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Cultural space of Boysun District
Cultural space of Baysun was recognized by UNESCO as the “Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” among the first 19 in 2001. Consequently, in 2008, it was included in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Humanity of UNESCO. Inclusion the space to the List enhanced the opportunity of preservation, documentation and conduct scientific researches of artistic traditions and culture of Baysun district. It is a world bringing together settled and nomadic traditions, Turkic and eastern Iranian peoples. The traditional culture of Baysun, besides Islam, has its roots in ancient cults and faiths. In its folklore one can see traditions with elements of Zoroastrianism and Buddhism, animism and ancestors worship. Grazing patterns have not changed in a thousand years. Livestock are still the main measure of wealth, and gardening is a male tradition. Hand spinning wheels, graters, tandirs, water mills, and blacksmiths using bellows all still exist. National clothes are made, such as doppi and chapans and head scarves for men and women, using craft traditions and local ornamental decorations dating from the tenth and eleventh centuries. Old customs and rituals govern life from birth to death. There is much historical heritage and native wisdom in them.
Uzbekistan -
Gardening in Uzbekistan
The current film is devoted to the knowledge and experience about gardening in different regions of Uzbekistan and its transmission to younger generations. In the first part of the film, fields and gardens of Fergana Valley and the house of Abdulvokhid Khoji living in the Oltiariq district is described. The film was made during spring, summer, and autumn. Abdulvokhid Khoji is a ninety-two-year-old father who has been teaching his knowledge and skills to future generations, in particular to his sons and grandchildren, based on master-apprentice traditions.
Uzbekistan 2017