00:00I think culture is not something stable. We can renovate monuments, but real culture always develops.
00:10And for hundreds of years it has been developing around bazaars.
00:15Uzbekistan is a country with deep roots in trade, hospitality and tradition. And there is no better place to experience all of this than in its bazaars, the everyday heart of Uzbek life.
00:31This is Chosu Bazaar, one of the most iconic markets in Central Asia. It is huge with many sectors and consumers can find almost everything.
00:41Chosu Bazaar has been part of Tashkil's life for centuries.
00:45This current bazaar is not just a place to shop. It is where stories are exchanged and where tradition continues every single day.
01:05A short drive away, Alay Bazaar offers a different side of city life.
01:09Alay feels different, quieter, more grounded. People aren't here to browse, they're here to buy.
01:16Bazaar is just connected to our local culture. For example, wherever you just see the Uzbeks, there is one bazaar.
01:24Also in Tashkil, Mirabat Bazaar focuses on food. Real, local, everyday essentials. This market is famous for the different kinds of breads that are sold.
01:37Each life is hand-shaped, often stamped with traditional patterns, and built right here in Klerovens. Some are simple and soft, others crispy with layers of fat and onion, perfect for breakfast or bread with tea.
01:52This bazaar began operating informally back in the 19th century.
01:57In the 19th century, there was a hospital for wounded soldiers. Just spontaneously, a bazaar occurred in this area, where people sell fruit, vegetables and some sweets for people who were in the hospital for the visitors and for the wounded soldiers.
02:12From Tashkil, we traveled southwest to Samarkand, one of the most historic cities in the region, once a vital stop on the Silk Road.
02:21Siyom Bazaar sits just a few minutes from some of Uzbekistan's most famous landmarks, but this market is still very much for locals.
02:30Here, tradition is something you can hold, smell and taste.
02:35Siyom Bazaar is one of the most popular cities in the region.
02:39Our tourists are the most popular cities in the region.
02:43The tourists are the most popular cities in the region.
02:48And then, to the countryside, it's the Urgut market.
02:51Here, centuries-old traditions come to life, especially through the world-renowned Suzani carpets.
02:58Hand-embroidered by local artisans, each Suzani tells a story, stitched with symbols of fertility, protection and heritage.
03:06Passed down through generations, these textiles aren't just decor, but they are actually living pieces of Uzbek culture.
03:13We now head west to Bukhara, one of Uzbekistan's most atmospheric cities.
03:20This is Toki Zargaron, old dome of jewelers.
03:23In the past, it was where Bukhara's wealth was kept and exchanged in the form of gold, gems and silver.
03:31This place was once the center of trade in Bukhara, and in many ways, it still is.
03:36And just a few steps away, is Toki Telpaq-Forusson, or Dome of the Heart Cellars.
03:55If you pay attention above, it has some extraordinary geometric architectural system.
04:02This bazaar, we have natural air conditioning system, because of mastery of the Shaibani dynasty masters.
04:13And here is cool in summer, and warm in winter.
04:19Here, traditional Uzbek headwear is still proudly made and sold.
04:24From the city centers to the countryside, Uzbekistan's bazaars reflect what matters most.
04:44Connection, tradition and community.
04:46They are not just places to buy things, they are places to fill the culture face to face.
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