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If you are contemplating a tour to Pakistan, do visit Pakistan during one of colorful and lively festival. Pakistan is a nation which has a rich and diverse culture and the fairs and festivals in Pakistan are a true reflection of this rich heritage. From its traditional "Mela's" like Sibi Mela to diversified festivals like, the Thar Desert Festival, the Festival of Performing Arts, Pakistan is equipped with all the right ingredients to lure even the most season traveler. These exciting and innovative landscapes of festivals and events will leave you enchanted. One the unique festivals of Pakistan are called the Silk Road Festival or the Silk Route Festival.
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Fairs are celebrated all round the globe, sometimes to commemorate a special event or seasonal change. Silk Road festival in Pakistan is a fair which is held in the historic Karakorum highway to commemorate the historic significance of the Silk Route or the Silk Road which was perhaps one of the most ancient trade routes into Asia. The Karakoram Highway (or KKH), is the greatest wonder of modern Pakistan. It connects Pakistan to China, twisting through three great ranges - the Himalayas, Karakoram and Pamirs - and follows one of the ancient silk routes along the Indus.
This charming Silk Road Festival or Silk Route Festival in Pakistan has been recently introduced but it has gained unprecedented popularity in these few years since it has been introduced. The quintessential feature of Silk Road Festival include cultural program like the local tribal dance and songs. Not only the different tribes from the northern frontier states of Pakistan participate in the Silk Road Festival but it is attended by Silk Road countries like China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. The artisans, crafts men and folk dancers and musicians from all these countries participate in the prestigious Silk Road Festival to showcase their indigenous art and culture. For centuries together, the Silk Route remained the main trading route between the south Asia and central Asia.
This celebration of Silk Road festival takes place for a week along the Karakorum Highway in the high valleys of the Karakorum Mountains at different locations. Today Silk Road Festival has provides a great opportunity to travelers to explore the un-spoiled natural beauty rugged terrain of the Karakorum highway and the erstwhile Silk route or Silk Road. They can also get a true insight into the unique cultural and ancient traditions of the Northern Areas of Pakistan. If you are contemplating a tour to Pakistan why not visit this unique Silk Road Festival when you visit this vibrant country. And on your visit to Pakistan don't forget to procure some beautiful handicraft gifts for you loved ones from the different gift stores in Pakistan.
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