THE MUSIC
The music of the Uzbeks takes a much greater influence from Persian Classical Music and the Middle East , rather than from Turkic -Mongolic Traditional Music. The centerpiece of Uzbek music is the Shashmaqam or Six Maqams, which was named s "UNESCO Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" in 2003. The Shashmaqam is a modal suite that brings together lyrical and instrument songs, poetry and dance. Traditional Uzbek music is primarily melodic , highly embellished , micro tonal and mono or homophonic. Common instrument include lutes, spike , fiddles and flutes.
At heart, Uzbek music is closely tied with the traditional music of Tajikistan ( both sharing the Shashmaqam), a division largely owing to Soviet policies of ethnic nationalism.During the Soviet period traditional music in central Asia was treated ambivalently, initially discouraged due to a preference for propagandistic music and later encouraged to promote local national identity ( rather than broader religions or regional identities) . These recent policies , combined with independence , have led to a revival of interest in traditional Uzbek music.
CUISINE
One of well developed factors in Uzbekistan is their cuisine which is also one of the most ancient and refined in Central Asia. Their 4 seasons especially winter and summer greatly influence the composition of their daily basic menu. There are about 200 of the, vary from different region in Uzbekistan.
Uzbek's well known cuisine is " PILAV " which consists fried and boiled meat, onions, carrots and rice with raisins , berries , chickpeas for variation is fruits, This is one of the pride for Uzbekistanis on their ability on preparing the most unique and sumptuous " PILAV' served on the large flat plate lyagan. Uzbek cuisine ca't be considered as such without the flaky pastry "SOMSA" which has minced meat and a piece of fat of sheep's tail inside , or the original ravioli like " MANTY" , which are filled with meat, potatoes or sweet pumpkin and cooked in steam.
"CHUCHAVARA " also known as " Warak Chuchvara" ( pel'men") is also the most widespread national dish. A very small dumpling mostly prepared with the same method. The traditional Uzbek community would prefer to enjoy " Kebab Shashlik" with endless cups of green tea at "Chaikanna" ( teahouse)
THE PEOPLE
Uzbeks are represent by various nationalities and ethnic groups such as the native nations of central Asia such as the Tajiks, the Kazakhs, the Kirghizes, the Uyugures and the Dungas , Minorities from Europe and the East like Russians, Tatars ,Germans, Jews, Lithuanians , Poles, Ukrainians, Byelorussians, Greeks and Turks live in Uzbekistan.
TRADITIONAL CLOTHING
The national clothing for Uzbekistan is mostly brightly coloured and is to be worn during cultural traditions. However wearing traditional clothing is a norm for rural areas.
MEN's CLOTHING
The traditional men's suit is a chapan, the quilted robe, tied with a shawl along with cap called tubeteika. Kuylak is the men's straight cut shirt, Ishton is men's wide trousers. narrowed at bottom. The traditional footwear is high boots, made of leather . They are tied with embellished belts made of velvety and richly handmade embroidery with silver pendant buckles.
WOMEN'S CLOTHING
The traditional women's suit is dwell of plain khan -atlas tunic dress and wide trousers. It is made of atlas fabric richly embroiled with gleaming golden thread. Along with a colourful headdress with unique patterns embroidered are the cap , headscarf and turban. Inseparable accessories are gold and silver jewelry such as earrings, bracelets and necklaces.
ART & HANDICRAFTS
For centuries , caravans are used to carry goods between the West and the East along the Great Silk Road which ran through the territory of the present day Uzbekistan. The origins of folk art are hidden in the depths of centuries long history. Regardless , Uzbekistan still continues to reveal new aspects of this ancient land and its culture.
Uzbek applied arts has a wealth of variety when it comes to style, materials and ornamentation ( Uzbek tubeteika). Blue ceramics , silk , cotton weaving ( Uzbek Suzanne), carpet ( Turkmen), stone and wood carving , metal engraving , leather stamping, calligraphy and miniature painting are some ancient art genres developed from the ancient past.
Each region has its own cultural and ethnic tradition; these unique features where established by local guilds that strengthened these characteristic through their art. It is possible to recognize one's ethnic background from their embroidered skullcap Tubeteika or by the colour and embroider style of his gown Chapan.
ARTS AND HANDICRAFT
For centuries, caravans are used to carry goods between the West and the east along the Great Silk Road which ran through the territory of the present day Uzbekistan. The origins of folk art are hidden in the depths of centuries long history . Regardless , Uzbekistan still continues to reveal new aspects of this ancient land and its culture.
Uzbek applied arts has a wealth of variety when it comes to style , materials and ornamentation ( Uzbek Tubeteika). Blue ceramics , silk , cotton weaving ( Uzbek Suzanne), carpet ( Turkmen), stone and wood carving , metal engraving, leather stamping , calligraphy and miniature painting are some ancient art genres developed from the ancient past.
Each region has its own cultural and ethnic tradition; these unique features were established by local guilds that strengthened these characteristic through their art. It is possible to recognize one's ethnic background from their embroidered skullcap Tubeteika or by the colour and embroider style of his gown Chapan.
