INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF BAKHSHI ART: GLOBAL PROMOTION OF ORAL CULTURAL HERITAGE

Аннотация

This article discusses the international recognition and promotion of the art ofbakhshi, a unique example of oral folk art. Within the framework of the International Festival of Bakhshi Art, the epics of bakhshis expressing the national spirit, folklore means of expression of different peoples, features of bakhshi schools and their harmony on the modern stage will be highlighted. The article emphasizes Uzbekistan's role in preserving cultural heritage, passing it on to the younger generation, and strengthening international relations through hosting thefestival. Theart of bakhshi is evaluated not only as a musical performance, but also as a vivid expression of historical memory, national identity, and cultural dialogue. Keywords: International festival, bakhshi art, oral tradition, dastan, national culture, national spirit, folklore, Uzbekistan, Turkic peoples, master-student tradition, dastan art, folk art, bakhshi, cultural heritage, modern stage. Аннотация: В данной статье рассматривается международное признание и популяризация искусства бахши, являющегося уникальным образцом устного народного творчества. В рамках Международного фестиваля искусства бахши будут освещены дастаны бахши, выражающие национальный дух, фольклорные средства выражения разных народов, особенности школ бахши и их гармония на современной сцене. В статье особо подчеркивается роль Узбекистана в сохранении культурного наследия, передаче его молодому поколению и укреплении международных связей посредством проведения фестиваля. Искусство бахши ценится не только как музыкальное исполнение, но и как яркое выражение исторической памяти, национального самосознания и культурного диалога. Ключевые слова: Международный фестиваль,искусство бахши, устная традиция, дастан, национальная культура, народныйдух,фольклор,Узбекистан, тюркскиенароды,традиция наставник-ученик, дастан, народное творчество, бахши, культурное наследие, современная сцена. Annotatsiya: Mazkur maqolada xalq og‘zaki ijodining noyob namunasi bo‘lgan baxshichilik sanʼatining xalqaro darajadagi qadrlanishi va targ‘iboti haqida fikr yuritiladi. Xalqaro baxshichilik san’ati festivali doirasida baxshilarning milliy ruhni ifodalovchi dostonlari, turli xalqlarning folkloriy ifoda vositalari, baxshichilik maktablarining xususiyatlari va ularning zamonaviy sahnadagi uyg‘unligi yoritiladi. Maqolada O‘zbekistonning festivalga mezbonlik qilishi orqali madaniy merosni saqlash, yosh avlodga yetkazish va xalqaro aloqalarni mustahkamlashdagi o‘rni alohida ta’kidlanadi. Baxshichilik san’ati nafaqat musiqiy ijro, balki tarixiy xotira, milliy o‘zlik va madaniy muloqotning yorqin ifodasi sifatidabaholanadi. https://ijmri.de/index.php/jmsi volume 4,issue6,2025 241 Kalit so‘zlar: Xalqaro festival, baxshichilik san’ati, og‘zaki an’ana, doston, milliy madaniyat, xalq ruhi, folklor, O‘zbekiston, turkiy xalqlar, ustoz-shogird an’anasi, dostonchilik, xalq ijodi, baxshi, madaniy meros, zamonaviy sahna. The art of bakhshi is a form of invaluable oral heritage that carries through the centuries the history that remains in the memory of a people, the aspirations that live in their hearts, the epic that resonates in their language, and their dreams. This art is not only a musical expression, but also a manifestation of the people's spirit, worldview, historical memory, and cultural thinking. The International Festival of the Art of Bakhshi, organized with the aim of introducing this magnificent art form to the general public and bringing its valuable melodies to the world cultural space, has become an important cultural event recognized on a global scale and uniting different peoples around common values. The main task of this festival is to preserve the traditions of bakhshi art as rare examples of oral folk art, to pass them on to the younger generation, to stimulate the creative activity of bakhshi-dastan performers from among the people, and, most importantly, to bring this art form to the modern stage and turn it into a means of intercultural communication on a global scale. Through the festival, the historical memory of the people is not only revived, but also enriched with new stage styles in harmony with the modern world. Therefore, this festival is becoming a symbol ofits roots and harmony withthetimes for every participating nation. Artists, bakhshis, researchers, and folklore enthusiasts from countries with bakhshi traditions - Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Mongolia, China's Xinjiang region, and Russia's Siberian region - will participate in the festival. Each nation is distinguished by its own bakhshi school, unique style, and performance culture. Uzbek bakhshi is distinguished bythe dramatic nature of epic expression, poetic language, and harmony with music. Karakalpak bakhshi attracts attention with its serious epic melody, its unique style between epic and song, and its ancient text. Kyrgyz manaschi, Turkish ozan, and Kazakh akynni tradition are