Shughni men place their hands over their hearts as they greet each other in the village of Dasht, Tajikistan. This gesture is customary in Tajikistan and used when greeting others, offering thanks and in serving others. The Shughni are the largest subgroup of Pamiri people.
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A portrait of a Shughni man smiling at a Navroz festival in Pashar in the Gorno-Badakhshan region. Navroz, the Persian New Year, begins the first day of spring. The people celebrate this holiday for several days with festivals and other activities, hoping for a fruitful upcoming year.
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