Culture Conservation
Kalash Chawmos Festival 2025 – Combined Schedule
The Chawmos Festival is the most important winter solstice celebration of the Kalash community, combining religious rituals, cultural activities, and communal gatherings.
Participation Guidelines:
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Allowed for Everyone: Outdoor cultural events, rest days, and non-religious community activities.
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Restricted / Not Allowed: Sacred indoor rituals and highly spiritual ceremonies are exclusive to Kalash community members.
1. Bumburate Valley Schedule
| S.No | Date | Day | Activities / Ceremony | Indoor/Outdoor | Allowed for Non-Kalash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 08-12-2025 | Mon | Opening Ceremony | Outdoor | ✅ Allowed |
| 2 | 09-12-2025 | Tue | Sarazari | Outdoor | ✅ Allowed |
| 3 | 10-12-2025 | Wed | Sarazari | Outdoor | ✅ Allowed |
| 4 | 11-12-2025 | Thu | Gosht Saras | Indoor | ❌ Not Allowed |
| 5 | 12-12-2025 | Fri | Gosht Saras | Indoor | ❌ Not Allowed |
| 6 | 13-12-2025 | Sat | Culinary & Cultural Activities | Outdoor | ✅ Allowed |
| 7 | 14-12-2025 | Sun | Sharabirayak | Indoor | ✅ Allowed |
| 8 | 15-12-2025 | Mon | Madayik | Indoor | ✅ Allowed |
| 9 | 16-12-2025 | Tue | Sawelik Hari | Outdoor | ✅ Allowed |
| 10 | 17-12-2025 | Wed | Rest & Cleaning Day | Outdoor | ❌ Not Allowed |
| 11 | 18-12-2025 | Thu | Religious & Cultural Activities | Indoor | ❌ Not Allowed |
| 12 | 19-12-2025 | Fri | Gos’nik Man Hoot Ceremony | Indoor | ❌ Not Allowed |
| 13 | 20-12-2025 | Sat | C’an’j’a Gos’nik | Indoor | ❌ Not Allowed |
| 14 | 21-12-2025 | Sun | Rest Day | Outdoor | ✅ Allowed |
| 15 | 22-12-2025 | Mon | L’awak Beek & Closing Ceremony | Outdoor | ✅ Allowed |
2. Rumboor Valley Schedule
| S.No | Date | Day | Activities / Ceremony | Indoor/Outdoor | Allowed for Non-Kalash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 07-12-2025 | Sun | Sarazari | Outdoor | ✅ Allowed |
| 2 | 08-12-2025 | Mon | Sarazari | Outdoor | ✅ Allowed |
| 3 | 09-12-2025 | Tue | Dawotatu (Religious activities) | Outdoor | ✅ Allowed |
| 4 | 10-12-2025 | Wed | Dawotatu (Religious activities) | Outdoor | ✅ Allowed |
| 5 | 11-12-2025 | Thu | Rest Day | Indoor | ✅ Allowed |
| 6 | 12-12-2025 | Fri | Kutramo Sharabirayak (Religious & Cultural) | Indoor | ✅ Allowed |
| 7 | 13-12-2025 | Sat | Madayik (Religious & Cultural) | Indoor | ✅ Allowed |
| 8 | 14-12-2025 | Sun | Rest & Cleaning Day | Indoor | ✅ Allowed |
| 9 | 15-12-2025 | Mon | Purification Day | Indoor | ❌ Not Allowed |
| 10 | 16-12-2025 | Tue | Gos’nik Man Hoot Ceremony | Indoor | ❌ Not Allowed |
| 11 | 17-12-2025 | Wed | C’an’j’a Gos’nik | Indoor/Outdoor | ❌ Not Allowed |
| 12 | 18-12-2025 | Thu | Rest Day | Indoor | ❌ Not Allowed |
| 13 | 19-12-2025 | Fri | L’awak Beek & Closing Ceremony | Indoor | ❌ Not Allowed |
| 14 | 20-12-2025 | Sat | Rest Day | Indoor | ❌ Not Allowed |
| 15 | 21-12-2025 | Sun | Rest Day | Indoor | ❌ Not Allowed |
| 16 | 22-12-2025 | Mon | Closing / Outdoor Ceremony | Outdoor | ✅ Allowed |
3. Brir Valley Schedule
| S.No | Date | Day | Activities / Ceremony | Indoor/Outdoor | Allowed for Non-Kalash |
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| 1 | 15-12-2025 | Mon | Rozhias (Religious & Cultural Activities) | Indoor/Outdoor | ✅ Allowed |
| 2 | 16-12-2025 | Tue | Gos’ Saras Ceremony (Religious & Cultural) | Indoor/Outdoor | ✅ Allowed |
| 3 | 17-12-2025 | Wed | Nograt Ceremony (Religious & Cultural) | Indoor/Outdoor | ✅ Allowed |
| 4 | 18-12-2025 | Thu | Rat Nat (Religious & Cultural Activities) | Indoor/Outdoor | ✅ Allowed |
| 5 | 19-12-2025 | Fri | C’an’j’a & Closing Ceremony | Indoor/Outdoor | ✅ Allowed |
| 6 | 20-12-2025 | Sat | Aspar Nat (Religious & Cultural Activities) | Indoor/Outdoor | ✅ Allowed |
| 7 | 21-12-2025 | Sun | Dawotato & Closing Ceremony | Indoor/Outdoor | ✅ Allowed |
Key Notes:
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Outdoor and non-religious cultural activities are generally open to visitors.
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Indoor sacred rituals are exclusive to the Kalash community.
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Visitors are requested to respect local customs and restrictions.