The music of the Uzbeks takes a much greater influence from Persian Classical Music and the Middle East , rather than from Turkic -Mongolic Traditional Music. The centerpiece of Uzbek music is the Shashmaqam or Six Maqams, which was named s "UNESCO Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" in 2003. The Shashmaqam is a modal suite that brings together lyrical and instrument songs, poetry and dance. Traditional Uzbek music is primarily melodic , highly embellished , micro tonal and mono or homophonic. Common instrument include lutes, spike , fiddles and flutes.
At heart, Uzbek music is closely tied with the traditional music of Tajikistan ( both sharing the Shashmaqam), a division largely owing to Soviet policies of ethnic nationalism.During the Soviet period traditional music in central Asia was treated ambivalently, initially discouraged due to a preference for propagandistic music and later encouraged to promote local national identity ( rather than broader religions or regional identities) . These recent policies , combined with independence , have led to a revival of interest in traditional Uzbek music.
CUISINE
One of well developed factors in Uzbekistan is their cuisine which is also one of the most ancient and refined in Central Asia. Their 4 seasons especially winter and summer greatly influence the composition of their daily basic menu. There are about 200 of the, vary from different region in Uzbekistan.
Uzbek's well known cuisine is " PILAV " which consists fried and boiled meat, onions, carrots and rice with raisins , berries , chickpeas for variation is fruits, This is one of the pride for Uzbekistanis on their ability on preparing the most unique and sumptuous " PILAV' served on the large flat plate lyagan. Uzbek cuisine ca't be considered as such without the flaky pastry "SOMSA" which has minced meat and a piece of fat of sheep's tail inside , or the original ravioli like " MANTY" , which are filled with meat, potatoes or sweet pumpkin and cooked in steam.
"CHUCHAVARA " also known as " Warak Chuchvara" ( pel'men") is also the most widespread national dish. A very small dumpling mostly prepared with the same method. The traditional Uzbek community would prefer to enjoy " Kebab Shashlik" with endless cups of green tea at "Chaikanna" ( teahouse)
THE PEOPLE
Uzbeks are represent by various nationalities and ethnic groups such as the native nations of central Asia such as the Tajiks, the Kazakhs, the Kirghizes, the Uyugures and the Dungas , Minorities from Europe and the East like Russians, Tatars ,Germans, Jews, Lithuanians , Poles, Ukrainians, Byelorussians, Greeks and Turks live in Uzbekistan.
TRADITIONAL CLOTHING
The national clothing for Uzbekistan is mostly brightly coloured and is to be worn during cultural traditions. However wearing traditional clothing is a norm for rural areas.
MEN's CLOTHING
The traditional men's suit is a chapan, the quilted robe, tied with a shawl along with cap called tubeteika. Kuylak is the men's straight cut shirt, Ishton is men's wide trousers. narrowed at bottom. The traditional footwear is high boots, made of leather . They are tied with embellished belts made of velvety and richly handmade embroidery with silver pendant buckles.
WOMEN'S CLOTHING
The traditional women's suit is dwell of plain khan -atlas tunic dress and wide trousers. It is made of atlas fabric richly embroiled with gleaming golden thread. Along with a colourful headdress with unique patterns embroidered are the cap , headscarf and turban. Inseparable accessories are gold and silver jewelry such as earrings, bracelets and necklaces.
ART & HANDICRAFTS
For centuries , caravans are used to carry goods between the West and the East along the Great Silk Road which ran through the territory of the present day Uzbekistan. The origins of folk art are hidden in the depths of centuries long history. Regardless , Uzbekistan still continues to reveal new aspects of this ancient land and its culture.
Uzbek applied arts has a wealth of variety when it comes to style, materials and ornamentation ( Uzbek tubeteika). Blue ceramics , silk , cotton weaving ( Uzbek Suzanne), carpet ( Turkmen), stone and wood carving , metal engraving , leather stamping, calligraphy and miniature painting are some ancient art genres developed from the ancient past.
Each region has its own cultural and ethnic tradition; these unique features where established by local guilds that strengthened these characteristic through their art. It is possible to recognize one's ethnic background from their embroidered skullcap Tubeteika or by the colour and embroider style of his gown Chapan.
ARTS AND HANDICRAFT
For centuries, caravans are used to carry goods between the West and the east along the Great Silk Road which ran through the territory of the present day Uzbekistan. The origins of folk art are hidden in the depths of centuries long history . Regardless , Uzbekistan still continues to reveal new aspects of this ancient land and its culture.
Uzbek applied arts has a wealth of variety when it comes to style , materials and ornamentation ( Uzbek Tubeteika). Blue ceramics , silk , cotton weaving ( Uzbek Suzanne), carpet ( Turkmen), stone and wood carving , metal engraving, leather stamping , calligraphy and miniature painting are some ancient art genres developed from the ancient past.
Each region has its own cultural and ethnic tradition; these unique features were established by local guilds that strengthened these characteristic through their art. It is possible to recognize one's ethnic background from their embroidered skullcap Tubeteika or by the colour and embroider style of his gown Chapan.
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