The Pashtu Community of Kashmir: Pathans' Struggle with Cultural and Linguistic Erosion (Part 3)

This video explores the Pashto community in Kashmir, tracing their migration from Afghanistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over 160 years ago. It features interviews with community members who discuss their history, cultural preservation efforts, and unique traditions. The segment highlights how the Pashto people have maintained their language and customs through endogamous marriages, despite living in Kashmir for generations. It touches on their traditional occupations, festivals, and the challenges they face in preserving their identity. The video also mentions the community's multilingual abilities, their inclination towards traditional medicine, and their struggle for official recognition in Kashmir. Overall, it provides a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of this ethnic minority and their efforts to balance tradition with modernity.