The exhibition housed in the center of the chapel of the British College, which is an architectural monument of XII century and one of the most notable buildings in Cambridge. According to the Anglican tradition, the chapel is open for students, faculty, staff of the University regardless of their religion, as well as for groups of tourists and visitors.
The photo exhibition, organized by the Forum of Culture and Arts of Uzbekistan with the support of the British Council, the Cambridge Forum for Central Asia, the British-Uzbek society and the Embassy of Uzbekistan in London, aiming to demonstrate that Tashkent, as a pearl in the necklace of cities in Central Asia, is an ancient and eternal young city, the heart of the blessed Uzbek land. This city is enriched by different linguistic and cultural traditions for more than twenty centuries. Steeped in myths and legends, it was the inspiration for artists, composers and scientists. Tashkent embodies a glorious past and looks to the future with confidence and joy.
The exhibition consists of 80 photographs selected from the same-name book-album, released by the Foundation in conjunction with UNESCO, which contains 450 images captured over 130 years. Vice-Rector of Cambridge University, Professor Sandra Dawson noted the usefulness of holding such festivals to better understand the culture and traditions of Central Asian people. She noted that the Cambridge University, whose history includes more than 800 years, is relatively young compared to Tashkent, which is celebrating its 2200-year anniversary.
UN General Assembly officially recognized the March 21, as International Day of “Navruz”. According to the preamble adopted on this occasion, the UN resolution, the feast of “Navruz”, which means "new day" will be celebrated on March 21, by more than 300 million people worldwide as the beginning of the new year. Also, the resolution noted that “Navruz” is celebrated for more than three thousand years in the countries of Central Asia, the...
The President of Uzbekistan repeatedly asserted that history is the basis of nation’s spirituality. In the early years after independence, the President has set a mission to academic historians to make a true scientific history of our state and nation. One of those who first responded to this appeal is an academician Mr. Edward Rtveladze. He belongs to one of the few scholars who understands the importance of modern scientific knowledge about the...
Recently at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Washington within a framework of "Navruz" celebration in conjunction with the company «International Club of DC» held a cultural evening dedicated to the historical-cultural potential of Uzbekistan, modern life of our republic, the traditional values of the Uzbek people, its ancient art and culture. Particular emphasis was placed on the existing rich tourist potential of Uzbekistan. The event aroused great...
French magazine «La Destrousse» has published the article "Unusual travel to Uzbekistan”. The author of this article is mayor of the French town of La Destruss Mr. Michelle Lang, who visited Uzbekistan last year in May month as a part of large tour group. Sharing his impressions from visiting Uzbekistan, Mr. Michelle Lang emphasized that "Uzbekistan - is an extraordinarily wonderful country, the land of unparalleled taste of fruit, cotton fields,...
Speaking at a press conference dedicated on the results of its operation in 2009, General Director of NAC "Uzbekistan Airways" informed that increased volumes of passenger flights has been reached by opening the number of tourist charter programs for the incoming and outgoing travelers. In his view, this tendency will continue in the coming year as well. - On the basis of demand for such air shipments by local and foreign tour operators, we have...
