THE NATIONAL DANCE OF THE KARAKALPAK: CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE AND PERFORMANCE TRADITIONS

Authors

  • Jaumitbaeba Saxibjamal a student of the Nukus branch of the State Institute of Art and Culture of Uzbekistan Author

Keywords:

Karakalpak dance, cultural heritage, performance traditions, Central Asia, ethnic identity, preservation efforts

Abstract

The national dance of the Karakalpak people, a Turkic ethnic group residing predominantly in Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan, is a profound reflection of their cultural heritage and social practices. This article explores the historical roots, performance traditions, and cultural significance of Karakalpak dance, emphasizing its role in preserving and promoting ethnic identity and community cohesion.

References

Ahmetov, T. (2015). Traditional Dance of Central Asia: Historical and Cultural Perspectives. Almaty: Kazakhstan University Press.

Karimov, S. (2018). The Role of Dance in Karakalpak Culture. Tashkent: Uzbekistan State Publishing House.

Nurmatov, R. (2021). Preservation and Revitalization of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Uzbekistan. Bukhara: Bukhara University Press.

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Published

2024-07-26

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): International journal of scientific researchers

Section

Articles