International Journal of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Vol.11, No. 3, (2020), pp. 2958–2966

Floriculture And Flower Festival In Namangan

Yusupov Zafar Usmanovich

Namangan Institute of Engineering and Technology

ANNOTATION

In this article, the factors that led to call the city of Namangan a place of flowers are taken as an object. It is emphasized on what basis the city of Namangan was built in ancient times and who was the cause. The establishment of a cultural park in Namangan and the introduction of a flower festival were studied. The origins of the floriculture tradition in Namangan, its history and traditions have been celebrated in the traditions of our ancestors, as well as the ancient landscaping in the territory of Uzbekistan, the plants grown in the gardens of palaces and khan's hordes. A comparative analysis of the flower festival held during the dictatorial regime and the independence period is made. Information was provided about the people and organizations that have served and initiated the Flower Festival. The article tells about the varieties of plants that entered the territory of Uzbekistan from the European part of Russia, the methods of their propagation, as well as the people who are committed to their descendants. Also, the total number of trees and flowers in the Namangan Park, the dynamics of their reproduction was analyzed over the years. It was noted that the Flower Festival is important not only in meeting the aesthetic needs of the population, but also in covering the city with goodness, and that this holiday is distinguished by its ethno-ecological aspects, as the other spring ceremonies. It is noted that by the 20th years of independence, the scope of the flower festival in Namangan has expanded; the number of participants and guests has increased, as well as the initiative and enthusiasm of the regional leadership. The article describes the history of the formation of the Uzbek people's love for plants, especially flowers, and the similarity of nature-related rituals found in the peoples of Europe and the East. It is also noted that the precautionary attitude towards the vegetable world of the Zoroastrian period before the advent of Islam has been polished from generation to generation and has not disappeared.

Key words: Namangan, traditions, ceremonies, traditions, values, spirituality, national holidays, flower festival, amateur florists, amusement park, flower exhibition, fossil, exhibition, beauty, flower fans, city decoration, park, neighborhood, florist competition.

Introduction Traditions and ceremonies are manifested in human behavior and behavior, in the form of symbolic rules and regulations in everyday life, and are largely governed by public opinion, which represents social psychology. At the heart of the spirituality of the Uzbek people have always been the ideas of humanity, tolerance, inter-ethnicity, and this ideology is reflected in the essence of national holidays. One of them is the traditional "Flower Festival", which (since 1961) is held annually in late August in the park of culture and recreation named after "Babur" in Namangan. It is no coincidence that Namangan is called the "City of Flowers" due to the annual "Flower Festival" in the city. This flower festival is popular not only in Uzbekistan but also in neighboring countries and no other ceremony has been held in other regions of the country. Initially, amateur florists invited local residents to decorate the courtyard and city streets with beautiful flowers through local publications, radio, cultural and educational meetings. Soon,

