Central Asia Blog
Your ultimate guide to Central Asia. Explore five countries, ancient cities, stunning landscapes, and rich cultures all in one region.
Khatna-kilish (Sunnat-tuyi)
Khatna-kilish, sunnat-tuyi or circumcision. A very important rite that all boys go through. It is an ancient event sanctified by Islam. People call it...
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Beshik-tui - the first swaddling of a baby
Joyful and important event - a new person was born! The appearance of a baby in an Uzbek family is accompanied by the ancient ritual celebration "Besh...
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Fatiha tui - Uzbek Rite of Wooing or Engagement
Fatiha tui. An interesting custom with a simple meaning is engagement or matchmaking. According to tradition, the parents of the groom, most often the...
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Nikoh tui or Uzbek wedding
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...
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Morning pilaf is one of the old and obligatory Uzbek rituals
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...
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Uzbek customs, traditions and rituals
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...
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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...
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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 th...
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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, attracti...
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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...
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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 t...
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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...
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