The Persian new year and spring equinox celebration, marked with polo, egg fights, folk music and community feasts.
Navroz (or Nowruz) marks the start of the spring season and the new year in the Iranian calendar, celebrated across Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral on the spring equinox (21 March).
In Gilgit-Baltistan, families gather to mark the occasion with special food, the exchange of gifts, and celebrations that blend Ismaili traditions with ancient spring customs. In Chitral, Navroz is a grand festival of polo matches, tug-of-war, egg fights and folk music.
It is a wonderful time to visit the north of Pakistan, when the valleys begin to bloom and communities come together in celebration.
In Gilgit-Baltistan, families gather to mark the occasion with special food, the exchange of gifts, and celebrations that blend Ismaili traditions with ancient spring customs. In Chitral, Navroz is a grand festival of polo matches, tug-of-war, egg fights and folk music.
It is a wonderful time to visit the north of Pakistan, when the valleys begin to bloom and communities come together in celebration.
Event highlights
- Traditional Navroz polo matches in Gilgit and Chitral
- Egg fighting and tug-of-war competitions
- Folk music, dancing and community feasts
- Spring blooms across the northern valleys
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Event details
Date
Sunday, March 21, 2027
Time
Celebrations from morning
Location
Gilgit city and valleys across Gilgit-Baltistan, Gilgit
Organizer
Local communities and tourism departments
Tickets
Free to attend.
