FAMILY-RELATED TRADITIONS AND RITUALS IN FERGANA VALLEY KARAKALPAK: TRADITION AND MODERNITY

Abstract

In this article, the traditional and modern aspects of the family traditions and rituals of the karakalpakas of the Fergana Valley are highlighted on the basis of existing scientific literature and analysis of field – ethnographic materials. Also, as a result of the interaction of karakalpaks with local Uzbek ethnomedanians, unification processes in customs and ceremonies were reflected.