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 …
Top 10 Beautiful Places to Visit in Surkhandarya.
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 …
5 tips that tourists should remember before traveling to Uzbekistan
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 …
Why tourists choose a tour to Bukhara or Top 5 places of the ancient city.
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 …
10 facts about Uzbekistan through the eyes of a tourist
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 …
Life is too short not to visit Uzbekistan!
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 …
Ceramics, solar horses and geniuses. Fergana Valley – the Pearl of Central Asia + Video
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 …
Traveling to Uzbekistan for the New Year: useful tips for tourists
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 …
Tashkent, Bukhara, Samarkand – discover the fairy tale of the East
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 …
Nowruz – the history of the ancient spring festival
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 …
Traditions of a Broad Nowruz: Getting to Know the Holiday on the Spring Tour
In some Eurasian countries Muslims celebrate the ancient spring festival of Nowruz, the day of the vernal equinox. It symbolizes the beginning of the agricultural year, the beginning of a new period in the solar calendar of the ancient peoples. Nowruz means “new day” in …
“Spring” New Year in Uzbekistan – the main differences from the winter one
In Uzbekistan, the New Year comes twice. In addition to the traditionally European, they also celebrate the spring national holiday, which symbolizes the arrival of spring. The traditions and customs of the celebration are different and have their own interesting features. New Year traditions Unlike …