SEASONAL AND FAMILY FOLKLORE OF THE UZBEK PEOPLE
Keywords:
folklore, people, family, songs, games, life, uzbek, festivalsAbstract
It contains rich and varied topics related to the folklore, ancient traditions and lifestyle of the Uzbek people. Seasonal and family folklore are two important areas of this wealth. Seasonal folklore includes rituals and customs associated with the seasons. Navroz holiday in spring, "Lola Sayli" in summer, rituals related to harvest in autumn and "Chillak" in winter show that the people have adapted to the rhythm of nature and life. These ceremonies reflect the cultural heritage passed down from generation to generation through folk songs, dances, games and proverbs. Family folklore includes family rituals and traditions. Rituals such as birthdays, weddings, moving to a new house, serve to strengthen ties between family members and preserve family values. Through the songs, proverbs and stories used in these ceremonies, the family's cultural heritage is passed down the generations.Seasonal and family folklore of the Uzbek people provides valuable information not only about the cultural heritage, but also about the history, traditions and values of the people. It is important to transmit our national culture to generations by studying and preserving these folklore examples
References
Uzbek Folklore and Ethnography”-Hadi Zarif
“Central Asian Folklore: Uzbek Traditions and Customs” -Valentina S. Rybakova
Articles and Journals:
- “Seasonal Festivities and Rituals in Uzbekistan” published in “Folklore: Electronic Journal of Folklore”
-“Family and Social Traditions in Uzbek Culture” in the “Journal of Central Asian Studies”
Theses and Dissertations:
- “Traditional Uzbek Family Rituals: Continuity and Change”-Shakhnoza Rakhimova
-“Seasonal Celebrations in Uzbek Culture: A Historical Perspective”-Timur Alimov
Online Resources:
- UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists:
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage (https://ich.unesco.org/)
- Cultural Heritage of Uzbekistan:
Cultural Heritage of Uzbekistan (http://www.heritage.uz/)
Museums and Cultural Institutions:
- The State Museum of Applied Art of Uzbekistan
- The Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan
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