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In her home

In the minority and remote Kalash region of Pakistan, we met this 80 year old woman who prefers to live in her 350 year old traditional house than with her children in more comfortable accommodation. This is her full total of furniture..a bed, two stools and a stone fireplace/ stove. She has no electricity or running water. Winters here are severe and cold. It is in the mountains right on the Afghan border.
The village is still very traditional. On their tour of Pakistan, Prince William and Princess Catherine were helicoptered in to visit the area and open a new community centre. There are only about 4000 remaining Kalash, and they are under pressure to convert to Islam from their animist beliefs.

Have a lovely weekend all.
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24 comments

Keith Burton said:

A beautiful portrait and a touching story Diane.............she seems to have managed over the years and why should she move if she doesn't want to.............nor should she have to denounce her religion and convert to another. I hope she's left to see out her days in peace.

I bet she has some stories to tell :-)
19 months ago

Günter Klaus said:

Da hast du zu deiner tollen Aufnahme auch eine schöne Geschichte dazu geschrieben liebe Diana,man kann diese alte Frau verstehen,dass sie an diesen Ort geblieben ist :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Tagesausklang,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
19 months ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

A beautiful environmental portrait.
19 months ago ( translate )

Maria Rainer-Giotto said:

beautiful photo.
19 months ago

Stephan Fey said:

Very touching, Diana!
19 months ago ( translate )

Makrofan said:

Sehr gelungene Aufnahme - danke für die Informationen!
19 months ago ( translate )

Jean-Paul said:

an enchanting portrait
19 months ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Awesome shot!

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19 months ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Interesting image and note.
19 months ago ( translate )

Gudrun said:

A protrait full of character! Hopefully they can cling on to their faith.
19 months ago

Loose_Grip/Pete said:

Obviously a very hardy old-school individual. Despite the large fireplace her house can't be a warm place in the depths of winter.
Enjoy your weekend Diana.
19 months ago

Schussentäler said:

Admiration and respect I have for this woman. She is content and happy with what she has. We all could learn a lot from her.
19 months ago

* ઇઉ * said:

When representatives of the world's religions abuse their power…
I wish the Kalash resilience and perseverance, and I wish you a pleasant weekend, Diana. ox
19 months ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

I hope they continue to be allowed her the beliefs she has. It's a beautiful photo Diana and her home has served her well, as she has reached a good age.
I hope you have a good weekend.
19 months ago

Patrick Brandy said:

Elle est heureuse comme ça tant mieux pour cette brave damemerci de nous avoir montré ce que c'est la vie dans e pays agréable journée.
19 months ago ( translate )