Navruz in uzbekistan another public holidays of uzbekistan

THEME: HOLIDAYS

PLAN.

1. 
   HOLIDAYS OF UZBEKISTAN
   
2. 
   NAVRUZ IN UZBEKISTAN
   
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   ANOTHER PUBLIC HOLIDAYS OF UZBEKISTAN
   

Day of defenders of Motherland, 14^th of January

The Day of defenders of Motherland is a favourite holiday for Uzbek men. This is the day to honour men who defend their family and Motherland. On the 14^th January 1992, the Armed Forces of Uzbekistan were established. One year later this day was announced as the Day of defenders of Motherland.
This is a popular and beloved state holiday celebrated in whole Uzbekistan. The army marches on the central square of Tashkent and line up to celebrate and accept awards from the president.
International Women’s day, 8^th of March
Uzbekistan celebrates international women’s day just like in other countries around the world. It already springs in Uzbekistan with nature waking up from long winter and trees in blossom. As a tradition women accept congratulations and presents.
Navruz in Uzbekistan, 21^st of March

Navruz is one of the most important holidays in Uzbekistan. Translated from Farsi, Navruz means “the new day”. 21^st of March is the day of the vernal equinox and the holiday celebrates the beginning of the year.
Navruz was celebrated in Khorasan (province of Ancient Persia) more than three thousand years ago and by the time it started to be celebrated in Central Asia as well. A traditional dish of Navruz is sumalak. It is made of germinated wheat. Women gather around the pot and cook sumalak the whole night singing traditional songs. When the dish is ready in the morning it is shared with neighbours and relatives.
Memory and Honor day, 9^th of May
The countries participating in the Great Patriotic War celebrate the memory and honour day on the 9^th of May. Uzbekistan also took part in the war and thousands of Uzbek families lost their beloved ones.
Festive concerts are organized on the central Independence Square of Tashkent. The Alley of Fame and Memory is full of flowers on this day. It is used to celebrate the veterans for the victory.