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Cultural Etiquette in Northern Pakistan

A respectful traveller's guide to customs, dress, photography and hospitality when visiting communities in Gilgit-Baltistan.

[TODO] This post is an outline. Ideally, review it with local partners before publishing.

Dress

  • [TODO: Guidance on dress in towns and villages]

Greetings and hospitality

  • [TODO: Greetings, being a good guest, accepting invitations]

Visiting homes and communities

  • [TODO: How Duur approaches visits, e.g. with the Shimshal community]

Photography and consent

Giving back

  • [TODO: Responsible ways to support local communities]
  • culture
  • etiquette
  • responsible-travel

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