2958 ISSN: 2005-4289 IJDRBC Copyrightⓒ2020 SERSC International Journal of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Vol.11, No. 3, (2020), pp. 2958–2966 large-scale work began under the motto "Let's turn Namangan into a city of flowers." It has been announced that the Park named after A.S. Pushkin (former, now Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur) Culture and Recreation Park will host a competition for the best flower growers. In 1961, it was attended by 16 florists1. Over the years, the number of florists wishing to participate has also increased, and it has become known among the population as a "flower festival". Now this holiday has become a good tradition. During these holidays (usually 2 days in the second half of August - Saturdays and Sundays) in the park organized photo exhibitions of florists, a group of professional florists which advises amateur florists. Materials and methods The Flower Festival is of great importance not only in satisfying the aesthetic needs of the population, but also in covering the city with goodness. This holiday is also distinguished by its ethno-ecological aspects, as the other spring ceremonies. The preparation for the holiday begins a week or two before, and the city streets are cleaned. This shows that traditional values related to nature conservation are still going on. This holiday serves to bring together people of different nationalities who love flowers and beauty. During the holidays, an exhibition of flowers will be organized on both sides of the central corridor of the city park of culture and recreation. The exhibition will be attended by organizations in the region, educational institutions, schools, medical institutions and flower fans living in the valley. Each of them decorates and exhibits the best specimens of flowers they grow, such as fossils, flower seeds, portraits made of live flowers, panels, carpets and emblems2. The holiday has a unique history of popularity. Namangan has a flower festival; landscaping and landscaping works have been carried out in the park and in the city. Planting of maple and oak trees in Namangan began in 1878-1880. Tsarist officials cut down trees such as lilac, jasmine, and gledich, which grow in central Russia, and planted and cared for local poplar, willow, and spruce and maple seedlings growing on mountain slopes. The city of Namangan had 500 ornamental trees in 1933, 3,000 in 1970, and 4,500 by the early 2000s. In 1939, fruit trees (apricots, peaches, apples, grapes) were planted in the territory of the culture and recreation park3. In 1967, for the first time in Namangan, cypress, juniper, pine and Spanish droki were planted in the garden area. In 1977, a forest-shrub was established and trees were planted in the newly added area to the garden. Today, these forest-alleys cover an area of 4.7 hectares and have become a shady place, and as a result, Namangan became known as the "City of Flowers." There is a legend among the people that it had such an honorable name. According to it, one of the rulers of Bukhara passed by Namangan and stopped here to rest. He really liked this wonderful, beautiful place. He gives a special label and assigns a task of building a city there. The label emphasized that Namangan should have four qualities: beauty, beauty, prosperity and flowers. (This legend was remembered by old people on the days of the Flower Festival in 1961-1962, and was even mentioned in a book. Z. Yu). There are no written sources on the validity of this narration. It is known that in the XIX century in Namangan there were flower lovers, and they decorated the houses of rich and officials' courtyards with flowers. However, the dynasty of Tokmullaboy Qori and his descendants that made a great contribution to the development of floriculture in Namangan and left an indelible mark.

1 Lobacheva N.P. Formation of a new ritual of the Uzbeks. –M .: Nauka, 1975.-P.130-131. 2 Qoraboev U. Holidays of the Uzbek people. - T .: Sharq, –2002. –B. 232. 3 Sarimsoqov. A. Regarding the festivals of the Uzbek calendar ... When history speaks. Periodical collection #9 - T .: Navruz, –2016. –B. 20. 2959 ISSN: 2005-4289 IJDRBC Copyrightⓒ2020 SERSC International Journal of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Vol.11, No. 3, (2020), pp. 2958–2966

Tokmullaboy Qori was originally from Kazan (Tatarstan) and settled in Namangan in the 1830s during the growing Russian pressure on Muslim Tatars. He bought a large plot of land in the Nogai mahalla (street) of the city and built a house. He was engaged in trade. He brought goods from distant lands and traded with them. His only child, Izzatullah Qori, did not follow in his father's footsteps. He was engaged in the study of religious and secular sciences. He taught children at the mosque and at school, and at the same time he was engaged in floriculture, seed production, and farming. From 1870 to 1910, this talented man grew more than two hundred varieties of flowers and plants in his home and adapted them to the climate of the Valley. He is known as one of the co-owners of tomato, potato and pepper seedlings, which are now widely consumed. Izzatillaboy, the son of Tokmullaboy, had a high interest in floriculture. So in 1910 he prepared 50 different flower seeds in his garden. The seeds weighed several hundred pounds. He wrote and published a special 32-page dictionary for the sale of seeds. The pamphlet contained information about the seeds, their medicinal properties, and method of care, price, and his address for sending letters. This pamphlet, published in 1911, was distributed throughout Russia. There were a lot of orders for seeds, and there were even reports that the seeds were run out4. Izzatullah Qori was highly respected for training educated florist students. His work was continued by his son Zohidullo Tukmullinov, who also taught children and engaged in floriculture. He not only trained students, but also wrote a book in Uzbek called "For Floriculture Fans". The book was published in 1964 by the State Publishing House of Uzbekistan in Tashkent. It describes the methods of caring for flowers and trees in gardens and flower beds. Later in Namangan there were such florist masters as Nuriddin Haji, Halimboy aka, Abdukodir Nasriddinov, Eshonda Alikhonov and honored agronomist Abdukahhor Jalilov, who benefited from the experiences of Tukmullaev's dynasty5. Result and discussion The first flower seedlings were planted in 1933 in Namangan Park of Culture and Leisure. Nuriddin Haji and Abduhallil were the first florists to plant 3-4 varieties of flowers in the alleys and flower beds. In 1935, Abdukahhor Jalilov joined the ranks of florist agronomists. In 1936, the director of the park Khalilov and Abdukakhor Jalilov met with the director of A.M. Gorky Park in Moscow. During their visit, Glan (the director) promised to patronize the Namangan Park. Indeed, he helped with various flower seeds and money. They also brought back tips on how to care for flowers in a greenhouse and a pavilion. A greenhouse for growing flower seedlings was soon built in Namangan, and the following year the variety of flowers was increased up to 90 species. In 1935, florist A. Jalilov, for the first time in the history of floriculture, prepared invitations, carpet like decorated inscriptions, names of days and months from live flowers and displayed them in the garden. Such research and efforts were not in vain. Namangan Park took an honorable second place in the All-Union Exhibition in 1936, and its fame spread throughout the country (former USSR). Even in the difficult conditions of the Second World War, Namangan florists did not come empty-handed. They were in an effort to save the seedlings even in an emergency. In 1945, 200,000 bushes, in 1955, 400,000 bushes, and in 1957, 500,000 bushes of different varieties were planted. The gardeners took an active part in the landscaping of the Gagarin Park, which

