Do Hunza People Drink Alcohol? Unpacking the Truth Behind the Myths
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Despite a widespread misperception, the traditional Hunza diet includes little to no alcohol. The misconception often arises from travelers encountering a locally distilled apricot or mulberry spirit, colloquially and incorrectly referred to as “Hunza Water”. To understand whether Hunza people drink alcohol, it is important to examine the nuances of their traditional lifestyle, religious practices, and modern influences.
