This Central Asian state is famous for its ancient traditions and customs, many of which came to modern life from the distant Middle Ages. Holidays of Uzbeks and their national cuisine, wedding ceremonies and religious rituals, all this constitutes the concept of culture and traditions of Uzbekistan, acquaintance with which is of great interest for foreign tourists.
An Uzbek woman has twenty-five …
That is how many braids, according to the children's writer Agnia Barto, were braided on the head of an Uzbek girl. Many braids are the national hairstyle, which is decorated with a skullcap on top. A bright and colorful handmade headdress is not only a piece of clothing, but also a type of decorative and applied art, traditional in Uzbekistan.
Skull-caps are worn by men and women, children and the elderly, and their forms and decor are quite diverse. Making a skullcap for a child, the mother, according to tradition, decorates it with a large number of amulets designed to protect the baby from the evil eye. Women's hats sparkle with fine silk embroidery or silver thread.
The traditions of Uzbekistan can also be traced in the ornaments applied to the skullcap. For old people, it can be embroidered with birds, as symbols of wisdom, and for a bride - with rose branches, emphasizing the beauty of a girl.
Globalization in Uzbek
Public relations in the country are governed by the laws of communities, of which there are several thousand on the territory of the state. The mahalla, as such a community is called, serves as a center for conducting religious rituals, observing family and household relations, and even meeting secular holidays. The traditions of Uzbekistan are preserved in religious centers at mosques erected on the territory of the community.
Members of the makhalla help each other in solving everyday issues, and the main instrument of such assistance is the ritual "hashar". Its meaning lies in the fact that community members carry out any big business together. With the help of neighbors, they build houses, play weddings, landscaping courtyards and streets. A modern makhalla is a kind of partnership that unites neighbors and friends.
Useful little things
- Once in Uzbekistan, it is important to remember that the state lives according to Muslim laws. It is customary to observe a certain dress code and rules of conduct that respect local customs.
- The traditions of Uzbekistan prescribe to honor the elders and not argue with them when discussing any issue.
- Don't take photos of people without their permission.
- Bargaining at the eastern Uzbek bazaars is possible and necessary. This is an invariable part of the ritual of buying any thing or food.
