ali Aman Gojali, Riaz Sahar (Chipursan), Jahanzaib, Ashique Ali, Didar Karim Bari also performed during the Mushaira.

Gul Bayaz, Rehmat Ullah, Ghulam Baig, Muzaffaruddin Shah and others played different musical instruments during the musical event.

Wakhi is one of the major languages spoken in Gilgit-Baltistan. Wakhi speakers are also present in Chitral and across the Pamir mountains in Afghanistan, Tajikistan and China.

Riaz Sahar from Chipursan at Rubab

Muhammad Rahim

Gul Bayyaz, Master drum player

Γaẓ̌ek player from Ghulkin

Shah Jahan, Ali Aman, Amanullah Nachiz and others

Didar Karim

Muzafaruddin Shah at Rubab

Ustad Muhammad Rehbar

Nazir Ahmad Bulbul, prominent Wakhi singer

Group performance

The audience included people from all walks of life

Duf and Rubab

Aman Ullah Nachiz

Ashique Ali

Rehman Ullah

Aman Ullah Nachiz

Famous singer Ali Aman Gojali performing during the Mushaira

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