Ashik facts for kids
An Ashik is a special kind of traveling artist, like a bard or storyteller. They are found in countries such as Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, and Iran. Ashiks sing songs and play a musical instrument called the saz, which is a type of lute. They often make up their songs on the spot, using common ideas and themes.
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The History of Ashiks
The tradition of Ashiks began a very long time ago with the Shamanistic beliefs of ancient Turkic peoples. In those old times, Ashiks were known by different names. Some of these names were bakhshi, dede, and uzan or ozan.
These artists played a very important role in their communities. They helped to keep stories and traditions alive by passing them down through songs and poems. They also helped to create a shared way of thinking and kept the culture of their people strong.
Why Ashiks are Important
The art of the Ashik is considered very special. In September 2009, Azerbaijan’s ashik art was added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists. This means it is recognized as an important part of the world's cultural history that needs to be protected.
What Does "Ashik" Mean?
The word "Ashik" comes from the Arabic word Asheq. This word means "the one who is in love". This name fits well because Ashiks often sing about love, nature, and heroic stories.
Images for kids
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The Bağlama or saz
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An ashik performance in Tabriz
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Ashugh Jivani (center, playing the kamani) with instrumentalists
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Soviet stamp from 1962 devoted to Sayat-Nova's 250 anniversary.
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Ismail I (1487–1524)
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A portrait of Ashik Rasool Ghorbani taken in 1955.
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A stamp of qavals
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Stamp featuring Azerbaijan epic poem "Koroglu", from the series Epic poems of USSR nations, 1989
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An Azerbaijani postal stamp featuring Ashig Alasgar
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An Armenian postal stamp featuring ashugh Jivani
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A Turkish banknote (2009) with Yunus Emre's image
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See Also
In Spanish: Ashik para niños
