Nationality, language and tradition of Uzbekistan

From the main languages to the national dress, find out more about the customs and traditions of the Uzbekistan people.

Uzbekistan people

The people of Uzbekistan are a kind, friendly and good humoured nation. 
The patience and peacefulness of the Uzbekistan people has been determined by the nation’s history that
has been darkened by endless wars which the Uzbeks did not start, but fell victim to.
Uzbekistan is welcoming to all visitors and interested in sharing its culture, traditions and sense of community with them.
Ethnic Uzbeks make up more than 80% of the population.
But because of the history of Uzbekistan, many other nationalities have also settled in the country,
many of whom have been established for several generations.

Here are the main minority groups that make up the people of Uzbekistan:

• Russians (5.5%) started to arrive on the territory of central asia from 16th century

• Koreans (1%) moved to the territory of Uzbekistan after 1937

Other significant minority groups in Uzbekistan include Germans, Ukrainians, Poles, Jews, Belarusians.

National clothing of Uzbekistan

National costume is still popular in Uzbekistan but usually worn only on festival days and for celebrations.

Traditional crafts in Uzbekistan

There’s a long and rich history of traditional arts and crafts in Uzbekistan, and many of these skills are alive and well today.

The main crafts include:
weaving
woodworking
engraving on copper
jewelry
carpet making
ceramics
ornamental embroidery
gold embroidery
silk spinning
Traditional folk dancing remains popular, with a number of folk theatres around Uzbekistan. 
Music and art also play an important part in the national life of Uzbekistan, with national and international festivals
held regularly across the country. "Silk & spice Festival in Bukhara"