The Chitral Polo Festival and the Shandur Polo Festival are two popular annual events held in Pakistan that showcase the country’s love and passion for the sport of polo. Here’s some more information about each festival:
- Chitral Polo Festival: The Chitral Polo Festival is an annual event held in Chitral, a district in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. The festival typically takes place in late July or early August, and lasts for about a week. During the festival, polo teams from different parts of Chitral compete against each other in exciting matches that are watched by thousands of spectators. The festival also includes cultural events such as traditional dances, music performances, and handicrafts exhibitions.
- Shandur Polo Festival: The Shandur Polo Festival is another annual event that takes place in Pakistan, specifically in the Shandur Pass, which is located at an altitude of 12,200 feet in the Gilgit-Baltistan region. The festival is usually held in the first week of July, and lasts for three days. It features polo matches between teams from Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan, and is attended by both locals and tourists from all over the world. The festival also includes cultural activities such as folk music and dance performances, as well as traditional sports like tug of war and horse racing.
