Winters in Ghizer Valley

Pakistan is amongst the countries where people experience the four-season, unlike other countries, i.e., Uganda, where you experience only the same kinds of weather. Ghizer valley, along with other parts of Pakistan, has four seasons: summer, spring, autumn, and winter. Summer, spring, and autumn are considered normal in terms of living. But, in summer, people in valleys engage in fieldwork, i.e., farming, cultivation, or cutting. In this very sense, winter is a blessing for those who worked hard in fields. As the weather in winter is too harsh, people had managed to fight against the challenging conditions, as it said that ” necessity is the mother of all sciences.” People of the Ghizer valley, for centuries, had a unique tradition towards winters. They slaughter animals, mainly goats, yarks, or cows. This tradition is known as Nasalo. Meat is an excellent source to fight against cold weather. Almost every household participate in this tradition. In winters, the use of meat is comparatively high between Indus and the Oxus. People in Ghizer valley go to neighboring houses or relatives at night. This tradition is known as Chalow .In chalow, they are served with meat and dry fruits. This is a unique and beautiful tradition of the region. They talk and laugh late at night then come back there homes. It resembles the culture Pashtoon culture of hujra in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region- in the sense of gatherings. Wood is the most used tool for heating and cooking purposes. LNG gas is also used for this purpose, but due to inflation and high rates. Unlike another provinces, Gilgit Baltistan is deprived of gas connection. As, is it the primary concern of the people?