by Ehsan Bayat | May 19, 2021 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, food, nature
Did you know that Afghanistan has long been famous for its many delicious types of fresh fruit? Despite the popular image of Afghanistan as an arid, rugged desert, the country in fact possesses fertile soil and a warm and dry climate that provide the perfect growing...
by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 21, 2021 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, food, History
Few experiences are more quintessentially Afghan than the simple act of drinking tea. Black or green, plain or sweet, tea is widely (though unofficially) recognized as the national beverage of Afghanistan due to the important role it plays in daily life all over the...
by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 25, 2021 | Afghanistan, crafts, Culture, History
From music to woodworking, traditional arts and crafts in Afghanistan are currently enjoying a much-needed revival. During Afghanistan’s conflict years, many of these traditions were discouraged or actively suppressed, and some came close to being lost altogether....
