Memories of Afghanistan
The capital city of Afghanistan.
The type of large family gathering where people eat on the floor.
What is a dastarkhan?
Afghanistan’s former king known for reform efforts in the 20th century.
Who is King Amanullah Khan?
Afghanistan shares a long border with this country to the east.
What is Pakistan?
This traditional embroidery is stitched by hand and worn on women's clothes
What is khamak or gulduzi?
The city known for the Blue Mosque?
What is Mazar-i-Sharif?
This is the traditional tea served to guests.
What is green tea (chai sabz)?
Internationally recognized Afghan novelist, author of The Kite Runner.
Who is Khaled Hosseini?
This mountain range runs through much of Afghanistan.
What is the Hindu Kush?
This gift is often brought when visiting someone's home
What is fruit, sweets, or dry fruits (meva)?
The name of the main radio station in the 1970s.
What is Radio Afghanistan?
This is the instrument played during Afghan weddings.
What is the dambura or tabla?
Afghan-American entrepreneur who founded Code to Inspire.
Who is Fereshteh Forough?
Name one major river in Afghanistan.
What is the Helmand River?
In many villages, this is how news and stories were shared before the internet or TV.
What is through elders, mosques, or chai khana (tea houses)?
This national airline flew to India, Iran, and Europe.
What is Ariana Afghan Airlines?
This is the long shirt and pants worn by men.
What is perahan tunban?
This person was the first female mayor in Afghanistan.
Who is Zarifa Ghafari?
This city near the Iranian border is known for saffron and poetry.
What is Herat?
This is the name of the beautiful silver or gold jewelry often worn by Afghan brides.
What is tilayee (gold jewelry), jumka, or gulband (necklace)?
This was a popular black-and-white TV drama in the 1980s.
You tell us :)
The traditional way elders are greeted in Afghan culture.
What is kissing the hand or placing the hand on the heart?
Afghanistan's first female Olympic athlete.
Who is Robina Muqimyar?
This southeastern province is home to many Pashto speakers and the city of Gardez.
What is Paktia?
This is the name of the handmade cradle used for newborns.
What is jhoola or gora (wooden swing/cradle)?