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Uzbek Folklore includes the folk songs and dances through which the social customs, culture, lifestyle, beliefs, aspirations and expectations of the people are reflected. The Norbek Bakhshi & Doston folklore ethnographic band of Uzbekistan is quite popular for hosting many a popular shows in the country.
Being a vital link to the Uzbekistan arts and entertainment, the folklore of the country provides a detailed insight into the core culture of the place. Folk music is the prime medium through which Uzbekistan presents its inherent features to the outer world. Categorized into two main divisions such as ceremonial and daily life songs, the folk music of Uzbekistan covers the entire gamut of the country's various socio-cultural aspects.
As a part of the Uzbek folklore the ceremonial songs are based on themes of family, wedding, history and love. Whereas the daily life songs of Uzbek folklore center around work, social protest and many others.
It is said that, Tamerlane who was a Mongol warrior and his grandson Ulughbek who enriched the astronomy branch of science, were the two prime figures who had a significant contribution towards the Uzbek folklore.
There is no denying the fact that today, Uzbek folklore has become an important symbolization of the cultural dynamism of the country.
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