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The Gilgit-Baltistan region in northern Pakistan hosts the Silk Route Festival annually which is a cultural celebration. The Silk Route Festival held in September which honours the historic Silk Road trade route that linked China to the Mediterranean takes place in September. A wide range of cultural events are featured at the Silk Route Festival including traditional music and dance performances, handicraft displays, and food stalls serving regional fare. The festival also includes trekking, camping, and other culturally related activities. The Silk Route Festival highlights the vast diversity of cultures and heritage found in Gilgit-Baltistan. Which is defined by its unique combination of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Central Asian customs. Visitors can watch traditional dances like the well-known Balti dance and take in music performed on ancient instruments like the sarangi and rubab. The festival has sporting events in addition to cultural ones, such as traditional wrestling matches, polo matches, and shooting contests. Additionally, the region is home to numerous historical sites, including Buddhist rock carvings and old Silk Road trading facilities. The Gilgit-Baltistan local communities and the Pakistani government jointly organize the Silk Route Festival to make sure everything goes ahead without any issues. Through scheduled trips provided by Pakistani tour providers Khosar Gang Adventure, tourists can take part in the festival. Gilgit-Baltistan's various customs and cultures can be learned about at the Silk Route Festival. It also has to do with the welcoming nature of the residents and the area's magnificent natural beauty.