Afghanistan, the Culture

As a crossroads between western and eastern cultures, Afghanistan is a living museum of ancient civilisations. This book teaches about Islam and its celebrations, the arts, pastimes, and languages of the Afghans. Its topics include: Ramadan and Eids; Nauroz and other festivals; song and dance; buzkashi, kite flying, and other games; and more.

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This book is suitable for children of ages 9-14. As a crossroads between western and eastern cultures, Afghanistan is a living museum of ancient civilisations. Children will learn about Islam and its celebrations, the arts, pastimes, and languages of the Afghans through beautiful photographs and clear, concise text. The topics include: Islam; Ramadan and Eids; Nauroz and other festivals; song and dance; buzkashi, kite flying, and other games; art, architecture, and artefacts; carpet weaving and folk arts; languages, poetry, and stories; and folktale.