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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Thousands in Kabul attend Afghanistan's national buzkashi championship

Buzkashi, Afghanistan's national equestrian competition, showcases elite riders who must carry a leather-wrapped bundle historically a goat carcass but now a weighted facsimile across a designated goal line to earn points. Amid swirling dust clouds kicked up by galloping horses, a victor ultimately prevailed. The winning team took a celebratory circuit around the field, proudly displaying their flag in triumph.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet review a monument to Afghan resilience

Afghanistan once sustained a rich, cosmopolitan cultural life and sophisticated urban scene before widespread destruction and loss of heritage in recent decades.
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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
8 months ago

Afghan, modern California cuisine meet at new Oakland restaurant Jaji

Sophia Akbar blends her Afghan heritage with California culinary flair in her restaurants, emphasizing resilience and cultural storytelling.
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