Uzbek culture Uzbek hospitality Oriental Uzbek bazaars (markets) Music and songs of Uzbekistan

UZBEK CULTURE VALUES


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   Uzbek culture
   
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   Uzbek hospitality
   
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   Oriental Uzbek bazaars (markets)
   
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   Music and songs of Uzbekistan
   
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   Dance art of Uzbekistan
   
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   Askiya
   

UZBEK CULTURE
The culture of Uzbekistan is rich in very different cultural heritages because of its strategic location and noteworthy history which has been coming through various civilizations. A wide mix of different ethnic groups and cultures along with sequential numerous conquests of ancient Persians, Greeks, Chinese, Arabs, nomadic Turkic tribes, Mongols, later, Russians in various periods of Uzbekistan history have considerably contributed Uzbek culture and lifestyle. That’s why it is very colorful and considered not only a cradle of the culture in Central Asia but also of the East.
Additionally, in the development and prosperity of Uzbek culture, the Great Silk Road has also played an important role. Being on the crossroads of the Great Silk Road has created favorable conditions to trade goods and at the same time exchange languages, customs and traditions, religions, ideas, and cultures of different nations for a long period in the present-day territory of Uzbekistan.
The culture of Uzbekistan can also be reflected in traditions, dance, music, songs, clothes, entertainment, and some other aspects as the cultural elements.
But, due to the peculiar cultural characteristics of each region of Uzbekistan which are obviously demonstrated in dialects, national clothes, and dresses, it is impossible to experience the whole Uzbek culture at a time. The most efficient way of getting acquainted with the culture of Uzbekistan widely is to participate in particular festivals in Uzbekistan. It is a good choice to witness and compare the cultural representatives of all regions in one place through their local songs and dances, national dresses, folk arts, and crafts in Uzbekistan.
Uzbek hospitality
Uzbek hospitality is an inseparable part of Uzbek culture. Throughout history, Uzbekistan was located in the heart of Silk Road. It used to host numerous passing by caravans. Thus, hospitality has become nature for the Uzbek nation! You can knock any door; a dweller opens immediately with a warm smile and invites you for a cup of tea in the house not knowing you and even without asking your aim of a visit. Hospitality in Uzbekistan is the honor of Uzbek people and the main quality of the culture of Uzbekistan!
Oriental Uzbek bazaars (markets)
Oriental Uzbek bazaars are one of the best and suitable places to observe Uzbek culture more vividly!
Do you know what name else Sunday has? Believe us; almost all Turkic nations know it. Sunday means “shopping day” or “bazaar day”. Monday is also described as “the next day after Bazaar”.
Although it is already the XXI century, bazaars are still an essential part of Uzbek culture and Central Asian people’s lifestyle. And it has not changed significantly from its form of medieval ages.
People cannot imagine the East without its bazaars! The role of oriental bazaars in local people’s life is vital! It is not only a place of shopping but also a center of communication, an exchange of news, emotions, and experiences, and even the relief of depressions! One can hear the latest unofficial news in the bazaar before it appears in Mass Media; if one is depressed, he or she can get rid of it by sharing with sellers. Because sellers make compliments to buyers to attract while buyers make compliments to sellers to get the lowest prices!
One of the main features of bazaars is bargaining! There is a saying: “A purchase without bargaining is not halal!” So, you can buy products even with discounted prices up to 40-50% by bargaining. This is a peculiarity of oriental bazaars which plays one of the main roles in the culture of Uzbekistan!
Each region of Uzbekistan has its own bazaars but we suggest visiting the following ones:

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  Chorsu bazaar in Tashkent;
  
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  Oloy (Alay) bazaar in Tashkent;
  
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  Siyab (Siyab) bazaar in Samarkand;
  
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  Urgut bazaar of handicrafts in Samarkand region.