National Tribal Festival Turns Gurez Vibrant

The serene Gurez Valley remained abuzz with excitement during the two-day National Tribal Festival, celebrating the rich culture and traditions of the Dard-Shina tribal community, which locals saw as a key step toward promoting tourism and preserving cultural heritage.

- Observer News Service

While locals celebrated the event as a promising beginning, they called for continued efforts to improve the Valley's infrastructure and other facilities to fully unlock its tourism potential.

"The festival is a great initiative. It brings the attention of the country to our culture and the beauty of Gurez," Shahnawaz Ahmad, a resident of the valley told KNO.

"However, there are still many things that need to be done. The roads are in bad shape, and we need more medical facilities. It's a start, but we need sustained efforts.”