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('>._?~ AZuRBAYCAN MiLLi KULiNARiYA ASSOSiASiYASI
AZERBAIJAN NATIONAL CULINARY ASSOCIATION
Az 1065, Baki ~· M3tbuat pr. 2A, 504 m3h. Tel: (+994) 12 493-30-43
Fax: (+994) 12 493-51-89
Az 1065, Baku, Matbuat av. 2A/504 e-mail: [email protected]
« 12 >> Mart 2015
Bizim t~~kilat yarandtgt dovrd~n indiy~d~k xalqlar arasmda dostluq v~
~m~kda~hgm mohk~ml~ndirilm~sin~, m~d~ni ~laq~l~rin geni~l~ndirilm~sin~ v~
qeyri-maddi m~d~ni irs niimun~l~rinin qorunmasma yon~ldil~n biitiin t~~~bbiisl~ri
miidafi~ edir v~ xalqlann bir-birini tammasmda, qar~thqh etimad hissinin
formala~dtnlmasmda birg~ layih~l~ri d~st~kl~yir. T~~kilatlmtz nazik 90r~k
m~d~niyy~tinin qorunub-saxlanmast sah~sind~ ((oxlu i~l~r v~ t~dbirl~r goriib,
h~min elementin n~sild~n-n~sl~ otiiriilm~si ii((iin miivafiq icmalan miit~madi
olaraq d~st~kl~mi~dir.
Bu giin g~ncl~r~ t~kc~ ail~ daxilind~ deyil, Az~rbaycanm kulinariya ~n~n~l~rini
qoruyan t~~kilatlarda , h~v~skar a~paz kurslannda arzu ed~nl~r~ nazik ((Or~k
bi~irilm~si iisullan oyr~dilir. Az~rbaycanda k~nd yerl~rind~ qonaq ged~rk~n lava~
aparmaq, yetkin qtzm ail~ qurmaga haztr olmasmt smaqdan ((txarmaq ii((iin ona
lava~ bi~irtdirm~k, bayramlarda, ail~d~ yeni korp~ dogulark~n, niyy~t etdikl~ri
arzuya 9atark~n qon~ulara lava~ v~ halva paylamaq ad~ti indi d~ qalmt~dtr. Lava~
eyni zamanda, ail~d~ v~ icmada birliyin, qon~ular, qohumlar arasmda
mehribanhgm, qar~thqh yardtmm simvolu hesab edilir. Lava~ Az~rbaycan xalqmm bayram v~ toy ~~nlikl~rind~, mat~m m~rasiml~rind~ istifad~ edil~n ~sas ((Or~k
m~mulatidtr. Bu baxtmdan, Az~rbaycan, Qazax1stan, Qtrgtztstan, iran v~ Tiirk iy~n in b irg~ t~~~bbiisii olaraq, lava~-kat1rma-jupka-yufka qismind~ ortaq qeyri-maddi m~d~ni irs niimun~sinin - nazik 90r~k bi~irm~ ~n~n~sinin YUNESKO-nun Qeyri-maddi M~d~ni irs iizr~ Reprezentativ Siyahtsma daxil edilm~si layih~sini alqt~laytnq v~ g~l~c~kd~ h~min ortaq elementin t~bligi v~ yayllmas1 istiqam~tind~ yardtmlanmtzl t~klif edirik.
Hormatla Dr-Prof T.i.amiraslanov Prezident Unofficial translation of the letter into English
Azerbaijan National Culinary Association
Since its inception up to today, our organization advocates all initiatives to strengthen friendship and co-operation between people, to expand cultural ties and to safeguard the examples of cultural heritage. It supports large projects aimed at the better recognition of people and the development of attitudes of mutual respect. Our organization is very active in the preservation of the flat bread culture, and has undertaken important measures by constantly supporting those relevant communities who transfer the knowledge from one generation to another.
Today, the cooking technique of flat bread is taught to young people, not only within the family, but also in the organizations that preserve the traditions of Azerbaijani culinary practices. It is also presented to those that attend the amateur chef courses. Young girls, in rural areas of Azerbaijan, who want to marry, usually have their cooking skills tested, whereby they are asked to cook a flat bread (typically lavash). There is also a tradition to distribute a flat bread, or a halva, to neighbors during holidays, at the birth of babies within a family and when individuals' dreams come true. At the same time, flat bread tradition is considered as a symbol of friendship and mutual support in the family and amongst neighbors and relatives. It embodies a public unity. Flat bread practice is one of the core practices enacted by the Azerbaijani people at holidays, wedding ceremonies and funerals.
In this regard, we applaud the project for the inclusion of the flat bread tradition into the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. It may be considered as an example of the shared cultural heritage and known by various names such as 'lavash', 'yutka', 'katirma' or 'jupka', and as a joint initiative of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Iran and Turkey. We also offer our assistance to, in the future, promote and safeguard this shared cultural practice.
