On August 26, Samarkand hosted an international conference on “Preservation of tangible and intangible cultural heritage: current problems and strategy for their solution”.
Preparations for the International Archaeological Forum “Uzbekistan – crossroads of civilizations”, which will be held on August 24-25, 2019, continue in Termez.
Only a few days left before the International Handicrafters Festival, which will be held for the first time on September 10-15 this year in Kokand.
Baku hosted the World Islamic Culinary Congress.
Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Malaysia Ravshan Usmanov met with the Chief Minister of Sabah State Government Shafie Apdal, in Kota Kinabalu.
The world premiere of short films Uzbekistan 8K, prepared by a professional American group of directors and animators – Mystery Box Digital Cinema, and the film Lost in Uzbekistan, sponsored by the founders of the digital magazine The Lost Avocado, winners of the National Geographic Travel Award, will be held on July 12, 2019, in Tashkent “Samarqand Darvoza” shopping and entertainment center.
Samarkand to host 12th edition of the traditional International music festival “Sharq Taronalari” (“Melodies of Orient”) from August 26-30, 2019.
Uzbekistan delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister A. Abdukhakimov continues its participation in the 43rd session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, in Baku.
On July 2, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee adopted a decision on the world heritage site “Historical Center of Shakhrisabz” at the 43rd session in Baku.
The competition, which is held every four years, awards pianists, violinists, cellists and solo performers. This year the competition for the first time is being attended by musicians who play woodwind and brass instruments.
