Another gem from the land of unknowns, Afghanistan. So much of the rich heritage and culture of what was once considered the ‘world’s friendliest country’ is still unknown to the world. This episode introduces you to Buzak Chini, also known as Buz-e-Chini, a famous Afghani folktale hardly known outside of Afghanistan. This story has a strong cultural significance related to the famous Bamiyan valleys that used to be the home of the iconic Bamiyan Buddhas until they were brought down in 2001.
Folktales of Afghanistan – Sword Story
Afghanistan, a country that has been in the center of news forever and especially in the past few years for all the wrong reasons. But not many of us know the real diversity of Afghanistan that has been shaped through thousands of years old Afghani culture. This episode brings a glimpse of that beautiful cultural past through a very old, almost forgotten Afghani folktale. Enjoy the story and get to know the rare but real face of this misunderstood country.