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BIAGTAN, KRISTINA ANNE

JAVIER, VANESSA JOYCE
MENDOZA, NOSLEN ANGINEB
SAMSON, SKY BLUE
TAN, MARIA ANTHEA

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TURKMENISTAN
CUISINE

 Turkmen cuisine is
influenced by both
the nomadic lifestyle
and the severe living
conditions of the country. It is simpler than some of the
other cuisines of the region, both in ingredients and in
method of preparation, but just as varied.
 As in neighboring countries, the most popular dish is
pilaf, along with soups and dishes featuring mutton.
Turkmen melons, with their sweet
honey scent, are world famous.

TURKMENISTAN NATIONAL
DRESS

 The national dress of

Turkmenistan has changed very
little over the centuries. The
distinctive high, shaggy sheepskin
hats worn by men help keep the hot sun from their heads
and, combined with their red robes over white shirts,
create a very striking image.
  At the Kyrgyz Kochi Festival - Cuisine and Folklore KAZAKHSTAN
Festival, which takes place in the Djety-Oguz Gorge, a
large variety of traditional dishes from different KAZAKHSTAN HOSPITALITY
countries are presented.
The Kazakh people have a long tradition of peace, tolerance and
KYRGYZSTAN CUISINE co-existence. Children learn hospitality and respect from a very
young age, and this is reflected in the wonderful hospitality
 The national dish of offered to all guests and travelers.
Kyrgyzstan is besh-barmak
"five fingers" - so-called KAZAKHSTAN CUSTOMS
AND TRADITIONS
because it used to be eaten
without utensils. It is made with meat - usually mutton  Kazakhstan’s territory is
or horse and noodles that are boiled in the broth. immense, occupying an area
 Another Kyrgyz dish is oromo "filled bag", in which about half the size of the
minced meat and vegetables are steamed inside a pocket United States.
 The ancestors of modern-day Kazakhs were nomadic or
of soft dough. The most common drink is kumis -
semi-nomadic, and many of their customs reflect that
fermented mare's milk, and other traditional drinks are lifestyle.
made with camel or sheep milk.  They were the first to use stirrups, and perfected the
technique of shooting arrows with superb accuracy while
KYRGYZSTAN riding at a gallop. No traveler should miss an opportunity
NATIONAL DRESS to watch such displays of riding skill.
 The sharp continental KAZAKHSTAN FESTIVALS
climate and nomadic
culture demand  The first day of spring
practical clothing. begins the Persian New
Year. In Kazakhstan, this
Padded layers,
holiday is known as Nauryz,
sheepskin coats – the chapan, silk tunics and felt hats and it is said that the more
provide warmth and mobility. you celebrate at this time, the greater will be your
success throughout the year.
  Many Kazakh festivals feature horse racing or other KYRGYZSTAN
games that are played on horseback.

KAZAKHSTAN CUISINE Over eighty per cent mountainous, it boasts some

of the highest altitudes and the second largest mountain
 Just as other aspects of lake in the world. On one border lies China and the
Kazakh culture reflect its eastern realms of the Silk Road. On the other sides it is
nomadic past, its cuisine surrounded by its sister
retains many of these countries of Kazakhstan,
traditions. Of prime Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
importance is hospitality to
the guests, who receive a special welcome and are KYRGYZSTAN CUSTOMS AND
offered a place of honor. After the guest has enjoyed TRADITIONS
kumiss or another fermented milk drink like kefir, the  As in Kazakhstan, the culture of the horse is
meal is served. omnipresent. Competitions like Ulak Tartysh, a team
 Also of historical importance are the main ingredients of game resembling a cross between polo and rugby and
the meal. Traditionally, Kazakh Jumby Atmai, the object of which is to break the thread
cuisine was based mostly on meat holding a large bar of metal by shooting at it at a gallop
(including horse meat) and milk reflect the importance of riding skills and games on
products. horseback.
KAZAKHSTAN NATIONAL DRESS KYRGYZSTAN FESTIVALS
 The country's nomadic past is  The new year Nouruz is
reflected in traditional clothing. celebrated on the vernal
Outerwear was historically made equinox in early spring.
from leather, felt and fur. For Bright new clothing is prepared, a multigrain porridge
indoor wear, beautiful satin gowns and trousers were sumolok is served and wishes for peace, prosperity and
richly decorated with embroidery that often included health are exchanged.
beads and precious stones.
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TAJIKISTAN CUISINE UZBEKISTAN HOSPITALITY

