Traditions of Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan traditionsAzerbaijan is a country holding its national traditions sacred. Traditions accompany Azerbaijanis from the moment of their birth: wooing, birth of children, feasts, harvesting and many other. Besides, many traditions of Azerbaijan are incarnated in hospitality, culture, folk beliefs, national clothes, national festivals and entertainments.

Azerbaijan traditions reflect the elements and cults of various religions which have existed on its territory. Today many national traditions can be observed in a dramatized form during national feasts or events such as meeting guests of honor.

 

 

 

  • Celebration of Novruz
  • Traditional Clothes
  • National jewellery
  • Ancient & Medieval Coins
  • Wedding Traditions
  • Fortunetelling and wedding traditions
  • Legends of Azerbaijan
  • Traditions of Childbirth
  • Traditions of Hospitality
  • Dance Rituals
  • Traditional Wrestling - Gulesh
  • Azerbaijan carpets
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    Azerbaijan National Traditions | Azerbaijan People Traditions and Customs

    Azerbaijan national traditions and customs are the subjects of this section of Baku Travel Services web-portal. All information gathered here is fully dedicated to national traditions of Azerbaijan.

    For your interest we offer you overviews and outlines on old tradition of celebration of Novruz, on Azeri traditional clothes, on Azerbaijan national jewellery, on fortune-telling and wedding traditions, of traditions of childbirth, hospitality, Azeri music and dance traditions and rituals. Also here you will find info on Azerbaijan traditional wrestling named Gulesh, on Azerbaijan carpets, as well as you will be acquainted with legends of Azerbaijan and even ancient and medieval coins which also reflect the fortune of Azerbaijan people, their life and history.

    Azerbaijan Music Tradition

    Azerbaijan culture is very rich and extencive. Sometimes it is hard to define what is the most unique, what is more important or prominent among a multitude of different Azerbaijan traditions. But we believe, that music is one of the greatest treasures of Azerbaijan. Azeri music was always the hidden and sacred, but at the same time very distributed and characteristic national tradition. Azerbaijan music in most cases accompanies all other authentic traditions, including Azerbaijan holiday celebrations, wedding ceremonies, religious events and even Azerbaijan food and hospitality traditions.

    Azerbaijan Family Traditions

    Each eastern country has very strong family traditions. The same is absolutely true for Azerbaijan people. Family traditions of Azeri nation have a lot of varieties. At the same time they concern almost all aspects of national life, beginning from traditions of childbirth and up to funeral rites.

    Discover Azerbaijan Traditions Yourself

    Baku Travel Services has developed special tours to Azerbaijan which will give you an opportunity to discover authentic national traditions, both old and modern. So, browse this section and choose an appropriate Azerbaijan tour!



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