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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month 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
4 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
10 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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