4 Ismoilov Yu. Honor of Namangan (for the 110th anniversary of the Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur Park of Culture and Leisure in the city). –Namangan: 1994. –B. 10.... 5 Mavrulov A. Spiritually harmonious human upbringing. –Tashkent .: 2008, –B. 30 2960 ISSN: 2005-4289 IJDRBC Copyrightⓒ2020 SERSC International Journal of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Vol.11, No. 3, (2020), pp. 2958–2966 opened in the spring of 1961, and delivered many flower seedlings. In addition, in 1960-1970, flower beds were built in the middle or on both sides of many streets in our city6 The blossom of flowers in the streets of Namangan, in the alleys of organizations and enterprises, the increase in the number of beauty enthusiasts, flower lovers necessitated a flower show or a flower festival. On August 19, 1961, the first flower festival was organized in the garden. The first celebration was attended by 16 amateur florists. Nur Kombinat, Cotton Ginning Plant No. 2, Pakhtalikkol Labor and Medical Sanatorium, Regional Hospital No. 2, School No. 4, School No. 20 and other organizations participated with their flowers7. In the same year, the city's flower nursery exhibited 140 flowers. The Vostok-2 spacecraft, made of live flowers based on drawings by amateur florist Nuriddin Hamdamov and artist Pulat Jalilov, captivated many fans. Experienced, advanced florists have been rewarded with awards established by the garden administration. In 1962, with great preparation, another flower festival was held, as many flower lovers became interested. Representatives of 30 organizations and enterprises will demonstrate their skills in the field of floriculture. Another peculiarity of this holiday was that all the teahouses, kitchens, cultural and social services in the garden area were decorated with fragrant flowers. The motto is to treat customers in an obliging manner and politely. Thanks to this effort, Namangan is considered to be a city of flowers, a city of beauty. As the event attracted many people, it later became a tradition to hold a "Flower Festival" every year. On May 15, 1965, the "Rose Festival" was held. Fans were shown that there are more than 30 varieties of roses. The event was attended by florists from 44 organizations and enterprises. Strange rose varieties such as Angelica, Paskam, Super Start, Marshall, Nickel, President, Galustik, Sonya, Zebo, Crimean Night and Gojar were on the exibition. Later it was decided to hold "Rose festival" together with "Flower festival". The five-acre greenhouse operated regularly and flower seedlings were grown there. As a result of the fruitful work of gardeners, a hundred-year-old maple, pine, thorny (gledich) trees brought from Russia and adapted, Soap Tree, 10 bushes of Bunduk, more than 100 Lenkoran acacia (mainland China), white maple (Silver Maple) are growing in the park. The regular holding of the Flower Festival has led to the forthcoming of masters of the floriculture profession - florist agronomists. As a result, "Honored Agronomist of the Republic" Abdukahhor Jalilov, his children - Qozokjon, Abduhalil ota, Yuldoshboy Rakhimov, Nuriddin Hamdamov and Isroiljon Ismoilov became hardworking florists People who are engaged in floriculture will be healthy and will not get sick. Nuriddin Hamdamov, an 89-year-old florist, and Kazakjon Jalilov, the gardener's chief agronomist at the time, also confirmed these views8. It is gratifying that some amateur florists have made it a tradition to participate in the celebration from the first flower festival to the next. As a result, a young generation has emerged in Namangan, engaged in floriculture, cultivating and caring for it. Flower enthusiasts initiated of decorating the courtyards and streets with flowers, landscaping through the press, radio, and at cultural and educational institutions 9 . The exhibitions organized during the holiday attract a wide audience. It has become such a tradition that not only Uzbekistan, but also neighboring republics and even foreign guests visit this holiday and enjoy its beauty. The book "Garden Memoirs" is autographed by Robert Jean Logen from

