Different regions of Afghanistan have their own
unique traditions, reflecting the mix of ethnicity and tribes in the nation.
As honour in Afghan culture defines the reputation of
an individual and close relatives, the role of honour and tribalism has fuelled much of
the disharmony in the Afghanistan’s recent past.
As one group carries out violent acts against another, the victims are
forced to respond; continuing the vicious circle of violence.
With Rory
Stewart at its helm, Turquoise Mountain
is investing in the regeneration of the historic, commercial centre of Kabul; providing
basic services, saving historic buildings and constructing a new bazaar and galleries for
traditional craft businesses.
It has already established Afghanistan’s first Centre for
Traditional Afghan Arts and Architecture; gathering some of the greatest Masters in
Afghanistan and training students to produce masterpieces in wood, calligraphy and
ceramics.
Afghan Cooking Channel:
Traditional recipes from Afghanistan.
Afghan
Musical Instruments:
Traditional instruments which are mostly used in folklore music but are also utilised in
modern Afghan music today.
Afghan Photo Gallery:
From the grinning boy in Afghan traditional clothes, to the horrors of war, nowhere will
you find a truer picture of Afghanistan.
Afghan Recipes:
Cook up an Afghan delight with appetisers, main courses, desserts, and the miscellaneous
nans and sauces.
Hidden Land of the
Hindu Kush:
Nuristan lies in the Hindu Kush mountains of north-eastern Afghanistan, spanning the
basins of the Alingar, Pech, Landai Sin, and Kunar rivers. It is the homeland of a unique
group of Indo-European-speaking tribal peoples, now called Nuristanis.
Radio Afghanistan:
Radio service broadcasted from Toronto, Canada. Aavailable 24 hours a day, free of charge.
The monarchy was overthrown in 1973.
Afghan History:
Chronology of Afghan history from 50,000 BC to the present day.
Habibullah
Khan:
Habibullah came to the throne of Afghanistan in 1901, and set about modernising the
country.
Afghan News Channel:
Links to latest stories related to Afghanistan.
Afghan News Network:
Current news and archives related to Afghanistan.
Books
on Afghanistan Travel:
Browse Amazon's best-selling list of books on travel in Afghanistan.
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