Kashmir losing its culture

Once famous for its traditions and culture, Kashmir is rapidly losing its renown with most of the people showing reluctance to carry forward their inherited traditional business and switching to the modern trade especially online job. The culture of Kashmir is a blend of multiple customs. The erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir State enjoys the presence of mix religions and that’s why the Valley is famous for its cultural heritage. Everything including Wazwan, dance, music, cuisine, carpet weaving and Koshur Sufiana forms a significant part of Kashmirs identity. Kashmiri culture is mainly followed by people living in the Valley and Chenab region. The valley is known for the fine arts including traditional boats and houseboats, handicrafts and poetry. Besides, Kashmir has some mouth-watering cuisine in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes including Kashmiri Kabab, Rista, Gushtaba and others. Moreover, the costume of Kashmiri people is very colorful and attractive. Pheran is one among the costumes which people wear during the winter period. It is kind of overcoat decorated with colorful patches and embroidery work. Not only this, but Kashmir is famous for its beautiful and unique handicraft. The Pashmina shawl is one among the handicraft product which is famous worldwide for its quality and fabric. On the other hand, basketry, paper machie, wooden carving furniture made of walnut wood and others are among the best handicrafts offered by Kashmiri people. The handicraft products were also famous among the tourists visiting Kashmir, who were buying the manufactured goods from here and even offered them as gifts to their dear ones. However, this all has witnessed a steep decline from past several years with the young generation showing reluctance to carry forward their inherited business and switching to other trade. We need to introspect over revival of our tradition and its rapid downfall as we will certainly lose our renown fully across the globe. Even if the future generation is not enthusiastic to continue with the business, they should at least make it a hobby or side-business so that famous tradition and culture of Kashmir is preserved for the future generations to come. People need the support of the government too to expand the handicraft and other industries that attract the people.