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Muchal age(Age of uprising) ceremony
  • Manage No PI00002723
    Country Uzbekistan
    ICH Domain Social practices, rituals, festive events
Description According to tradition, muchal age was celebrated duringnNavruz holiday, more specifically, after the end of twelve-year cycle (i.e. at the age of 12-13, 24-25, 36-37…). The end of the first muchal period, i.e. turning of 12 years old, was usually celebrated solemnly and with grandeur (in comparison to other muchal ages). The ceremony dedicated to muchal age was usually carried out with participation of relatives and neighbors.
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