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Kokand, Uzbekistan - Men and boys on a Feast Day Festival
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Kokand, Uzbekistan - Men and boys on a Feast Day Festival
Kokand, Uzbekistan - Local Men and boys on a Feast Day Festival. Date: circa 1908
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bread Feast Feasting Festival Sart Sep15 Turbans Uzbek Uzbekistan Kokand
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of a festive day in the historic city of Kokand, Uzbekistan, circa 1908. The image showcases a gathering of local men and boys, dressed in traditional Sart attire, celebrating a Feast Day Festival. The Sarts are an ethnic group indigenous to the Ferghana Valley in Central Asia, and their rich cultural heritage is on full display in this photograph. The men, wearing long, flowing robes and intricately patterned turbans, sit cross-legged on the ground, engaged in animated conversation. Boys, dressed in similar attire but with shorter robes and smaller turbans, playfully interact with each other, their laughter echoing through the scene. In the foreground, a large, ornate platter filled with steaming bread and various dishes sits at the center of the gathering, symbolizing the communal nature of the celebration. The vibrant colors and textures of the clothing, the intricate patterns on the platter, and the warm expressions on the faces of the men and boys all come together to create a vivid and authentic portrayal of life in Kokand during this time period. The photograph offers a glimpse into the rich cultural traditions and social dynamics of this community, providing a valuable record of Uzbek history and heritage.
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