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

Posted on May 11, 2016 
The charm of melodies

On the eve of the 25th anniversary of independence by the initiative of the Ministry of Culture and Sport, with the support of the Republican scientific-methodical center of folk art and cultural-educational work, the International Social Fund “Oltin Meros”, “Tasviriy oyina” creative association, “Hunarmand” association and Navoi regional administration in the historical and architectural complex “Chashma” of Nurata district passed national festival of folklore groups and bakhshi “Nurli navolar”.
On this day, folklore groups, which representing the regions of the country, showed the richness and flavor of the national culture and traditions of our people. This was the main goal of cultural and educational events – to show the connecting face of the folklore with the history of the cultural heritage of our people, the greatness of national creativity as a source of spirituality among the younger generation.
Each group of eighteen members of the festival “Nurli navolar” presented all the richness and brightness of national color of their own region. Andijan and Namangan folk ensembles with the same name “Yor-Yor”, Karakalpak folklore-ethnographic ensemble “Shula”, “Boysun” from Surkhandarya, teams of children’s musical school №2 from Urgench city “Meros” and “Khorezm” from Khorezm region and others showed costume programs based on traditions and customs of ancient melodies. Many tourists from Germany, France, China, Korea and Russia, representatives of foreign embassies also took part and became witnesses of the festival.
Ethnographic ensemble “Shula” and “Nurjahon” from Nurata district were recognized folklore as the best creative teams.

Posted on April 30, 2016 
Youth Festival “We are the Children of a Great Country” in Khorezm

The Youth Festival under the motto “We are the Children of a Great Country”, dedicated to the 25th anniversary of independence of our country held in Khorezm.
Organized within the framework of the execution of this document the festival serves to increase youth’s sense of belonging to large-scale reforms implemented in our country, democratic changes and updates, education of the younger generation in the spirit of patriotism, respect for national and universal values.
Within the framework of the festival were organized the projects such as “Expert of the books written by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan,” “Khokim and Youth,” “Your favorite hero,” “Heroes of Our Time,” “Trafficking in human beings – the problem of time,” “We are the supporters of a healthy lifestyle!,” “We are against terrorism and religious extremism,” “Let no one be left without the love and attention,” “My contribution to the development of the country,” “Library of “Kamolot”, which was attended by deputies, figures of culture and art, theater and cinema actors, scientists, poets and writers, athletes and youth.
Participants of the festival got acquainted with the implemented in recent years in Khorezm region great creative work, visited historical sites and large industrial facilities. Within the project “Let no one be left without the love and attention!” was organized a visit to pupils of “Mehribonlik” and “Muruvvat” mercy houses, and to the older generation.
A gala concert held in the park “Avesto” in Urgench was the culmination of the festival.
The khokim (head of administration) of the Khorezm region P.Bobojonov made a speech in event.