The Role of Folklore Ensembles in Preserving and Promoting Local Oral Traditions

Abstract

In particular, folklore ensembles, where they perform, act as the most alive ceremonial mantles of the cultural heritage. It examines their important place in Uzbekistan–where vocal and folkloric dance ensembles keep oral traditions alive and vibrant via song and narrative. Based on historical, ethnographic, and contemporary sources, the study brings out how these groups retain ancient forms of makom and epic recitation yet evolve by shifting into modern contexts. The results highlight the importance of the ensembles in terms of cultural identity, education, and global recognition, and the need for ongoing efforts to conserve them.