A NEW PHASE IN THE STUDY OF THE FOLKLORE OF MINORITY PEOPLES

Abstract

Azerbaijan has been a land where various peoples and ethnicities have lived in tolerance from the past to the present. Their folklore is one of the most valuable sources that enrich our spiritual world. The collection and research of the folklore of the minority peoples and ethnic groups living in Azerbaijan is not only important for the history and national-cultural values of these peoples, but also for world culture. Therefore, every researcher should prioritize studying the folklore and ethnography of the peoples and ethnicities living in our country.

The collection and research of the folklore of the minority peoples and ethnic groups in Azerbaijan started in the 19th century. This timeless subject has always been at the center of attention of scholars at the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences Folklore Institute. Between 2014 and 2022, more serious and important research on this topic was carried out, resulting in the publication of books and articles on the folklore and ethnography of the Talysh, Avars, Ingilois, Udins, Lezgins, Sakhurs, Hapits, and Tats.

This article will provide information about five books published in the "Folklore of Minority Peoples" series.