traditional
historical symbolism, is at the same time a symbol of the birth of
republic's independence. The symbolism of twelve stars is connected historically
with the solar calendar year.
The National Anthem
The state anthem of the Republic of Uzbekistan was approved by the 11th
Session of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Uzbekistan at the 12th
convocation(1) on December 10, 1992. The lyrics (2)are by Abdulla Aripov and
the music by MutalBourkhanov. The anthem reflects the dreams of our people. It
tells about history of our people. Our people are warmhearted(3). They are proud
of their motherland. The young generation is a strong wing for us. The anthem tells
about prosperity(4).
Uzbek national traditions
Every country has its own history, traditions, customs and national
costumes.
National costumes
depend on (1)
their religious, climate and history.
Uzbek people have their own national costumes too. They are dresses from atlas
and adras for girls, embroidered (2)duppi for girls and boys, mahsi and kalish, long
and short nimchas (jakets), yahtak(shirt), belbog(belt), shawl, chopon, etc.
Costumes of girls, boys, brides, grooms (3) and old people are differentiating from
each other. Girls, brides and women wear jewelries (4). Girls, brides wear dresses,
nimchas, duppis. Boys, grooms and men wear belbogs, chopons, duppis. Old
people wear mahsi and kalish too. They wear national
costumes for special
occasions: wedding ceremonies, national holidays, funeral (5) ceremonies.
National costumes of every region of Uzbekistan differentiate from each other. We
like our national costumes.
Hospitality
and traditional
respect to elders are the
main characteristics of Uzbek family. Usually, Uzbeks live in large families that
consist of several generations (6), therefore preference(7) is given to large houses
built on the land.
Tea ceremony
takes important place
in life as an element of
hospitality. And tea making and sharing(8) it with the guests are the host‘s
exclusive prerogative. When planning a visit it is recommended to take souvenirs
or sweets for the host‘s kids. Usually only men are greeted by handshaking.
Women and people sitting in the background are greeted by putting the right hand
on the heart. During the handshaking it is traditional to ask about health, state of
affairs (9)at work and home. Ceremonies of Uzbek people have formed over the
centuries (10) as a result of complex process of merger (11)of
cultural skills and
traditions of all tribes (12)and nationalities. They are quite original, bright and
diverse (13), and go back to tribal patriarchal relations. Ceremonies associated with
the birth and upbringing of kids (
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