COLOR SYMBOLISM IN KYRGYZ AND UZBEK LINGUISTIC CULTURE
Keywords:
color symbolism, colors in Kyrgyz culture, colors in Uzbek culture, positive associations, negative associations, red, blue, white, black, green, colors in literature and traditions.Abstract
The current paper is about color symbolism in Kyrgyz and Uzbek linguistic culture which is deeply rooted in traditional beliefs, nomadic heritage, and cultural practices. It also deals with significant role in conveying cultural values, aesthetic preferences, and spiritual beliefs within Kyrgyz and Uzbek society. The paper touches upon certain colors in Kyrgyz and Uzbek traditions and folklore and explores the meanings of colors in the culture and language, focusing on the symbolic roles of key colors such as white, black, red, blue, and green.
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