Azerbaijani cultural customs, traditions, and etiquette, one custom or term per card.
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- Novruz bayramı
- Novruz, the spring new year festival celebrated on March 20 or 21
- Xonça
- A decorated festive tray, traditionally set out during Novruz
- Səməni
- Sprouted wheat grass grown for Novruz, symbolizing renewal and fertility
- Muğam
- A traditional Azerbaijani genre of improvised classical vocal and instrumental music
- Aşıq
- A traveling bard-poet-musician who performs epic tales accompanied by the saz
- Saz
- A long-necked stringed instrument central to Azerbaijani folk music
- Qonaqpərvərlik
- Hospitality, a highly valued Azerbaijani cultural trait
- Çay süfrəsi
- The tea table, central to Azerbaijani social gatherings
- Armudu stəkan
- The pear-shaped glass traditionally used to serve Azerbaijani black tea
- Xalça
- Traditional handwoven Azerbaijani carpet, an important cultural art form
- Süfrə mədəniyyəti
- The culture of the shared festive table, central to Azerbaijani hospitality
- Halva
- A sweet dessert made from flour, sugar, and butter, often served at gatherings
- Paxlava
- A sweet layered pastry with nuts and syrup, traditionally served at Novruz
- Ağsaqqal
- A respected male elder in the community, literally 'white beard'
- Toy
- A wedding celebration, typically a large and elaborate feast
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