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Traditions of Central Asia and the Caucasus

Nowruz, the yurt, felt and falconry, and the supra table of Georgia. 50 traditions on EveryParampara so far.

Countries

🇦🇲 Armenia 28🇦🇿 Azerbaijan 32🇬🇪 Georgia 23🇰🇿 Kazakhstan 17🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan 15🇹🇯 Tajikistan 14🇹🇲 Turkmenistan 9🇺🇿 Uzbekistan 20

On the calendar

Golden Eagle FestivalNowruzNauryz in KazakhstanNavruz in UzbekistanNooruz in KyrgyzstanMelon DayTbilisobaRtveliVardavarAshuraChaharshanbe SuriSizdah Bedar
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MealBreakfastLunchDinnerSupperTea-time and snacking customsTea, coffee and drinking ceremoniesSweets given and sharedFeasts and festival mealsFasting and breaking the fast

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Every week: one tradition from somewhere new, what is being celebrated around the world this week, and one idea explained.