Rituals and Traditions of the Karakalpaks with the Participation of Women
Keywords:
karakalpaks, female ritual, shashıu toy (a lavish party), kepkir kuydi (heat the ladle), qızdıń júgin kóriw (to see bride’s dowry)Abstract
The given article presents an overview of the rituals and traditions of the Karakalpaks, with a special emphasis on the participation of women. Exploring the rich cultural heritage of the ethnos, it examines various rituals performed by women within the framework of the Karakalpak culture. Highlighting the importance and role of women in traditional rituals, the author analyzes their impact on social dynamics and family values in Karakalpak society. Based on this research, the article calls for preserving and respecting the traditions associated with the participation of women in rituals in order to increase the cultural heritage of Karakalpakstan.
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