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. 

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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.

Dive Into Uzbek Ornamentation Today

In 2022, French entrepreneur Cyril Courjeau contributed significantly to agriculture in Uzbekistan by building the country's first aquaponic system. Visit Uzbekistan sat down with the founder to hear his professional and personal success story.

Spa Global Expert and Tashkent International Clinic are proud to announce that the 12th annual Global Wellness Day was held in Uzbekistan.

Young bloggers are showcasing Uzbekistan online, including Asal Saparbayeva who, together with her Littos team, creates videos with elements of sports and Uzbek culture.

The book "Oq terakmi, ko'k terak "* is the first children's book in Uzbekistan with content in Uzbek, musical accompaniment and colorful illustrations on each spread.

Ibragimov's work combines painting, drawing and calligraphy.

Ornaments are folk patterns that adorn artisan objects, architectural structures, clothing and household items, reflecting the centuries-old traditions of the Uzbek people.

Modernist movements in European art at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

The most popular form of Uzbek ceramic art: plant-like patterns known as Islimiy.