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Uzbekistan Culture and traditions Uzbekistan

 
 
Area : 172741  sq.mi - Population 27780059 hab.
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The local practise of Islam is very tolerant. As almost everywhere else in Central Asian countries, the inhabitants' sense of hospitality and welcome are innate. A tourist can easily be invited for dinner, or to stay the night, even for a few days (three days according to the Muslim rule).

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music Uzbek music is the result of an enriching mixing of different cultures. Uzbekistan's independence dates indeed only back to 1991, date before which the country was a melting pot of Iranian populations and Turkish nomads who influenced the local music heritage. The Sufi circles, very conservative, contributed to preserving the traditional rhythms, sounds and singing. One of the popular songs is called "Shash Maquam". It consists of an instrumental intro followed by six songs. This singing art form has been transmitted from generation to generation. Among the numerous instruments of Uzbek musicians, there are the Ghijak hurdy-gurdy, the lute, the tambur (long neck lute with 3 metal strings), the zither...
One of the country's stars is Yulduz Usmanova (a blend of techno and traditional Uzbek music).