Uzbekistan issues series of postage stamps to commemorate 25th anniversary of independence

Uzbekistan prepares to celebrate the 25th anniversary of independence

On June 2, President Islam Karimov signed a resolution “On the preparation and celebration of the 25th anniversary of the state independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan”.
Presidential decree approved the membership of the Republican Commission for the preparation and celebration of the 25th anniversary of the state independence of Uzbekistan.
Republican commission is tasked within a week to develop a program of organizational and practical, cultural, educational and explanatory activities that embody the main idea of “My life, my destiny – my dear, unique Uzbekistan!”.
According to the document, on the eve of the holiday there will be held youth festival “Children of Independence”, “The future – for us”, national festival of friendship and culture “Uzbekistan – our common home”, scientific and practical conference “National idea – our idea”, the final stage of the republican competition “You’re the only sacred Motherland!” the best song and music glorifying the independence of our country, as well as traditional show-contest as “The greatest, the dearest”, “To live for the sake of the motherland”, “Image of Motherland – through the eyes of artist”, “Praising you, a contemporary”, “Chronicle of independence”, “This is – my motherland”.
By the Resolution the Uzbek Agency for Press and Information, the National TV and Radio Company of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan National News Agency, Information Agency “Jahon” and other media are recommended to widely cover the work on preparation and celebration of the 25th anniversary of the state independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Festival is Marching on Along the Country

The youth festival “We are the children of a great country!” organized by the “Kamolot” youth public movement (YPM) and other organizations has turned into a true holiday for the youths and girls of the Ferghana region.
Interesting discussions and meetings with the participation of outreach group members made up of deputies of Legislative chamber of Oliy Majlis, well-known writers and poets, variety singers, opera performers, young scientists, laureates of State prizes and sportsmen were carried out within the framework of the festival in all the towns and districts of the region.
Art workers, sportsmen and the youth visited the “Muruvvat” home in Ferghana within the event called “Let nobody remains without love and attention!” where they had an informative talk with children surrounded with the care and attention of our Government.
A review-contest of drawings on the topics “”Enlightenment against ignorance” and “How do I understand the threat of extremism and terrorism” was held at the Park of culture and recreation named after Akhmad Farghoniy. A concert program with the participation of the youth symphony orchestra “Bakhor nafasi” left a great impression on the visitors.
“Round table” discussions aimed at promoting the theatrical and cinema arts and such projects as “From a small film to a great cinema” and “Student theatrical studios” aroused great interest among the youth.
Such projects as “This is my Motherland!” “Your favorite hero”, “A deputy and the youth”, “The ‘Kamolot’ library” and “The mass culture and the spirituality of the youth”, etc. were implemented in the Uchkoprik, Uzbekistan, Rishton, Oltiariq, Qushtepa, Tashloq and Quva districts.
“Such festivals play an important role in the further consolidation of the youth on the road to high goals and objectives, they serve the cause of strengthening in the youths and girls the feeling of patriotism, loyalty and faith in the morrow,” said winner of Zulfiya State prize Zulfiya Mamajonova.
A gala concert organized in the youth complex of culture and art crowned the festival in Ferghana.