A dying tradition of Yasin

A dying tradition of Yasin

Bijayot Yasin:

Bijayot is a small beautiful village of Yasin known not only for its scenic beauty but also because of the inhabitants. The village of Bijayot houses the community of local Musicians who are well known for their mastery of traditional Music of Yasin. The interesting thing about them is they have their own distinctive sub-culture, and a conspicuous trait is their language that is different from the local language of Yasin-Burushaski .The whole community of Musicians live in this small neighborhood in Bijayot and this is identified as the Ustadtisho Deh, The Neighbored of Musicians .They are renowned artists and the keepers of the folk art of Yasin that has been transmitted to them from their ancestors generation to generation. They best know the art of tunes which they display on many jovial occasions. They festive occasions, like wedding, are considered incomplete without their participation and the Music. Normally they charge for the concert they are invited for. The renowned Musician, Ustad Hajat Qabool (Master Hajat Qabool) is the famed personality of Bijayot. He is the ace Musician who is well known for his melodious and playful tunes.