In Turkmenistan, the act of presenting bread and salt isn’t just a customary greeting; it’s a profound symbol of hospitality, friendship, and prosperity.
The dutar, which literally translates as ‘two strings’, is an integral part of the Turkmen nation’s centuries-old music. No celebration, be it a wedding or a public holiday, is complete without performances by folk musicians (bagshis).
A Turkmen-style water mill was called a Degirmen. It was set up by the river, and the main thing about it was a big wooden wheel.
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.
Ovliya (from Turkmen, Arabic auliya' - "saints") is the most common name for "sacred" places in Turkmenistan. There are at least 700 "sacred" places in the country, from twenty to thirty or more in each of its etraps (districts).
The famous cave-grotto "Kyrkgyz" ("Forty Girls"), the vault of which is decorated with a huge number of colorful ribbons, each of which is someone's innermost desire.
Kusht depdi is a traditional Turkmen dance that has been passed down through generations and is now recognized as the national dance of Turkmenistan.
Turkmen children grow up in families that value the traditions and culture of their people. They attend schools where both Turkmen language and general education subjects are taught. In addition, children can participate in extracurricular activities and clubs where they engage in sports, music, or art.
The tradition and custom of hunting with falcons have left an indelible mark on the life of the people of Turkmenistan and are part of the nation’s spiritual roots. “Gushchy” is what falconers have been called in Turkmenistan since ancient times. Hunting with birds of prey is a pursuit for agile, daring, wise, and persistent […]