UZBEK TRADITIONS AND GLOBAL VALUES: SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES

Culture and traditions are aspects that determine the identity of each people. They are manifested in society through values, customs, social relations, religious beliefs and art. History, geography, climate, religious influences, as well as political and social structures shape traditions. Traditions in Uzbekistan have been formed over the centuries under the influence of various cultural movements, Turkestan, Iranian, Arab, Chinese and Russian empires, and the Soviet Union. Through comparative analysis, identifying what similarities and differences the traditions of the Uzbek people have with the traditions of other countries helps us to better understand issues of cultural identity and modernity. Below, comparisons are made with Uzbekistan and other cultures in several key areas - hospitality, family rituals (weddings, weddings), oral folklore, arts and crafts, holidays, customs and language aspects.