Uzbekistan Traditions & Customs

		Uzbekistan Traditions & Customs:
		Customs and traditions of the Uzbek people
		Uzbek National Music
		The Uzbek wedding
		Guest in Uzbek Cuisine
		Holidays and Festivals of Uzbekistan
		Bazaars of Uzbekistan
		Uzbek Cuisine
		Uzbek National Dress

    Traditions and customs of Uzbek people living on the crossroad of the Great Silk Road were taking shape within many centuries as a result of interaction of Zoroastrian rituals of the Sogdians and Bactrians and traditions of nomadic tribes, with certain impact of Islamic traditions and rites set by the Koran in later period.
    Specific role in the life of Uzbeks is given to the customs connected with the birth and upbringing of children, marriage and commemoration of deceased relatives. A wedding is preceded by engagement ceremony - "Fatiha tuy". On the appointed day guests come to the house of the girl who has been proposed to. After the matchmakers announce the purpose of their visit the rite "Non sindirish" - "Breaking of a scone" is being performed and the day of marriage is fixed.
    The bride's relatives give presents to their counterparts on the side of the groom. From this moment young people are considered to be engaged.