Woodcarving is part of Central Asia’s artistic heritage. In ancient times, wood was considered a rare and valuable material in this arid region. In the hands of skilful craftsmen, it was carved into exquisite ornaments. In this article, we meet Mirjalol Bakhromov, a young and promising woodcarver.

An immersive audio performance-promenade through the streets of Tashkent invites participants to experience the city in an entirely new way.

Equipped with headphones, audiences embark on a collective walk through the capital's streets, parks, and courtyards — exploring a city that continuously reinvents and reimagines itself. This experimental format transforms urban space into theatrical stage, where the soundtrack guides perception and the familiar becomes strange, revealing Tashkent's layered identity through sound, movement, and shared experience.

The inaugural Bukhara Biennial feels less like an art exhibition and more like a collective spiritual pilgrimage.

Some walls and doors are left sinking into the ground as the renovated pavements rise. Some doors are eaten up by time, their facade is scaling up, wood is cracking. Most of them need restoration.

Hovli is not just an Uzbek house, it is a lifestyle.

When I first told my family and friends that I would be spending one summer as a student intern in Uzbekistan, their responses were: “What is Uzbekistan?” Despite being a large and culturally-rich country in Central Asia, Uzbekistan remains surprisingly unknown to many. In an era where social media constantly uncovers “hidden gems”, this is one country that truly deserves the spotlight. 

Hear from a local for an authentic cultural adventure you’ll never forget!

Every year in late May or early June, Bukhara—one of the most ancient Silk Road cities—hosts the Silk and Spices Festival. This vibrant two-day event features over 200 artisans from across Uzbekistan and beyond, including Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Iran, and Russia. Visitors can explore a colorful array of ceramics, jewelry, traditional foods, and of course, silk and spices.