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lecture 9 to Unesco
3. HOLIDAYS IN UZBEKISTAN.
The Uzbek people like holidays. There are many holidays in Uzbekistan. They are: March 8 – Women’s Day, March 21 – Navruz, May 9 – A Day of Memory, September 1 – Independence Day, October 1 – Teachers’ Day, December 8 – Constitution Day, January 1 – New Year’s Day and Muslim holidays: Ramadan and Qurbon Hayit and some others. On Women’s Day men congratulate women on their holiday. Sons and daughters give their mothers presents. The most common present of men to women is flowers. It may also be a dress, a shawl, a perfume and anything else. Navruz is the spring holiday which is widely celebrated as the beginning of the Eastern New Year. Navruz is a holiday of youth, beauty and creation. The people of Uzbekistan decorate streets, squares and parks. On this day music, songs and laughter are heard everywhere which shows that people have much fun. The Uzbek people celebrate this holiday with traditional and national foods. Sumalak is the most traditional food which is made of wheat sprouts. A Day of Memory is not a traditional holiday. It is a new holiday for the Uzbek people. It has been celebrated since the years of Independence. On this day people go to cemeteries to make their ancestors’ spirits happy. They also visit their parents and relatives to make them happy. The anniversary of the independence of Uzbekistan is annually celebrated on September 1. It is widely celebrated all over the republic. The celebrations are held in the center of every region as well as in Nukus, the capital of Karakalpakistan. The main and the final celebration is organized in the capital of Uzbekistan. Usually the holiday begins with President’s congratulation on Independence Day. Then people march in parades. After those professional ensembles, well-known singers and dancers demonstrate their skills. The celebrations last 2 or 3 hours and finish with fireworks which are held by the government. On the occasion of this day the best representatives of the working class, scientists, doctors, teachers, engineers, singers, dancers, farmers, peasants and others are awarded medals by the government for their contribution to the development of the country. But the medals are handed in the awarded on a Constitution Day.
On Teachers’ Day people don’t go to work. They are usually at home with their family. On this day the government warmly congratulates teachers on the day and some of them are awarded medals too. One of the most traditional holidays is a Constitution Day. On this day concerts and festivals are held in regional centres and in the capital of the republic. On this day the President of Uzbekistan shows a great mercy and adopts a resolution of forgiveness for the convicted people. On New Year’s Day people are usually at home with their family. They send wishes to one another. Most families have a New Year tree with lights and decorations. They lay the table for the family and guests. Almost all the families cook or buy sweet cakes on the occasion of a New Year. When the clock strikes 12 they say to one another “Happy New Year” and have cakes. The Uzbek people widely celebrate two Muslim holidays: Ramadan and Qurbon Hayits. The dates of these holidays change every year. They annually vary for 12 days. For example, if in the current year Ramadan Hayit comes on September 23, next year it will be celebrated on September 11, i.e. twelve days before. Ramadan and Qurbon Hayit are holidays of mercy. On these days people go to cemeteries and remember those who are dead. On the Eve of Hayit it’s a good tradition for the Uzbeks to cook palov. In the evening they exchange palov with one another. The children get presents from their fathers, grandfathers and uncles. The best present to give and get is usually money. On the Day of Hayit the children go to towns or cities and buy things they like. Download 381.99 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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