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SAVING SHANGRI-LA - 2003-08-04

Posted July 10th, 2007 by heritage
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Monday, 2003, August 4
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The Hunza Valley has one of the most educated populations in Pakistan, and that includes the women. As members of the Ismailis Sect of Islam, under the influence of the Aga Khan, women here have a much freer way of life than in other parts of the Muslim State...Most significantly there has been a concerted effort by the Aga Khan Foundation to preserve the very things that made Hunza so unique.

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H.H. Prince Karim Aga Khan IV
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Saving Shangri-La - SAVING SHANGRI-LA - 2003-08-04

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I confess I didn't find everything quite so appetising - such as the 30 year old butter - yes you heard right, 30 year old butter! - a traditional food at weddings, parties and greeting ceremonies. It tastes kind of cheesy

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