Winter Sports and Gilgit Baltistan government announce that all over the districts of Gilgit the winter sports is going to held from January 15 to 25. All the districts host the winter sports program in their specific areas. The government and the tourism department make sure of full support and funding to the sports organizing departments. Of the districts of Gilgit Baltistan. During at the event in Islamabad, the Gilgit Baltistan Tourism minister Mr. Ghulam Mohmmad and vice president of Pakistan Sports. Announcing the start of winter sports in Gilgit Baltistan was the secretary of the Tourism Department. These festivals boost tourism in Pakistan, specifically in Gilgit Baltistan. In Gilgit Baltistan, sports are focuses in the districts . Minister of Sports and Planning department of G.B. said that in GB said that winter sports festivals boost up the GDP of GB.
Types of winter sports festivals in Gilgit Baltistan
In Gilgit Baltistan, the government organized sports festivals in all four seasons sport festival for the promotion of tourism. The sports are including Winter Ice Hockey, Safranga, Culture programs, Football tournaments, and polo matches in different districts of GB.
Ice Hockey
Ice hockey is now famous game in Gilgit Baltistan. In history first ever Ice Hockey match is in Nartal Valley. From there, the game gained popularity and expanded to other Gilgit Baltistan districts.. Especially in Hunza and Ghizer, the youth are focusing on Ice Hockey games. Tourists and locals are enjoying this game. As we well know Hockey is the National Game of Pakistan and the youth of Gilgit Baltistan are trying to promote this game as the best game as best game in the world. It’s different from the Hockey game which is play at international forum. This is different because the ground of ICE Hockey is fully cover by Ice. It’s an outdoor game mostly this game is play in between mountains which are cover by Snow and Ice. This game play in Ghizer and Hunza, as well as in Astore.
Safranga
The Safranga festival is also organize by the Gilgit-Baltistan government. This winter sports festival took place in Shigar district’s Sarfaranga desert, the highest cold desert in the world. The Government of Gilgit Baltistan mostly focused on the Safranga because of the promotion of tourism in Gilgit Baltistan. In Safranga Car races, motorbike races, paragliding, Rock Climbing, sword dancing, and other local games are enjoye by the locals and visitors from out of GB. The participants are from across the country as well as from International drivers are participating in Safranga Car Race matches. The track of the car race is about 80 KM which is fully cover by sand. Safranga is aslo become famous international level because of cold temperature. Keep in mind that the safranga is the world’s highest cold desert.
Freestyle Polo matches
Free Polo or King of Games and Game of the King are also play in Gilgit Baltistan during winter sports festivals. This game has been the most traditional in Gilgit Baltistan for decades. During the winter sports festival in Gilgit Baltistan, most locals enjoy this game. The two opponents NLI and GB Scouts are the most final playing teams in the Polo match. Supporters always try to boost pressure on their supporting.
Cultural Festivals
Different cultural programs are arrange during in winter festival. Locals of Gilgit Baltistan are fully participating. Tourists enjoy all the movements of the local cultural programs at the Winter Sports Festival in Gilgit Baltistan Because the GB Cultural is famous all over the world because of its uniqueness and softness. Kids and aged people also participate in cultural events. Dancing, Sword Dancing, Tug of War, and other programs are enjoy by people across the country and international tourists.
Local Dishes
The local dishes of Gilgit Baltistan are also part of the winter sports festival. Every nation’s culture has its local dishes, but in Gilgit the local dishes are different. The people of GB always used original and natural indignant in their foods. So some most famous foods are present to the guests and locals. The basic purpose of this is the boost the economy of Gilgit Baltistan.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Winter Sports Festival in Gilgit Baltistan, scheduled from January 15 to 25, encompasses various activities such as Ice Hockey, Safranga, Freestyle Polo matches, Cultural Festivals, and showcasing Local Dishes. The government, particularly the Tourism Department, is actively supporting and funding the event to promote tourism in the region. The festival aims to boost the economy of Gilgit Baltistan, with a focus on popular winter sports like Ice Hockey and Safranga, along with cultural events and local culinary delights, contributing to the unique charm of the region.