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Exhibition of Turkmen Alabai Opens in Ashgabat

Exhibition of Turkmen Alabai Opens in AshgabatAn exhibition titled “The Turkmen Alabai - A Model of Loyalty” has opened at the Exhibition Centre of Fine Arts in Ashgabat, timed to coincide with the Turkmen Alabai Day, which is marked on the last Sunday of October, the news agency vesti abad reports, citing the Media Information Centre of Turkmenistan.#News#News & Context

The Perfection of Straight Lines | A Photo Essay

The Perfection of Straight Lines | A Photo EssayWeaving, or the craft of the abrband, has traditionally been a male profession. It was only in the twentieth century that this conservative tradition, yielding to the demands of the times, gave way to women taking up weaving in large numbers. It is said that only a man can produce fabric of perfect quality, working for hours without slowing down or allowing himself to be distracted. This photo essay by Ildar Sadykov and Sergey Pogosyan captures the artistry and enduring magic of hereditary weaver Abdulvohid Karimov’s craft.Ildar Sadykov, Maria Maksimycheva, Sergey Pogosyan#Traditions#Heritage & Identity

Getting Ready for Halloween in Uzbekistan

Getting Ready for Halloween in UzbekistanResidents of the US, the UK, Canada and other countries celebrate Halloween every year on the night of 31 October to 1 November. On this day it is customary to dress up as creatures of the night: vampires, witches, zombies and horror film characters, figures from myths and scary stories. Children go from door to door in search of sweets, adults hold themed parties, and guests are greeted by decorations in the form of a pumpkin with “glowing” eyes. In Uzbekistan the holiday is not marked on the same scale as in the US, but it is just as much fun. Here is a guide to getting ready for Halloween.Inna Kolpakidi#Guide#Cultural Guide

In Kyzylorda, the evolution of women's headwear from the white headscarf to the kimeshek was showcased

In Kyzylorda, the evolution of women's headwear from the white headscarf to the kimeshek was showcasedAn regional ethnocultural festival titled "From the White Shawl to the Kimeshek" was held in Kyzylorda, dedicated to the history and symbolic significance of traditional Kazakh women's headwear. The event was organized at the "Anaga Tagzym" center with the aim of popularizing cultural heritage and strengthening continuity between generations.#History and Cultural Heritage#Ideas & Analysis

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