It's possible to tell from which area of the country the women come by the design of their skirts. The national dress is appealing, for foreign eyes. You don't see local people in shabby garments. Even farmers in the field look neat. The architecture is unlike any you have seen before.
Houses are large, square buildings, made of tamped mud, stone, wood and clay.
The outer walls are white-washed with raised roofs above the main structure. The roofs are shingled and are held in place by large stones evenly spaced apart. The stones prevent the shingles from being carried off by the strong winds that may sweep through the valleys. Prayer flags on mountain passes, much like spirit houses in Thailand. Archery is a national sport and all men participate.