Kalasha Peoples Call for Cultural Survival

Not because we are indigenous peoples, but because we are human beings with indigenous culture,language and our unique ways of being human, should our defense and protection be a matter of highest priority concern for all people the world over who care about human rights
Previous Post: “We the Kalasha Indigenous People of Kalasha Valleys HinduKush,Chitral Pakistan are Shocked, Threatened and Deeply grieved by sudden armed attack in our valley Mumuret and KIDNAP of our Greek Brother Athanasious Lerounis. We strongly Condemn & Protest indiscriminate Killing of Chitrari Brother, Abduction of Mr.Lerounis and Torture of Kalashaman. We demand Government of Pakistan to all take measures and means necessary for his immediate RELEASE and PROTECTION of Kalasha People”  

Athanasios- Teacher ,Greek Volunteer Association

Athanasios Lerounis came to visit Pakistan in early 90’s when he heard about his distant cousins ” Kalasha ” in Northren Pakistan from locals. He visited the Valleys and fell in love with Kalasha people. His efforts in the protection and survival of Kalasha Cultural hertiage are countless. He built the first primary school for the Kalasha in the three Kalasha valleys .Kalasha people call him baya and regard him one of thier own.The govt of Pakistan has honored him with various awards and national award for the recognition of his work in field of education &cultural preservation. He made the first Indigenous Museum and culture center of Kalasha People named as ‘Kalashadur”

Posted in News 12 months ago at 2:20 pm.

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