6 Ergashov.B. Hearts familiar with flowers // The truth of Namangan. 1970. 23 August. 7 Ergashov.B. Hearts familiar with flowers // The truth of Namangan. 1970. 23 August. 8 Qoshmaqov M. The gift of nature // For a healthy generation, 2002. №4. –B. 121 9 G'ofurov G'. The heart of the people in rituals. –Tashkent .: Young Guard, 1986. –B. 45. 2961 ISSN: 2005-4289 IJDRBC Copyrightⓒ2020 SERSC International Journal of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Vol.11, No. 3, (2020), pp. 2958–2966

Germany, in which the flowers of Namangan, the park made us happy. “I am grateful for the colorful flowers and the kindness of the people”10. Thanks to the efforts, Namangan has proven to be a city of flowers, a city of beauty. It has become a tradition to hold a "Flower Festival" because this wonderful event captivated and fascinated many people. In organizing the first flower festival, the leaders of the city at that time M. Ibrohimova, T. Ruzibaevs and the diligence of many florists were helpful in organizing the first festival. After gaining independence, the Republic of Uzbekistan has opened a wide way to study the national culture, history, customs, restore and develop our values. In a short time, a lot of good work has been done in this regard. The repair work in the Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur Park in Namangan, as well as the construction, beautification and landscaping of the necessary facilities in the "Youth Park" and "Valley of Legends" were carried out. Large- scale public festivities and entertainment events were held. During the years of independence, the attention to the "Flower Festival" has increased. In the first years, the total area of flower gardens in the garden is 3.5 hectares, and more than 100 thousand flower seedlings are cared for. Of these, 20,000 are perennials, 30,000 are summer flowers and three are carpet like flowers. The number of rose bushes was 18,00011. In particular, according to the Namangan city administration in 2017, more than 1.3 million flower seedlings have been planted in the Zakhiriddin Muhammad Babur Culture and Recreation Park, which will host the main festivities, which has given the park a wonderful freshness. During the 5- day celebration, various entertainment programs are giving the population a more festive mood. During the festivities, the winners of the competitions are determined and the winners in the nominations of "The best neighborhood", "The best street", "The best organization", "The best homeowners' association", "The best apartment", "The best leader street" are rewarded12. Speaking about the growing interest in the annual Flower Festival, the governor said that 150,000 people visited Babur Park on the opening day this year, and more than one million people came to the festival in 5 days. The main prizes of the "Flower Festival-2019" - "Spark" cars were awarded to the Namangan regional department of public education and master florist Azizbek Mamajonov, who organized the largest and most beautiful exposition at the festival. The winners were handed the car keys by the governor of the region Khairullo Bozorov. More than 5 million flowers were planted in the Babur Park during the 5-day Flower Festival in Namangan. The flower exhibition featured an exhibition of more than 60 types of seasonal flowers and more than 100 art compositions by more than 150 florists-entrepreneurs, more than 100 enterprises and organizations. A flower parade was organized around the city with the participation of more than 100 cars were decorated with flowers. The festival was attended by more than 10 journalists from Turkey, China, and Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Iran and other countries13. There is no denying that the organization of this holiday at a high cultural level and the cohesiveness of the people of Namangan have played an important role in making this holiday a tradition over the years. Our people's being friends with flowers, experience and

