One of the most magnificent and colorful Uzbek ceremonies is the nikokh tuyi or wedding. The biggest event that is celebrated noisily, richly and with many guests. Everyone is invited: relatives, neighbors, colleagues, friends and acquaintances. On the wedding day, the ceremony begins early in …
Morning pilaf is one of the long-standing and obligatory Uzbek rites, in which only men participate. This meal is usually timed to coincide with large celebrations, at the birth of a child, on the occasion of circumcision, in honor of the return from military service, …
The traditions and customs of the Uzbek people have been formed over the centuries. The distinctive culture of the peoples of Uzbekistan was formed at the dawn of civilization, as early as the sixth to seventh centuries B.C. In the valleys of the rivers Amu …
Sultan Saodat Memorial and Cultural Complex The Sultan Saodat (“king of happiness”) mausoleum complex is the family tomb of the Seyid dynasty. The beautiful domes and light, as if floating mosques behind high walls, this ensemble, which was built over the centuries, is an amazing …
Oriental beauty, singer Sogdiana, shares her advice with those who have dreamed since childhood of visiting the colorful bazaars of Tashkent and the mesmerizingly beautiful mosques of Samarkand. I was lucky enough to be born in one of the most beautiful and warm cities of …
Before going on vacation to the desired country, the traveler usually enters the expanse of the Internet, in order to learn about the cities, attractions, safety, visa regime, currency, weather and so on… This article will be about Uzbekistan and its cities, more precisely about …
Although Uzbekistan has been part of the former Soviet Union for a long time, but for the Russian tourist the country is still a mystery. Despite the high tourist potential and the huge number of travelers from other countries, there are not so many compatriots …
In 21st century the tourism industry develops rapidly that we more and more often hear about such countries as Italy, Spain, Germany, France, but in this address I want to tell you about one more direction. It is very familiar, seemingly native, but still not …
The Fergana Valley plays a major role in the history and culture of Central Asia. More than six thousand years ago, agriculture was already developed here: pomegranate trees, vineyards, ginger, walnut and cotton were growing. The main trade route from China to Europe – the …
Uzbekistan is a real treasure trove of architectural monuments. Here you can see the real ancient Eastern culture, taste the tastiest Uzbek pilaf, which is prepared according to recipes with a thousand-year history. Colorful cities of the country captivate your heart with their history and …
The inspiring Central Asian country, which preserves numerous monuments of medieval architecture can be safely called Uzbekistan. Here one cannot count all the madrassahs, mosques, minarets and mausoleums. Tourists long to come here to try pilaw with long history, famous lepeshkas, halva and other delicious …
The Uzbeks celebrate the New Year twice – January 1 and March 21. If with the first date everything is clear, then the second raises a lot of questions and is not familiar to everyone. For Muslims, March 21 has a special meaning, because it …