◾ The Uzbek culture has much in common with the culture of other Muslim countries, but nevertheless it has its own features.
◾ Uzbeks love to gather in groups and entertain the whole village or mahallya on family occasions. Mass people’s festivities are widely celebrated.
◾ According to Uzbek holidays, March 21 is the holiday of Navruz. In cities, towns and village people of Uzbekistan celebrate Navruz, the eastern New Year, which is a holiday that celebrates the awakening of nature, and promotes friendship, fraterniy and cultural and historical traditions.
Navruz is a holiday of mercy and absolution. On this Day people forgive one another their old offences and visit lonely and disabled, people trying to do whatever they can for thoso who need their care.
National costumes of Uzbek people
◾ Traditional costumes in Uzbek remains an important companent of cultural, ethnic and religious identity, although young people ape western fashions.
◾Trational Uzbek women’s suit consists plain khan-atlas tunic-dress and white trousers. Women and Men’s national headwear is skull-cap that is the main elements in the traditional Uzbek clothing.
Traditions and costumes of United Kingdom
◾ British traditions are famous worldwide. When one thinks of Britain, you imagine people drinking tea, wearing bowler hatz and gorging on fish and chips.
Sports and music are tightly knit traditions in Britain. British culture, customs and traditions vary from the weird to the wonderful, from the traditional to the popular, and from the simple to the
Festivals and holidays of Great Britain
◾ Eisteddfod – is the devoted to music, literature and the arts. It is a competitive festivals and is held in the first week of August. This holiday is not only important cultural event, but also Great social gathering, whereas hundreds of old friends meet to renew their friendships.
◾ April Fool’s Day. In England, April Fool’s Day is linked with spring, with the return of the sun and warmth. On this day, people ay harmless jokes and pranks on friends and family.
Costumes of United Kingdom
There is no national dress code in the United Kingdom. A kilt is the national dress of Scotland. The national dress of Wales constitutes a long skirt worn with a petticoat and a showl.
The costumes a d traditions regarding costumes are associated with particular people, like Queen’s Guard or the Beefeater. Costumes for the Morris dance or May dance are considered as the example of traditional English costumes.
Traditions of USA
The United States has a unique “melting pot” culture that combines customs from people from all over the world.
Some American customs may seem strange to people from other countries, but knowing about them may help you better adapt during your stay in the USA.
Holidays of United States
November and December as “the holiday season” because of the major holidays from Thanksgiving to the New Years Day.
Black Friday – you May have seen on Tv – the after Thanksgiving in the USA, crowds gather at stores across the country in early hours of the morning in search of the best discounts on presents for the holidays.
Moreover, there are a lot of holidays in the USA. For instance, Hallowen, Thanksgiving and Drinking Eggnog.