10 G'ofurov G'. The heart of the people in rituals. –Tashkent .: Young Guard, 1986. –B. 45. 11 Ismoilov Yu. Honor of Namangan (for the 110th anniversary of the park of culture and recreation named after Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur in the city). –Namangan: 1994. –B. 18. 12 https://uznews.uz/uz/article/5160 13 https://sputniknews-uz.com/society. 2962 ISSN: 2005-4289 IJDRBC Copyrightⓒ2020 SERSC International Journal of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Vol.11, No. 3, (2020), pp. 2958–2966 interests in the construction of meadows and gardens have been formed since ancient times and have become one of the unique cultural and educational traditions. In particular, historical sources state that during the Samanids, royal palaces and flower- covered gardens were built in the area of Bukhara's Joi Muliyon, which had a unique beauty. There was no better place and address in Bukhara than the beautiful status of a place reminiscent of paradise. All its places were covered with palaces, gardens, flower beds and orchards. Constantly flowing water (supplied). Its meadows were connected to each other, and ditches ran between them, flowing in a thousand directions towards the meadows and flowerbeds. Anyone who watched the flowing water would be amazed at where this water was coming from and where it was going. Rare masters and architects of their time drew such projects14. Again, from the gate of the Registan to the Dashtak, all the land was carved out of stone, tall houses (were built) in one order, hotels with various paintings, beautiful gardens and good pools. The elm (tree) stones took the form of a tent in such a way that not a speck of sunlight fell on the seat either from the east or from the west on the lip of the pool. In these orchards, every fruit that is in the garden of peach, almonds, walnuts, cherries, oleaster, and pleasant smelling each tree was planted in a very good and beautiful way15. Although the traditional annual flower festival in Namangan was formed during the dictatorship system, it is deeply rooted in the hearts of the multi-ethnic Uzbek people. After gaining independence, new aspects of this tradition began to open up. This, of course, plays an important role in educating the younger generation in the spirit of patriotism. Like many other sports competitions, the Flower Festival plays a positive role in shaping the spirit of interethnic harmony, internationalism and respect for the culture of other nations. If we look at the history of the emergence of our people's attention to flower, the holiday is part of the calendar rituals and ceremonies, and similar festivals associated with the flower have long been celebrated among the people. These include daisies, tulips, and hyacinths. All these festivities took place outside the city, in the depths of nature. According to Russian researcher V.P. Nalivkin, in Namangan at the end of the 19th century, in March and April, three or four Fridays, city residents went out for a walk outside the city. At the festivities people organized mobile shops, food, bread, tea and dessert stall. Women and men rested in separate places.16 According to the researcher EM Peshcherova, who gave interesting information about flower festivals, in the first half of the XX century the tulip festival was widely celebrated among the ancient settlers of Isfara17. The festival lasted for three days from April 10 to 20, and the holidays were determined by local accountants. Funds have been raised for the festival. On the appointed day, the participants of the festival went out to pick tulips in the field and cut a poplar branch and decorated it with tulips. On the last day of the festival, men and women went to separate graves and visited them.

14 Abu Tahirhoja. Samaria / Responsible editor X. Davron –Tashkent: Kamalak, 1991. –B. 106-107 15 Abu Tahirhoja. Samaria / Responsible editor X. Davron –Tashkent: Kamalak, 1991. –B. 106-107. 16 Nalivkin V.P. Nalivkin V.M. Essay on women's sedentary settlement Fergana. – Kazan, 1886.–С.167 17E. M. Pescherova Tulip (lola) festival in the village of Isfara, Kakandsogo district. –T., 1927. - P.347–383; Ўsha muallif: Some additions to the description of the tulip festival in the Fergana Valley // Iranian collection. To the seventy-fifth anniversary of Professor I.I. Zarubina. –M., 1963. –S. 251–260, 2963 ISSN: 2005-4289 IJDRBC Copyrightⓒ2020 SERSC International Journal of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Vol.11, No. 3, (2020), pp. 2958–2966

