After Uzbekistan gained its independence, many of the country’s customs and traditions, which had been observed during the Soviet era but were neither outlawed nor looked down upon, began to be celebrated with a greater level of fervor, both in formal life and among the general public. The historical process that occurred during the Turkestan era and the location where Uzbeks live both had an impact on the development of many practices that are included in Uzbek folklore. The ceremonies that take place in Uzbek life can be broken down into three categories: religious, daily, and seasonal. The cultural life of Uzbek society, for example, places a significant emphasis on the observance of seasonal ceremonies. These celebrations take place in the fall, winter, and spring according to their respective traditions. Old Turkic beliefs, cultures of neighboring regions, and cultures of people who settled Turkestan before Uzbeks can be observed during the holidays and festivals of Nowruz, Mehircan, Sade, and Gul Seyli. These holidays and festivals take place in different parts of Turkestan.
Middle Eastern and Middle Asian societies observe an ancient new year’s holiday known as Nowruz. This holiday marks the beginning of spring. In addition, Lale Seyli is an ancient and national Uzbek festival that has been held in Khorezm, Bukhara, and Baysun under the name of Kzl Gul (Gul- Surh), and in Kokand, sfara, Tashkent, and just under the names of Baycicek and Lale Seyli. This festival is celebrated in Khorezm, Bukhara, and Baysun. On the other hand, tulip ceremonies have been held after the Nowruz holiday, which occurs between the end of April and the beginning of May, which is when tulips bloom. Aside from the ceremonies that took place in the spring, special days and ceremonies were celebrated in the autumn. The ceremony of the harvest is one of them, and it is something that has just recently started being celebrated in the city centers.
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Researchgate.Net, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/297793659_The_seasonal_festivals_and_special_days_in_uzbekistan
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