You’ve never really tasted melon until you’ve tried it in Turkmenistan. Out of 1600 melon varieties in the world, over 400 grow there alone.
The Gelin Alyjy is a deeply rooted and sacred tradition in Turkmen weddings. This is the moment when the bride is ceremoniously “taken” from her family home and led to her new life with the groom.
In the heart of Turkmenistan’s desert lands, there grows a humble yet sacred plant known as Yuzarlik (harmala or wild rue).
This is no ordinary market scene — it’s an ancient tradition rooted in shamanism you can still find in Turkmenistan.
Below are 10 popular Turkmen sayings that are deeply rooted in the traditions and customs of the people of Turkmenistan.
When a boy is born into a Turkmen family, they say: "Görogly yasyny yasasyn!" which translates to "May he live as long as Görogly". Do you have a similar wish or saying in your culture?
The National Spring Holiday – the International Day of Novruz is celebrated in Turkmenistan with vibrant folklore and ethnical performances, traditional songs and dances, cooking of the national cuisine dishes.
The flag of Turkmenistan is one of the symbols of the country. The modern version of the flag was approved on September 27, 1992, a year after independence. Leading artists, designers and creative teams took part in the development of the flag project. Subsequently, minor modifications were made to it.
This Paraw Bibi Shrine is one of the most impressive and popular sites of pilgrimage in the country. It is located in western Turkmenistan approximately 20 kilometers northwest of Gizilarbat in the village of Paraw.
In the cemetery of the village of Nokhur, located in Turkmenistan, most graves are marked with a wooden pillar, which is decorated with the horns of a mountain goat.