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Pashto cultural heritage

Pashto cultural heritage encompasses the rich traditions, language, poetry, music, and craftsmanship of the Pashtun people, primarily found in Afghanistan and Pakistan. It emphasizes hospitality, honor, and valor, with a strong oral tradition of storytelling and poetry, such as the works of Khushal Khan Khattak and Rahman Baba. Traditional arts include intricate embroidery, weaving, and music like the rubab and mrdang. Pashto culture also features unique social codes, dance forms, and festivals that preserve community identity and history, blending Islamic influences with indigenous customs to create a vibrant, enduring cultural legacy.