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Tajikistan culture was one of the most important cultural centers of the erstwhile Bukhara region and has its cultural roots steeped in the cultures of ancient Transoxiania. The Persian influence looms large in the culture of Tajikistan. Most Tajiks adhere to the Sunni school of the Islamic faith. However Zoroastrianism is also often seen in Tajikistan culture.
Literature and Arts in Tajikistan Culture
Persian literature is the single most influential factor in the literary practices of Tajikistan. Abu Ali Ibn Shah, the writer of two of the most important medical tracts, still continues to be one of the most respected figures in the culture at Tajikistan. Firdaus and Rudaki, the celebrated Persian poets were the greatest poetic influences in the area. Under the Soviet rule, there was a conscious drive to veer towards a more Westernized aesthetics, as epitomized in the works of Sadriddin Ayni. However, works of celebrated modern writers like Taimur Zuljiker distinctly try to reclaim the Persian roots. The arts were also much influenced by the celebrated Persian art, although the Soviet opened up the artists to an influence that hailed from the West.
Music, Dress and Food in Tajikistan Culture
Tajikistan music had its roots in the indigenous music of the roaming tribes. But the Soviet rule brought in Western classical forms like the opera, the ballet and other such forms became integral parts of the culture in Tajikistan. In the post-independence period, there is a search for the artists to go back to their roots in the various art forms of the area like theater, music and drama.
The inhabitants of Tajikistan wear the traditional dress that is particularly suited to the climatic conditions of the state and also blends it with the old grace and elegance. The men wear jackets of quilt which are long and beautifully embroidered caps. The women wear long dresses in many bright colors. Meat features prominently in Tajikistan's food.
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