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buzkashi
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CHOVANDOZI buzkashi
Horse game, goatsnatching. A kind of traditional sport which popular in Central Asia.
Tajikistan -
Traditions related to saddlery and harness making
Egar-jabduq (saddle and harness) making is a traditional form of craftsmanship in Uzbekistan closely linked to the country's long-standing equestrian culture. This craft includes the design and handmade production of saddles (egar), bridles, stirrups, reins, and other horse tack used in everyday riding and ceremonial contexts. Master craftsmen (egarsozlar or jabduqchilar) use leather, wood, felt, metal, and decorative elements to create durable and aesthetically rich riding equipment. Items are often adorned with national patterns, embossing, stitching, and metal ornaments to reflect social status, regional identity, and ritual importance. The tradition is especially valued in rural and nomadic communities where horses remain central to daily life, transport, farming, sport (such as buzkashi and chovgan), and cultural ceremonies like weddings and festivals.
Uzbekistan -
Kopkari (horseback snatching)
Kopkari (ulaq, buzkashi) - a traditional equestrian competition among the peoples of Central Asia. Kopkari is usually held in spring or autumn, when weddings are traditionally celebrated among Central Asian peoples, as well as on the spring holiday - Navruz.
Uzbekistan