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__Afghan music:__classical music form in aghanstan is called klasik, and it includes instruments and vocals and is often accompanied by belly dancing. Professional musicians are called Ustads. The melody is known as raga and the rhythm is known as tala. Some afghan instrument are the tabla, which is a hand made drum, and the sitar, which is a plucked string instrument With six or seven strings And a gourd as a resonating chamber.

__Afghan sports:__ A main sport is buzkashi where teams on horseback tries to bring a headless goat carcass from the middle of the field into their scoring area.Also there is cricket, kite fighting, football (soccer) that are top sports in Afghanistan. Kite fighting is a sport that generally men play because there are fatalities that have happened by falling off roofs. When kite fighting you try to cut the string of your opponent releasing it into the air for the kite runners to go catch. The most rewarding kite to catch would be the winning kite.For a long time womens sports privilages were restricted but now they have women's boxing, and even body building. There was also a time where both men and women were not aloud to participate in sports but instead the form of entertainment was public execution.

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__Afghan Foods:__ Afghan food combines cuisines from neiboring countries. Most afghans do not like foods that are to spicy or hot. An example of a afghan drink is chai tea. Some common foods are: 1. Qabli pulao -it is the most popular dish in Afghanistan. Steamed rice with chops of raisin and carrots. Often served with lamb. 2. Kababs -most popular kababs in Afghanistan is lamb and chicken. And they are often served with naan a persian bread. 3. Khameerbob -a popular native pasta dish served for special occasions at home. Habits: not fond of vegetarian meals. Usually dont use silverware. Food is scooped up with naan with the right hand. They respect their guests and try to serve their guests with as good food as possible. Kababs: Qubi pulao:

__Bibliography:__ afghanistan.saartourism.org/food.html En.wikipedia.org/wiki/music_of_afghanistan [] [] [] __The Kite Fighter__ by,Khaled Hosseini