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Barcha Nama
A YouTube series on the history, folklore and family lineages of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Barcha Nama is a YouTube series that Karar Barcha started in February 2023 to record the history and culture of Gilgit-Baltistan, beginning with the Barcha family of Hunza. Its episodes include a conversation with historian Anwar Hussain Barcha and a two-part telling of the legend of Shiri Badat, the "cannibal king" of Gilgit, and the Taleni festival that marks his fall.
About the series
Barcha Nama sets out to share stories and insights about the Barcha family and other families of Gilgit-Baltistan, and about the region's culture, dynasties and folklore.
Episodes so far
- Introduction to Barcha Nama — what the series is about and who it is for.
- Episode 02: Anwar Hussain Barcha — an introductory conversation on the history of the Barcha family of Hunza.
- The Cannibal King of Gilgit (short and detailed versions) — the legend of Shiri Badat, remembered as the last Buddhist ruler of Gilgit, and the Taleni fire festival.
New episodes have been paused since May 2023. A third part with Anwar Barcha was announced but has not yet been released.