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Uzbekistan and Jordan to Expand Cultural Cooperation
Uzbekistan and Jordan discussed expanding cultural and educational initiatives, professional exchanges and joint projects during meetings in Amman.
Bukhara Emir’s Art Exhibition Draws 110,000 Visitors
An exhibition on art at the court of the Emir of Bukhara at the State Hermitage Museum drew about 110,000 visitors over four months.
New Stone Age sites and petroglyphs discovered in Jizzakh
Archaeologists have discovered previously unknown Paleolithic and Neolithic sites and around 30 ancient rock carvings in Uzbekistan’s Jizzakh region.
Uzbekistan, Russia expand cooperation in culture and arts
Uzbekistan and Russia agreed to expand cooperation in culture, arts, creative education and cinema and prepare a 2027–2029 programme.
Surkhandarya to Host Wine Tourism and National Cuisine Festival
Surkhandarya will host a wine tourism and national cuisine festival on 14–15 October, highlighting local food, crafts, grape growing and tourism.
Tashkent to Host 11th International Contemporary Art Biennale
The 11th Tashkent International Biennale of Contemporary Art will run from 12 to 16 October, featuring artists from Uzbekistan and abroad.
Tashkent and Bukhara to host stages of Russian language project
Tashkent and Bukhara will host educational, cultural and museum events under the Russian-Uzbek project “Russian Language: Reading, Listening, Watching.”
Uzbekistan and Türkiye to expand cultural cooperation
Uzbekistan and Türkiye discussed expanding cooperation in culture and the arts, including creative exchanges and joint projects in film, theatre, music and literature.
Tashkent to host Golden Globes Silk Road Gala in October
Tashkent is set to host the Golden Globes Silk Road Tribute Gala in October 2026, promoting film and television cooperation across Central Asia and the Caucasus.
“Youth of the Silk Road” documentary premieres
A documentary on cultural ties and friendship between Uzbekistan and China premiered in Beijing, highlighting young people’s experiences in both countries.