Mr Brazilian, Tajiks are Persian people and speak Persian. They have nothing in common with Chinese, Pakistanis and other istan countries. The people of Iran, Afghanistan (Northern half) and Tajikistan are all Persian speaking.
The fact of the matter is, Tajikistan is a piss poor country. They are the poorest former soviet republic. They went through a bloody civil war in the 90's and now they have nothing. This was probably a hard pill to swallow and the people of the country will never forget it. Lets hope that they made the right choice.
Tajikistan: Officials Say Swastika Part Of Their Aryan Heritage
The swastika may be known the world over as the symbol of Nazi Germany and it may be banned in some states for that reason, but in Tajikistan it appears on placards, banners, and billboards with the blessing of the state.
For officials in Dushanbe, the swastika is above all a symbol of national identity. Most Tajik historians now maintain that Tajiks are of Aryan origin, and argue that Aryan or Indo-European civilization must therefore be studied and promoted. It is an argument now accepted by the state. Indeed, the revival of Aryan culture is now official policy of Dushanbe: 2006 will be celebrated in Tajikistan as the year of Aryan civilization.
Changing Interpretations
The authorities say the swastikas now widespread adoption in Tajikistan has nothing to do with Nazism and fascism. Throughout history, interpretations of this symbol have changed, notes Abduhakim Sharipov, head of a department in the Soghd regional administration. He, like other officials, emphasizes the swastika is a symbol of Aryan culture that has existed for many centuries. We all know that fascism used this symbol for its purposes. This symbol therefore carries negative connotations for many
[but] we should not limit ourselves to only one interpretation.
When the swastika first appeared, in India, it was as a sign of eternity and eternal motion. The newer, positive connotations that the Tajik authorities want the swastika to gain were outlined two years ago by President Imomali Rakhmonov when he declared 2006 the year of Aryan culture: the aim of the year is, he said, to study and popularize Aryan contributions to the history of the world civilization; to raise a new generation [of Tajiks] with the spirit of national self-determination; and to develop deeper ties with other ethnicities and cultures.
Linguistically, the Tajiks are closely tied to the Persians, who since ancient times have used the term Aryan to describe themselves and their language.
The Tajik historian and ethnographer Usto Jahonov supports both the
states desire to raise awareness of Tajikistans Aryan heritage and the use of the swastika.