Toshkent davlat sharqshunoslik universiteti

O‘ZBEKISTON RESPUBLIKASI OLIY VA O‘RTA MAXSUS TA’LIM VAZIRLIGI

TOSHKENT DAVLAT SHARQSHUNOSLIK UNIVERSITETI

THEME: Traditions and customs of Uzbekistan

Bajardi: Abrayev F.

Qabul qildi: Ochilova N.

Traditions and customs of Uzbekistan

The main feature of the Uzbek family is traditionally reverential respect for elders. Uzbeks usually lives in large families consisting of several generations, therefore, preference is given to a large houses on the land. Significant place in family life as element of the hospitality is tea ceremony. Moreover, tea making and pouring it to the guests is exclusive prerogative of the host. It is common to receive invitations to a lunch or dinner and be on time. When planning a visit it is advisable to take souvenirs or sweets for children of the owner of the house. Hand shaking is usually only for the menfolk.