The festivals of Uzbekistan are bright and unforgettable events and express the unique culture of the country. Thanks to such events, we managed to save important dates and their value. And it is they who attract great attention not only from tourists from all over the world, but also from local residents.
Festivals in Uzbekistan are considered the best way to preserve and practice the national traditions and customs of the Uzbek. Therefore, if you have the opportunity, then visit one of the festivals during your trip in Uzbekistan.
The most popular festivals in Uzbekistan:
The international folklore festival “Boysun bakhori” (“Boysun spring”), held every four years in the Surkhandarya region, is one of the main holidays in Uzeksitan. By visiting this festival, which was held even before the times of Islam, you find yourself in the centuries-old past and get to know the ancient culture and traditions of the local people. During this festival, folk music, singing and dancing of the Uzbek people and festival participants from other countries and much more await you. It is worth noting that in 2001 UNESCO recognized Boysun Bahori as an intangible heritage of mankind.
The annual international festival “Ipak v ziravorlar” (“Silk and spices”), held in the amazing city of Bukhara, gathers guests from all over the world. The festival presents jewelry and pottery, national music, national games, traditional costumes, etc. Here guests can fully plunge into the oriental atmosphere, enjoy the culture and traditions of the locals and, of course, taste the incredibly delicious Uzbek cuisine.
The international festival “Sharq taronalari” (“Melodies of the East”) is a grand celebration that takes place every two years in Samarkand, which was one of the key cities of the Great Silk Road. This festival, which was first held in 1997, gathers musicians not only from Uzbek musicians, but also from musical groups from different parts of the world.
“Raqs Sehri” (“The Magic of Dance”) is an international annual festival that takes place in Ichan-Kala, the city of Khiva. Here you can enjoy various workshops, art and photo exhibitions, theatrical performances, refreshments, craft fairs and an exciting oriental atmosphere. The main thing that you can enjoy during the festival is, of course, dancing, through which people convey their culture and spiritual values.
