Folk marriage songs and rituals in the upper territiry of Zarafshan
The article deals with the description issues of the folk songs and Tajik music in the upper territory of Zarafshan. The author tried to show the value of the folk wedding music and wedding ceremonies in the upper territory of Zeravshan Valley. The author tried to revive the traditions and customs of the ancient Tajik Sogd.It should be mentioned that the main consideration in the article is given to wedding songs and its peculiarities. The article is based on the analysis of scientific source which deals with national ethnography issues. It analyzes and compares the materials witch were gathered during expedition by the author in some rural territory of Zarafhsan. The article reviles some concepts of wedding songs of ancient Sogd. The article also describes the unique ceremonies of that time. This issues is little studied and requires further investigations. The author gives general characteristics which are about to disappear. The author mentions that wedding songs and music should be retained for future generation.