 Traditional Tajik meals  At the heart of Uzbek culture is

begin with sweet dishes its wonderful hospitality,
such as halwa and tea, renowned for centuries. From the
and then progress to days when Uzbekistan stood at
soups and meat, before finishing with a pilaf. The Tajik the crossroads of the Great Silk Road, its grand cities
national dish is kabuli pulao, a rice dish with shredded hosted thousands of road-weary tradesmen who sought
yellow turnip or carrot, meat, and olive oil or drippings. refuge from the desert and the perils of the open road.
 The Uzbek Tea Ceremony, a formal and graceful ritual,
TAJIKISTAN NATIONAL DRESS
demonstrates in a very practical way the high priority
 Because of the cold climate of the given to hospitality.
Pamir Plateau, the garments of
UZBEKISTAN TRADITIONS & CUSTOMS
Tajiks are mainly cotton-padded.
Women wear bright-colored  Uzbek culture
clothes and favor long skirts. reflects a beautiful
When going outdoors, they wear synthesis of these
kerchiefs, older women wearing influences, while maintaining its own unique traditions.
white and younger ones yellow or  Of all the traditions in Uzbek culture, those associated
green. with the family and community are the most important.
 The men's caps look like small barrels, and are lined with The community itself is structured
black lamb skin. The lower brim is rolled up revealing self-governing units, the mahallya.
the fur lining, which is both decorative and practical.
UZBEK NATIONAL DRESS
They have an embroidered scarf around the waist called
a rumol.  In the countryside and at national
ceremonies you can still see people in
traditional dress, and even today,
 TAJIKISTAN
gold-embroidered zarchapan (caftan) and turbans made
of gold or silver brocade are indispensable parts of men's
TAJIKISTAN CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
wedding garments.
 Tajiks are one of the most
UZBEKISTAN CUISINE
ancient peoples in the
 In a nation where "hospitality world. Archaeologists
is rated higher than courage", it have dated settlements in
is not surprising that the the territory of today's
cuisine is bountiful. Tajikistan date back to
 Among the other dishes that you will enjoy in Uzbekistan the end of the upper
are traditional breads baked in tandoors (clay ovens), Paleolithic period, fifteen to twenty thousand years ago.
delicious soups flavored with various herbs and spices,
TAJIKISTAN FESTIVALS
unique stuffed pastries, and an abundance of fresh fruit.
 The major holidays in
UZBEKISTAN FESTIVALS
Tajikistan are religious
 The New Year traditionally ones such as Navruz, the
begins with Navruz, the Muslim New Year, which
ancient commemoration of is celebrated at the spring
the coming of spring that equinox. It marks new life
has been celebrated for and new hopes for all who
more than 2,500 years. love and celebrate this holiday.
 The first week of May  Sayri Guli Lola is the holiday of tulips, which includes
brings the annual Silk and Spices festival to the old city accompanied choral and dance music. Poppies and tulips
of Bukhara. Craftspeople from all the Silk Road are native flowers in Tajikistan and were the source for
countries, as well as from Georgia and Pakistan, join to the original Dutch tulips.
offer the best of what this area has to offer.
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TURKMENISTAN CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS

 Traditionally a nomadic
people, Turkmen are
descended from several
separate tribes or clans,
each speaking a
different dialect and
with its own style of dress.
 Among the most important values for the Turkmen are
friendship and love, always maintaining friendly
relations with their neighbors - it is said that "If your
neighbor is happy, you will be happy too."

TURKMENISTAN FESTIVALS

 Several holidays have been

established celebrating
various aspects of Turkmen
culture and life. These
include Turkmen Carpet
Day, which is observed yearly on the last Sunday of May
throughout the country.
 A different kind of celebration is Turkmen Melon Day,
held in every province on the second Sunday in August.
Festivities include performances by musical groups and
exhibitions of foodstuffs, as well as contests for the
largest and best quality melons and pumpkins.