The East is a delicate matter! I first visited Uzbekistan as a tourist this year. In the 1980s, I often came to Tashkent for work. Since then, the city has changed beyond recognition. The central districts of the city have become more spacious, and a …
If you suffer from a passion for travel as much as we do, the excitement of exploring different countries, immersing yourself in an unfamiliar culture, and enjoying a new cuisine is the epitome of intoxication. There is nothing that can compare to the feeling of …
A journalist from a neighboring country, who is visiting Tashkent for the first time, told about the deed of the Yakkasaray district khokim on her Facebook page. More than 1,300 people have already shared this publication. Below we publish the full text of Danara Kurmanova’s …
Pilaw is one of the oldest dishes, which supposedly appeared in India or the Middle East more than 2 thousand years ago. Nowadays, plov is considered one of the most popular dishes in Central Asia, Asia Minor, Transcaucasia, Turkey and the Middle East. Even Alexander …
The kind of national belt wrestling, officially included in the world network of non-Olympic sports and supported by UNESCO, is Kurash. Kurash in translation means “to reach the goal by the fair way”. This type of martial art appeared on the territory of present Uzbekistan …
Hospitality is a vital principle of all the peoples of the East and one of the characteristic features of the people of Uzbekistan. Not accepting a guest or not giving him due respect means to disgrace the family, clan, and makhalla. Uzbek families in the …
A whole system of relations between residents of the same neighborhood, existing in Uzbekistan for hundreds of years and significantly influenced the development of the Uzbek way of life and traditions. The center of a makhalla is usually a mosque or teahouse. In ancient times, …
The equestrian competition among the peoples of Central Asia – kupkari – (In translation from Turkic “kup” means “many” and Persian “kari” – “deed, work”, i.e. “deed of many”). In Uzbekistan the kupkari competition is also called ulak, buzkashi. In this game, skillful riders compete …
Among the various traditions of the peoples of Central Asia we can single out into a separate category the traditional entertainment during the festivities. These are, of course, dances, songs, but also include puppet shows, wrestling, races and performances of rope-walkers – darbozes, as they …
Joyful and important event – a new person was born! The appearance of a baby in an Uzbek family is accompanied by the ancient ritual celebration “Beshik tui” – “Wooden cradle”. The ritual has survived in the culture of the Uzbeks from time immemorial and …
Fatiha tui. An interesting custom with a simple meaning is engagement or matchmaking. According to tradition, the parents of the groom, most often the aunts, less often the mother, find the bride themselves. However, today’s young people tactfully advise in which direction it is better …
One of the most magnificent and colorful Uzbek ceremonies is the nikokh tuyi or wedding. The biggest event that is celebrated noisily, richly and with many guests. Everyone is invited: relatives, neighbors, colleagues, friends and acquaintances. On the wedding day, the ceremony begins early in …