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This is a clear example of the continuation of our ancient traditions. A freshly cooked flatbread Iavash is a must on tables during family celebrations, wedding ceremonies and holidays. This may also explain the reason why a baker's shop has still not been established in our village. In the past, villagers going to see their relatives in Baku and Sumgayit always carried a flatbread as a gift. Now, there is no need for that, because, today, you would not find any district in Azerbaijan which does not cook flatbreads. I have been baking flatbreads for over 40 years. It turned into a necessity than a work in our family. Now, I am helped by my grandchildren. I teach them the secrets of cooking this ancient bread. Therefore, I cordially welcome and approve this initiative of presenting flatbread culture to be considered as a common example of intangible cultural heritage of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Iran and Turkey. 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I ·!I • /' '~ r .'Y££rrr t/v) -w~·vrrX1)A}y'f'J+fj VW?i~~~~~~ ,tftl b Unofficial translation ofthe Jetter into English To the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan The tradition of baking flatbreads known by various names such as - 'lavash', 'yufka', 'katirma' and 'jupka' and others are considered as examples of the common cultural heritage of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Iran and Turkey, reflect the centuries' long relationship, natural integration and shared culture between peoples and states. We are confident that the inclusion of flat bread, which has been preserved throughout the centuries and transferred diligently from one generation to another, is linked to the common culinary practices of all the five peoples. It is connected to the same traditions and ethnic-cultural perceptions in the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, which will enhance the further rapprochement between Azerbaijanis, Kazakhs, Kyrgyzs, Iranians and Turks, as well as with the people of the Middle East, Minor Asia and Central Asia. It will help to promote their national cultures and activate mutual integration. We have no objection, taking these factors into account, to present the culture of flat bread to be included into the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, as it would be an example of the shared traditions of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Iran and Turkey. Zarifa Samadova flatbread practitioner, expert 09.03.2015 J.lj;.,J)~CtJea.t-1, P-tr_wtttt>ba..tru:c'"'- ~/.JC{~r v11:r! 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(.- u..CJ&-. 1 ~· oc- # cf~~;ca~e-<.'"-'"1- -Aat.-oa7 r...·au-<--c..,., ~4..< t ,..,, 'Xt-i--fa -t-(,t.vt.-1 V3 1:; ,, .. ,.,_ .. -vz.... 0/t~au. ~.)'r..,ctc7. l/',7-J . ~..~, ,~ 4t vv>~ ' ;Jet'~(/ ~ ~-tA!.t7t'! /)? :,u;;.!·n~.: ,·2:'.-J l'lAjtt--C.U·t.t ;;n _.c/; ~/ Ytt !Vf.J /CO w ~- ~ t.Jt'/f_t.~. ,(I _/_ v ?.:;, L. ...U~ ?~._ i-r,J ?!J;:l,tjJ I tlc.th/12 ruJ/! t1..-- /b~~ oi',o3 ::U¥5' Unofficial translation of the Jetter into English To the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan According to my opinion and life experience, bread and particularly, flatbreads are not only a type of food. This is an example of a great culture, ancient traditions and lifestyle preserved until our days. At the same time, the flatbreads mirror the unity, friendship and co-operation of all peoples living in Azerbaijan and our region. I have learnt the traditions of flatbreads baking since my childhood. Usually, it recalls an ancient rite. My grandmother kneads dough and cuts it into slices. Then, my mother cooks it while sisters pile many lavash flatbreads pieces into one. Making of flatbreads has always been a small holiday for our family and neighboring women. They gather in one house and cook the lavash flatbreads together to put in separate rooms for drying and storage. Sometimes, this ceremony is accompanied by singing ancient songs. As a rule, some pieces of flatbreads cooked in one house are then gifted to neighbors. Its symbolic meaning is related to the sharing of abundance and richness of one house with others. As a reflection of the flat bread making culture, I welcome the initiative of presenting this tradition in its forms 'lavash', 'katirma', 'yufka' and 'jupka' as a common example of intangible cultural heritage of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Iran and Turkey for its inscription into the UNESCO List. Balgul Qurbanova Flatbread bearer 05.03.2015 cY!ir?Fht'J C:~< I? ~~)/ll A; ,l. Cl.fl /}/ /7 (/l.Jcl &17' Yi J I L~":) Tu 'Z I;( ;1; Ill{/ .Z 1'r (,rJ I , ll .;> ,A~ ~ /k (Ol?k /J r' ·i(mo) &nvn1l1. -; dlinj'tt/'lln l>tr YtiCt. ,r-ojlao,,dct lur/t;n rncvt:ud ~,IJ·a. ciai or,(u.r Att.?lr/Ctnlnc< lf'A'(JCIC v? /Lid·/ord:J. t:;n', fp;tl~l~.fljt.t ,~Jlannrlu ht/'lz:t/.311_ /av{L,'S 1 yulka. kultrr>-Jct, jUfka KlmJ /1Cilt~ I,'C lfJk /Yi l/'.Yfulallr..,rlrl n dQ ttMt,(/ni) ~,'>·)rt !.o/n ~ma~ldt 1rf rrt4"rn u.rnft Kl t??l lantntno y, v.1 Jlt ytl rncd·r t.rh yun'"~ .-11-t.nda f~ctltyy() I; / .?yckrn Pdtr ,r~ vrl-U ,talyiC/nn JUY"IJ?fct t: mo>tndCA., .r>1tilt' /?'/]ch/lrjy-:>I(JI'I/1 ~ o.l~ llry!r I u yda!t r -Jk/ft/.1 ,,., t.iAa clt'IJf"tt)Ch )"}'?{.jhr_irn V To the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan Although the flat bread making tradition historically existed amongst several people of the world, they differed due to their cooking technique, rules of use and storage. In this context of diversity, we support the activities aimed at recognizing and promoting the flat bread culture known under the names 'lavash-yufka', 'katirma' and 'jupka', practiced by Azerbaijanis, Iranians, Kazakhs, Kyrgyzs and Turks. This similar technology is a part of the shared cultural heritage and qualifies it as an important and successful step to bring people closer, and to ensure the active exchange of national cultures. As a reflection of mutual recognition, all these factors will give additional impetus to the creation and strengthening of peace, prosperity and mutual respect between communities of the region. Indeed, acting on this point, we have no objection to the inclusion of the flat bread tradition into the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, and its presentation as a common element of Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkey. Khazar Mammadov member of Azerbaijan Culinary Association 02.03.2015