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Carpet weaving – is a part of family tradition which is passed both orally and in the course of practical lessons. In 2010, traditional carpet weaving arts of Azerbaijan was included into the list of masterpieces of oral and non-material cultural heritage of UNESCO. [9] Carpets are also considered the symbol of Azerbaijani nation. [10]
It is tradition to light a candle matching the number of family members. One of the main attributes of Nowruz is egg. Many nations considered that the egg is a symbol of life. Each egg colour has its own meaning. Egg painted Red color - summer, Green Color – Spring, Yellow Color- autumn, Non-color egg means winter. Bonfire on Nowruz Holiday
Culture of Çay , a symbol of identity, hospitality and social interaction (2022) + [h] (See also: Tea culture in Azerbaijan) KP OT SR TC: Azerbaijan is considered a traditionally tea-drinking country in the Caucasus. [63] It is a tradition to bring tea to the table before the main meal. Jam, sugar or sweets are served with the tea. [64]
The culture of Azerbaijan (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan mədəniyyəti) combines a diverse and heterogeneous set of elements which developed under the influence of Iranic, Turkic and Caucasian cultures. Azerbaijani culture includes its cuisine , literature , folk art , architecture and music .
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The state emblem of Azerbaijan (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan gerbi) mixes traditional and modern symbols. The focal point of the emblem is a stylized flame. The flame is a reference to Azerbaijan's eternal natural oil-gas resources, which has given it the nickname "land of eternal fire". [1]
World Heritage Sites ; Site Image Location Year listed UNESCO data Description Walled City of Baku with Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower: Baku: 2000 958; iv (cultural) The urban ensemble of the Walled City of Baku demonstrates the influences of several cultures that were present in the area through history: Zoroastrian, Sassanian, Arabic, Persian, Shirvani, Ottoman, and Russian.
Persian culture dominated the area that would become modern-day Azerbaijan for the majority of its history, up until the 1820s. The region never formed a distinct, unified state before the Russians finished conquering it in 1828, and even when Iran ruled the area, the eastern part of the South Caucasus was composed of numerous feudal khanates .