Arriving in Uzbekistan, you will not only enjoy gourmet cuisine, oriental sweets and a walk through the ancient cities, but also get acquainted with the culture of nomads, as nomadic culture had a huge impact on the spiritual values and mentality of the Uzbek people.
Many attributes of nomadic life, as well as customs and traditions, have survived to this day. To see the modern nomadic lifestyle, it is enough to go to the jailoo or desert places, where people lead a nomadic lifestyle in the warm season: they graze cattle, live in yurts covered with felt, and make the traditional drink kymyz.
Yurts
Despite the fact that Uzbeks have been sedentary since the end of the 19th century, the yurt has a special meaning here and is a symbol of prosperity and native land. It is still widely used in different regions of Uzbekistan, especially in Karakalpakstan.
It is in Karakalpakstan that the ancient city of Chimbay has been preserved, where yurts are made according to ancient technologies, preserving all traditions and rules. Arriving here, you will have the opportunity not only to overnight in a traditional yurt, but also to take part in its manufacture.
Folk crafts
Since ancient times, there have been many types of crafts on the territory of Uzbekistan. One of the most popular types that have been preserved to this day are national dishes. They are so beautiful and diverse that they deserve special attention.
For many centuries, artisans have honed their skills in the production of dishes and passed it on from generation to generation. Today, the national dishes of Uzbekistan are in great demand and are considered a real work of art.
The dishes here are made of fired clay or ceramics, and then painted by hand. Such dishes with an original design are called “pahta”.
