1. Feruz Akobirov

2.  Dating and engagement  Pre - wedding activities  Wedding  Post - wedding activities

3.  No arranged marriages  Secret dating and surprise!  Informal rejections  Preparations to wedding

4.  A visit to a girl’s house (women only)  1 - rejection  2 - rejection  Father’s decision  Final visit (men)  Uzbek girls never say “Yes”….instead they say “….hmmm, I don’t know, my father decides…”, which means she agrees!

6.  Groom’s side pays 80% of the wedding  Clothes for bride and groom  Negotiations about purchasing clothes  Relatives’ gatherings in both houses  Occasional visits to bride’s house

12.  Osh - Morning food for men  Zags – engagement ceremony, wearing rings  Zanona – Party for Women only  Vecher – Evening party  Chimiliq – Behind the curtain  Kelin biyori – Arrival of bride, morning 5:00 am  Celebration

18. THANK YOU!