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In Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan, centuries-old ‘May Fung’ new year festival returns 

  • Festival rooted in Tibetan Buddhist culture marks end of longest night of year 
  • People celebrate the ‘May Fung’ festival with music, dance and fireworks 
By Nisar Ali  ·

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