F: In addition to writing down trad

F: In addition to writing down traditional Kalash stories and songs for the first time, Sayed Gul Kalash is also working to preserve her culture in other ways. Tell us what some of these are.M: Sure. One thing she’d like to do is to encourage more Kalash people to become teachers.F: How will that help?M: Well, right now, many Kalash children are educated in mainstream Pakistani schools. But if there are more Kalash teachers and schools in the villages, children will also have a chance to learn more about their own language and culture.F: What else is she doing?M: She’s also working to open a museum in her area that will feature Kalash art, jewelry, ancient tools, and other items of interest. The museum will teach outsiders about Kalash culture, and if more people see how unique it is, hopefully, they’ll want to protect it and keep it from disappearing.F: How does she feel about more tourists visiting Kalash villages?M: Kalash clothing, music and dance, and traditional food and festivals are sure to be very interesting to tourists. And if Kalash villages get more tourists, they’ll make more money. This money can then be used to build schools and train teachers, and improve the life of the Kalash people. So in many ways it’s a positive thing.F: It sounds like a good idea. At the same time, though, tourism can also bring other problems.M: That’s true. Tourism can often result in lots of hotels being built and more pollution, both of which would be bad for the environment—and the Kalash people. On the other hand, if tourists stay with local families, there would be less of a negative impact.