This year, 30,000 tons of grapes were harvested in Samangan province, a 15 percent increase on last year, local officials said. According to them, last year, 25,000 tons were harvested. Grape farmers said they are happy with the increase in yield, but that there isn’t much of a market for them and that they have
Haji Mohammad Pahlawan waves his whip in the air, pulling his grey stallion away from the calf carcass he has just dumped in a goal to claim victory in a tournament of buzkashi, Afghanistan’s national sport.
Haji Mohammad Pahlawan waves his whip in the air, pulling his grey stallion away from the calf carcass he has just dumped in a goal to claim victory in a tournament of buzkashi, Afghanistan’s national sport.
Despite fears the ancient game would again be barred after the Taliban seized power in August, the country's national sport has persisted to the delight of fans and competitors.
QARA SHABAGH (AFGHANISTAN) - Haji Mohammad Pahlawan waves his whip in the air, pulling his grey stallion away from the calf carcass he has just dumped in a goal to claim victory in a tournament of buzkashi, Afghanistan's national sport.