Domain: Knowledge and Practices concerning Nature and the Universe
Index Number: 04.01

Domain: Knowledge and Practices concerning Nature and the Universe
Index Number: 04.01.01

Rain making ritual. One of the most ancient types of activities of Uzbeks was agriculture, which was represented by irrigated and dry agriculture. When in the areas, where dry agriculture was present, there was less rain in spring and consequently droughts began, the ritual of rain making was performed. This ritual was known under such names as "sust khotin", "sut khotin", "suv khotin", "сhala khotin".

Domain: Knowledge and Practices concerning Nature and the Universe
Index Number: 04.02

Domain: Knowledge and Practices concerning Nature and the Universe
Index Number: 04.02.01

Cultural space of Boysun was recognized by UNESCO as the "Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity" among the first 19 nominations (i.e. objects of cultural heritage of world community) in 2001. Consequently, in 2008, it was included in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Humanity of UNESCO. These events, in turn, gave an incentive for in-depth study, documentation and preservation of folk culture of Boysun and its artistic traditions.

Domain: Knowledge and Practices concerning Nature and the Universe
Index Number: 04.02.02

As it is known, mahalla is a historically evolving community, which is created on the initiative of residents. As it was in the past, at present mahalla, being the place, where upbringing of an individual takes place and where national values get formed, is considered a unique institution that preserves intangible cultural heritage. Undoubtedly, people rely on mahalla when it comes to the issues of national consciousness, traditions, customs and rituals, which are peculiar to Uzbeks.

Domain: Knowledge and Practices concerning Nature and the Universe
Index Number: 04.03

As in other countries of the East, in Uzbekistan traditional medicine has ancient roots. This is testified by the works of great healer, Abu Ali ibn Sino (Avicenna), who was born not far from Bukhara (Afshona village). And it was him, who gathered some unique methods of treatment and curing, which, later on, formed the foundations of contemporary medicine.

Domain: Knowledge and Practices concerning Nature and the Universe
Index Number: 04.04

Cattle breeding is one of the ancient activities dealt by Uzbeks. Even the holy book of Zoroastrianism, "Avesta", calls upon careful attitude towards cattle, in particular, in relation to horses, bovine animals, sheep and goats.