Customs and traditions have been formed among the Uzbek people for centuries, which has been mentioned more than once in the program 'Heads and Tails'. They are extremely original, bright and diverse, dating back to various eras and religions. The formation of Uzbek culture can be attributed to the 6th-7th centuries BC, when nomadic tribes settled in the valleys of the Zarafshan and Syr Darya rivers and created their first states. The former nomads founded villages and cities, bringing with them traditions and customs based on ancient cults of ancestors.
For centuries, the customs and traditions of the Uzbeks remained constant, despite the tendency of countless invaders to impose a foreign culture unacceptable to them. According to a common version http://planeta-best.ru/, the traditions and customs of the Uzbek people were greatly influenced by the Turks, who spread Islam throughout Central Asia. The customs of Islam became closely intertwined with the local culture, taking root in all aspects of Uzbek life.
For example, not receiving a guest or receiving him poorly, without observing traditions, meant shaming the family, settlement, or clan. Tradition prescribed showing hospitality even to an enemy. Uzbeks traditionally live in large families consisting of several generations, where respect for elders is shown.
It is considered bad form to refuse an invitation to lunch or dinner or to arrive late. Guests usually do not go empty-handed, but with souvenirs for the hosts and sweet gifts for the children. Outdoor shoes must be removed upon entering the house. The head of the family himself should seat the guests. The most honored guests are given places farthest from the entrance. When the eldest person at the table recites a short prayer, the host traditionally offers the guests a bowl of tea, and only then does everyone begin the meal.
The century-old traditions and customs of the Uzbeks are carefully passed from generation to generation. Many festive Uzbek customs, as with most Asian peoples, are associated with the main family celebrations – the birth of a child and a wedding. A multitude of rituals and ceremonies are associated with these events, involving practically everyone, from parents to neighbors, because each person has their own role. And adherence to the norms of the Quran is the foundation of Uzbek traditions.