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Performance of proverbs of Ustaad Qadir

Description: Recording of Muneem Dawar discussing the proverbs of Ustaad Qadir in the Hunza dialect. Muneeb recalls the stories of Ustaad Qadir and recites some of his proverbs. Ustaad Qadir is sometimes referred to as "Berich Qadiro", although the term "Berich" is perceived to be derogatory by the native speakers. The term has been used to refer to the musicians class, which was stigmatized in the past.
Date: June 8, 2010
Duration: 19 minutes 51 seconds
Creator: Karim, Piar
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Photograph of a Burusho ceremonial dish

Description: Photograph of a dish called "ishpiri" in Yasin Burushaski and "burum-hanak" in Nagar and Hunza dialects of Burushaski. This consists of a bunch of flat breads and a lump of butter. This is the opening course of ceremonial meals, and is presented to welcome an important person visiting the home.
Date: June 2010
Creator: Munshi, Sadaf
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Transcription: Retelling of Maghlot and Girkits

Description: Transcription and translation of the recording of Raja Jamsheed Ali Khan narrating the story of "Maghlot ke Girkits" ('weasel and rat') in the Srinagar dialect. In this popular story two boys are born conjoined, and are separated by a knife. The two brothers are raised by two separate clans, always meeting in constant contention with each other, giving them the nicknames Maghlot ('weasel') and Girkits ('rat') for their physical and behavioral traits. Knowing the brothers would create instabilit… more
Date: June 2008
Creator: Munshi, Sadaf
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