Tajik customs
The Republic of Tajikistan (Tajik: ум ури о икист он, English: The Republic of Tajikistan) is located between Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and China. It is the only non-Turkic country among the five Central Asian countries and the smallest country in land area among the five Central Asian countries. From the Western Han Dynasty to the Western Jin Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty, the Tajik region belonged to China.
As of January 1, 2014, Tajikistan's total population was 8.1604 million. Tajiks account for 80%, Uzbeks 8%, and Russians 1%. In addition, there are Pamirs, Tatar, Kyrgyz, Turkmen, Kazakh, Ukraine, Belarus, Armenian and other ethnic groups. The capital is Dushanbe. Persian (belonging to the Iranian family of Indo-European families) is the national language, Russian is the language of inter-ethnic communication, and the working language of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Uzbek is also popular. English is not popular, and the number of people learning Chinese has increased since 2003.
residents believe in Islam, most of whom are Sunnis. The Pamirs belong to the Shiite Ismaili tribe. Today, Tajikistan is a multi-ethnic and multi-religious community. However, due to the influence of the Russian nation, Tajikistan is more open and free than its traditional Muslim neighbors (Iran, Afghanistan, etc.) and does not fully abide by the provisions of Islam. Tajikistan also has its own religious leaders (muftis), and ordinary people often go to mosques to worship.
They especially admire eagles, believing that eagles symbolize bravery and heroism. They advocate white and believe that white is pure and clean; Tajiks also like green and believe that green symbolizes happiness and beauty. Wedding parties, funerals and circumcision of boys (before 5 years old) are all required.
They also attach great importance to etiquette and respect the elderly even more. Young people should ask for their greetings when they see the elderly. When relatives and friends meet, they should shake hands and stroke their beards. Even if they meet strangers, they should also greet them, and put their thumbs together to say hello. When Tajiks meet, they will hold each other's hands and say hello. When they meet guests, friends and friends, when a man saluted, he would place his right hand on his chest and bow, while a woman would bow with both hands on her chest. They are simple and hospitable. When a friend arrives home, the owner will entertain the guests with the best food in the house.
Tajik women are more particular about their dress and decoration. Whether young or old, they like to wear very unique domed embroidered hats made of white cloth or floral cloth. When going out, they also need to wear a generous headscarf on the hats. They are usually white, and the newly married bride is red. Most of the girls are yellow and love to wear various silver beads and jade ornaments. Most of the people wearing national costumes are mountainous people.
Their traditional national costumes are mainly cotton-padded clothes and laminated clothes, and there is no clear change in four seasons. The man wore a fat white shirt, bloomers, a wide robe, a waist belt or square, an embroidered hat or a turban, and soft leather boots on his feet. Women wear bloomers made of similar silk, equipped with a long shirt or a colorful skirt, a white gauze or silk scarf tied around the head, or an embroidered hat, decorated with beads, coral necklaces, bracelets, earrings, etc.
Their diet and production methods reflect their economic situation, living habits and ethnic characteristics. The diet of pastoral areas is mainly dairy products and pasta. The agricultural area is mainly pasta, supplemented by milk and meat. Generally eat naan and milk tea for breakfast, noodles for lunch, and meat for dinner. The most famous ethnic foods include pilaf, roasted steamed buns, braised pork, and beef soup. I like brick tea, green tea, and black tea. When drinking tea, it is usually served with some dried fruits, sweets, etc.
Tajiks who believe in Islam mainly eat sheep, cattle, and camels. They avoid eating pigs, horses, donkeys, dogs, bears and other animals. Birds eat chickens, ducks, geese, etc., crows and raptors, and all animals. Blood. All edible animals must pray when slaughtered. Adult men generally do not eat the meat of animals that die without being slaughtered, but women and children can eat it. They also do not avoid smoking or alcohol, but they are forbidden to do things that violate canon rules after drinking.
In the past, marriages among Tajik people were arranged by their parents, and marriages were carried out within the tribe, and there were many in-laws among relatives. In practice, first, the man's family invites a matchmaker to propose marriage at the woman's house. If the woman's family agrees, the engagement ceremony can be held. At the engagement ceremony, the man must give engagement gifts, such as clothing, cloth, livestock, money, etc. Discuss the wedding date after the engagement. The traditional wedding ceremony is grand and takes several days.
Under normal circumstances, on the first day, men and women each entertain guests at home to celebrate, in various forms, including singing or dancing. The next day, a sheep grazing competition or other competition activities will be held at the man's house. After the competition, the riders will compete to enter the groom's house. Whoever enters first becomes the winner will be rewarded by the groom's house, whether cloth, clothing, or money, or other things. The next day, there were also various recreational activities at the woman's house.
On the third day, the groom would cover himself with a thick quilt in the small house and sweat all over his body. Then he would hold a ceremony to pay tribute to relatives, friends and guests. In the past, he would kowtow and the recipient would ask for money. The groom has to shave his head and take relatives and friends to the wife's house in the afternoon to pick up the bride. When we arrived at the woman's house, we had to first drink a bowl of butter and milk on the horse, then get off the horse, and sprinkle white powder on the people who came. The bride kissed her mother goodbye and kissed her father's right palm. A couple of newlyweds rode the same horse to the groom's house. On the horse, the bride would also drink a bowl of butter milk, then get off the horse and enter the bridal chamber.
The veil unveiling ceremony will be held on the third day after marriage. By then, many friends from the countryside will come to the bride's house, and the groom's house will have a feast to entertain her. The veil was lifted by the imam. On the fourth day, the bride can do housework, cook, or clean the courtyard. After a week, the bride will be free to come and go everywhere.
If a child is born in a family, relatives, friends and neighbors must go and congratulate them, send gifts, and sprinkle white flour. A boy fired three shots or shouted three times when he was born; after a girl was born, a broom should be placed in front of her head.
In particular, Tajikistan has a very good social atmosphere. It brings together the old and supports the young, respects each other, and has harmonious interpersonal relationships. Therefore, they strictly prohibit disloyalty and unfilial piety, and bad behavior is severely condemned by society. They believe that Wednesdays and Sundays are unlucky days, and it is strictly prohibited to associate with others, especially to do business and repay debts.
It should be noted that you are not allowed to use your left hand to pick up and pick up items, you must use your right hand. You can't kick sheep or other animals with your feet. When riding a horse, you have to go around sheep and not directly pass through them. Tajiks attach great importance to food and cannot dump any food casually, let alone use their feet on it, especially salt.