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Folklore

Turkmen folklore is unique and inimitable; national decorative and applied art will not leave anyone indifferent. Vivid representatives of the traditional art of Turkmens – Bakhshis – musicians, singing and playing the dutar. Bakhshi wanders owls with their songs from village to village. And in each locality, people prepare in advance for a meeting: think over questions for a conversation, a place for a celebration, etc. They spread a carpet on a large area, in the middle, they make a large fire that illuminates all those present and spread a tablecloth a few meters away dastarkhan. The ancient ritual dance kushtdepdi represent of Turkmen art abroad, reflecting the symbiosis of historical and cultural traditions and the spiritual experience of the nation. Dance movements often imitate the characteristic movements of animals and birds, reflect labor processes (sowing, weaving …).

 

 

 

 

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