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Meet Humna of Hunza

Three-year-old Humna was one of my first friends in northern Pakistan. Click on the digital flashcards below to learn more about the everyday traditions and activities of kids just like you in Hunza!

Hunza

Hunza Valley is located in the mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan in northern Pakistan, often called the roof of the world. Let’s learn more about its history, food, and culture from our friend, Humna of Hunza!

Rubab

After school, Humna takes lessons to play the rubab, a traditional string instrument. The rubab came to Hunza from Afghanistan and is popular across Central Asia. Click below to hear its sound!

Bukhari

Every morning, Humna helps her grandmother make a loaf of fitti bread for breakfast on a wood-burning stove called the bukhari. This stove is made of iron and sometimes used as a heater in winter months.

Polo

Like many sports fans, Humna travels to the Shandur Top each year to watch the polo festival. Polo is a popular ball game and team sport played on horseback. Humna and her friends like to play their own version without horses.

Chapshoro

On family road trips, Humna loves to stop for her favourite snack, chapshoro. It’s a type of meat-filled pie. All she needs now is a glass of cold apricot juice, or chamus, to beat the summer heat – delicious!

Baltit Fort

Humna likes to join her older brother as he gives tours of the 700-year-old Baltit Fort in Karimabad. The rulers (Mirs) of Hunza lived inside its stone walls until 1945. Get ready for a steep climb to the top!

Handicrafts

Humna's hat and dress were made by local artists who specialize in handmade crafts. Traditional clothing, purses, jewelry, rugs and more from Hunza are admired around the world for their beautiful designs.

Local Crops

Hunza's biggest crops are wheat and potatoes, but Humna also helps pick mulberries, apples, and cherries on her farm throughout different seasons. Most of all, she loves to dry apricots for a sweet year-round treat!

Create Your Own Truck Art

Truck art is a colourful and vibrant style of painting that is used to decorate trucks in Pakistan. Imagine a big truck covered in bright, shiny colours like red, yellow, blue, and green. The trucks are like giant moving canvases, filled with beautiful designs, patterns, flowers, birds, and sometimes even animals. You might also see pictures of famous people or places painted on the trucks.

The art is done in a way that makes the trucks look like they’re wearing a fancy, colourful dress! It’s not just about making the truck look pretty — these designs often tell stories or show things that are important to the people who own the trucks. The artwork makes the trucks stand out on the roads, and people from all around can enjoy the colorful designs as the trucks drive by.

Use the colour picker on the right to create your own digital truck art, or click the button below to print a colouring sheet!

Protecting the Environment

Attabad Lake, a beautiful lake in Pakistan, was formed after a landslide in 2010. It attracts many tourists because of its stunning blue water and scenic surroundings. However, the growing number of visitors has a negative impact on the lake and its environment. Drag the slider across the images to see this impact.

Tourism leads to pollution, as some tourists leave behind trash, plastic, and waste, which can harm the water and wildlife. The increase in boat traffic on the lake also contributes to water pollution and disturbs the natural habitat of fish and other aquatic life. Additionally, the construction of hotels and other facilities around the lake can lead to deforestation and soil erosion, further damaging the environment.

To protect Attabad Lake, it’s important for tourists to be responsible, dispose of their waste properly, and follow eco-friendly practices. By taking care of the lake, we can ensure it remains a beautiful and healthy place for everyone to enjoy.