Ginani Festival of Hunza Nagar 2008 at Baltit Fort (Agaai Koot) Pakistan Part II

The Ginani Festival (Harvest Festival) use to be celebrated on June 21st over the centuries in former tiny mountain kingdoms of Hunza, Nagar and Yasin (modern GB of northern Pakistan). This festival was celebrated last time in 1972-73. However, after the abolishment of Hunza state in September 1974 this festival was no longer observed in its true spirit. According to the book, Koorosh Azam (Cyrus The Great) this ceremony was observed in the ancient Persia, where barley grains were offered to the king with butter milk on his coronation. Most probably this festival has its ancient origins from the past Persian history.
Graced By. Mir Ghazanfar Ali Khan son of Mir Muhammad Jamal Khan (d. April 1976) and Wazir Mujahidullah Baig
Musicians: Ustad Johar Ali aka Huko, Ustad Ghulam Abbas aka Baso , Ustad Sadur Din
Courtesy: Department of Tourism GB (Pakistan) for the promotion of Tourism and Cultural activities
Venue: Baltit Fort aka Agaai Koot Hunza Valley (More than 800 Years Old)
Curated By : E.U.Baig Kanjudi