European peoples have similar customs, associated with Maya, the ancient goddess of fertility and love. The "may tree" in them, that is, a stalk or column decorated with flowers, is a symbol of fertility. According to reports, the Papuans had a symbol of superior fertility between the houses where the ceremonies were held. According to the British researcher B. Ray, these ceremonial pillars or stakes embodied the symbol of male fertility.18 Another researcher, U. Jahonov, gave some information about the ancient Tajik holiday "Sayr Gul" in the villages of Sokh district of the Fergana Valley19. Similar celebrations and festivals were held in Khorezm, Bukhara, Samarkand and other places.20 The “Gul Armugon” (Flower for you) ceremony, which is currently being held in the village of Burbonlik in the district of the Fergana Valley, is also noteworthy. This ceremony is held every year in the mausoleum of the Friend of God in the same village in the first week of April, when the armugongul21 blossoms in the shrine. The ceremony is mainly attended by women, who collect the necessary products from their neighbors as donations. One of the "special" days will be chosen for the ceremony. On the appointed day, a ram is sacrificed in the morning, and dishes such as soups and stews are cooked in the big cauldrons. During the ceremony, participants recite Mawlid, recite dhikr, and donate, "In the Way of Allah." They also take home treats from the table after the ceremony. According to the locals' thoughts, these ceremonial blessings are characteristic of those who taste them with sincerity.22 In Chust district, the “Sunbul” festival, which is held mainly among the settled population, is not found except in the Fergana Valley. The festival, based on Islamic views, began in early spring. The festival of Sunbul begins with a shrine named after Haja Abdurahman ibn Awf, one of the most famous Companions in the Islamic world, and ends in the cave of Sunbul.23 Special attention has been paid to this holiday since the 80s of the XX century. The main party will take place in May. The participants of the festival make sacrifices. They recited the Qur'an, cooked and ate various foods. Pilgrims mostly ask for blessings for their profession. In early spring, the majority of pilgrims are farmers (i.e. residents of neighboring Uzbek villages), while in the last spring and summer months, more artisans and traders (mostly Tajiks from Chust) come.24 These celebrations were held mainly with the participation of young people, and flowers were a symbol of love and happiness. Typically, flower festivals are held in places where tulips bloom a lot, often around cemeteries and shrines. According to popular belief, the red color

18 Calendar customs and ceremonies in the countries of foreign Europe. Istric roots and the development of customs. –M .: Nauka, 1983. –S. 83–84. 19 Jakhonov U. Agriculture of Tajiks of the Sokh Valley. - Dushanbe .: Donish, 1989. – P.107– 108, 20 Khamraev A.Kh. holiday of red roses // Izb.AN UzSSR. 1958, No. 5. - S. 21–26; O. A. Sukhareva Islam in Uzbekistan. –T, 1960. –S. 35; Snesarev G.P. Relics of pre-Muslim beliefs and rituals among the Uzbeks of Khorezm. –M .: Science. 1969. –S.210-214; Lisicena G.N. Formation and development of irrigated agriculture in southern Turkmenistan. - M., 1978. -S. 120-122 21 Armugongul is a reddish-pink flowering shrub that, according to the locals, opens at the gates of paradise. That is why he is deified among the people. There is a similar plant in one of the cemeteries in , where locals try to bury their dead relatives as much as possible. This is probably why the graves here are denser than other cemeteries. Field records. , Uzbekistan district, 2007. 22 Field records. Burbonlik village of of Fergana region. 2008. 23 See: Ummatov R. Vido address (Essay). - Andijan .: "Andijan Publishing House", 2005. - 60 p. 24 Field records. Tashkurgan village of Chust district of Namangan region. 2006. 2964 ISSN: 2005-4289 IJDRBC Copyrightⓒ2020 SERSC International Journal of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Vol.11, No. 3, (2020), pp. 2958–2966 of spring flowers is often compared to human blood. There was a belief that red flowers take their color from the blood of the dead, that is, they shed the blood of the dead, and the flowers take on this red color and give them a second life.25 These festivals are associated with the resurrection of Mother Nature and embody ancient views on the cult of death and resurrection. According to G.P. Snesarev, who dealt with these pre-Islamic views, such views exist in many peoples of the Ancient East.26 As proof of the above, the holding and celebration of holidays is typical of the Uzbek people. Conclusion The preservation of such ancient traditions and their observance to the present day is confirmed by the famous English researcher. Based on J. Fraser Mannhardt's information, who reconstructed the ancient agrarian worldview and outlined its stages of development, emphasized the importance of the ancient cult as an intermediate link in the various stages of development.27 We have traditions such as sowing the first seeds, planting trees, clearing canals, national sports, Ulak (type of horse sports)-, weight-raising, gardening, connected with respecting nature traditions like not to waste the water, taking care of the land, preserving trees, which are the ancient traditions of our people, which are very helpful in finding solutions to current problems. They are an encyclopedic expression of the nation’s national image, history, culture, identity, ecological, philosophical, dream hope for the future. Due to the fact that the people of Namangan are fond of flowers, it should be noted that the annual "Flower Festival" has changed the attitude of the population to nature and the environment. This, of course, will contribute to the formation of friendly relations between nations and peoples, the development of international tourism in our region.

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