In a time when news emanating from Pakistan look depressing, this photo may rekindle a new hope for the future. Decorative face painting is a common practise in Northern Areas of Pakistan. Photo credits belong to Kamran Safdar.
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Isn’t it ironic that we could not look beyond the face painting!! Ins’t it finding delight in disgust? The layers of dirt that are so visible on the collar of the children were too self explanatory.
These ill fated children will never be able to vote for their leaders in Pakistan. They will never be called Pakistanis. They will either be titled “Kashmiri” or “Kashmiri Muhajir”. Their entire Northern Light Infentary was called the “cult of Kashmiri Mujahidins”.
The Pakistani brethern are too busy painting faces and dont’ bother to look beyond the cosmetic layers.
Thanks for sharing the oicture from Gilgit. I belong to Gilgit. I would like to further explain the painting on the face of child. Basically thid painting called ‘pooru’ in local in one of the local languages. First the hone ’sing’ of sheep is burned a bit then it is rubed with stone adding some water. It becomes like a redish thik liquide. Then it is applied on the face. It is very common in Gilgit Baltistan.
Nice picture. Pictures of children cannot fail to bring a smile to one’s face. Is this practice of face painting common amongst all communities of the Northern Areas or is it only done by certain communities?
Great photograpgh and the need of the hour :) §
Looks like young one is a super poser ;). Hope both girls remain happy and friends for life.
brough a smile to my face :) .. thanks!
Are you sure it’s decorative face painting and not a slip up =))
Very cute and thanks for sharing in such times!
Hope doesn’t come from calculating whether the good news is winning out over the bad. It’s simply a choice to take action and stand up for what you believe in.