Customs and habits of Uzbekistan

Uzbek National House

The main peculiarities of the Uzbek family are cordiality and traditionally respectful esteem to elders. The Uzbeks commonly live in large families, so preference is shown to big ground-mounted houses. Traditional Uzbek house (often two-story with open verandah) is built around the periphery of a courtyard, planted with fruit trees.
Living room (mekhmon khona) in the house is usually a very large and elegantly decorated room. Before dinner the hosts spread kurpachi (small embroidered mattresses), and family members have dinner sitting on them. In good weather, the whole family is resting or sleeping on the couch, set in the yard. The rule in Uzbekistan culture is to accept invitations. Respectable guests are greeted at the gates of the owners; they are greeted and invited into the house.
Tea is offered here as before as after any meal. Initially, the table is laid with sweets, pastries, dried fruit and nuts, fruits and vegetables and snacks; and only after all dishes a customary pilaf and other food are served. Hot cakes should be in the cuisine, which in no case should not be turned over. It is not a good omen to let a piece of cake fall.
Tea and tea ceremony take a certain place in Uzbek rituals. Brewing this really a main drink of the country, as well as pouring it to guests, is the prerogative of men. Tea is infused in a small pot and poured into small bowls. The traditional Uzbek special appeal of the hospitality here is characteristically small quantity of tea. The more honorable guest, the less drink is in his tea bowl. This nonsense is explained very simply. The guest will more frequently ask for the additive and the guest will be given more attention.
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