Hazara Culture
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Hazara culture (Dari: فرهنگ هزاره; Hazaragi: فرهنگ آزره) refers to the
culture and tradition of the Hazara people, who live primarily in the
Hazarajat region of central Afghanistan, the Balochistan province of
Pakistan, and elsewhere around the world where the Hazara diaspora is
settled as part of the wider Afghan diaspora. The culture of the Hazara
people is rich in heritage, with many unique cultures and traditions,
and shares influences with various Central Asian and South Asian
cultures. The Hazarajat region has an ancient history and was, at
different periods, home to the Greco-Buddhist, Ghorids, and Ghaznavids
civilizations, later the Mongols and Timurid dynasties. Each of these
civilizations left visible imprints on the region's local culture.
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The Hazaras from central Afghanistan are known for working embroidery on
cotton or silk material enlivened by very fine lines of cross or
herringbone stitch. Hazara embroidery tends to be a form of counted
thread work rather than free style embroidery. It is generally very fine
and precize.
Hazara cuisine is largely centred on breads. There are three main types
of breads consumed by Hazara people:[2] Tawa bread, baked on hot plates
Tandoor bread, which is baked on a sunken oven known as the "tandoor"
Nan-buta bread, a thick, brick-sized bread. Rice is less frequent in
rural Hazara cuisine due to its expense. Tea is a popular beverage among
the Hazara people. Fruits and vegetables are only consumed when in
season.
