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TRADITIONS<br />
«Fatikha-Tuy»<br />
– ANCIENT ENGAGEMENT CUSTOM<br />
In the old days, parents chose the bride for their son themselves.<br />
Often, the newlyweds could properly get to know each other only<br />
on the day of the wedding. But before getting married, the bride<br />
and groom had to conduct the Fatikha-Tuy engagement ceremony,<br />
which has long been part of Uzbek culture.<br />
There are many interesting customs and rituals in Uzbek culture. Among them is Fatikha-Tuy<br />
– the day of the engagement. According to tradition, the groom’s family finds a bride for their<br />
son. First, everyone learns about the bride in detail: where she grew up, who her parents are,<br />
whether she is decent. If the reputation of the chosen bride is good, then the matchmakers from<br />
the groom’s side go to visit the bride’s parents to get acquainted. In modern Uzbekistan, the bride<br />
and groom can get to know each other before the matchmaking. But the Fatikha-tuy ceremony<br />
must necessarily happen, and strictly after the approval of the parents.<br />
When the day of Fatikha-tuy arrives, guests, namely the groom’s family, gather in the bride’s<br />
house, some relatives come too, and a representative of the mahalla or an elder – an honorary<br />
aksakal should join. The representatives of the groom explain the point of the visit, and if they<br />
get consent to the engagement, another important ceremony is performed – Non sindirish –<br />
Breaking the bread. After the newly made bride and groom break the flatbread in half, they can<br />
be considered engaged. After the ceremony, the families exchange gifts and agree on holding a<br />
wedding celebration. With this a new family will be born soon!
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